When choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", the main things to consider are performance and purpose. The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a more powerful laptop suitable for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software, due to its high-performance processor, advanced graphics card, and ample memory and storage. It has a larger screen but is heavier and less portable. Meanwhile, the Packard Bell Cloudbook is more budget-friendly, lightweight, and portable, with modest processing power that is sufficient for everyday tasks like browsing and office work, but it may struggle with more demanding applications. Battery life may be longer on the Cloudbook due to lower power consumption, but the Aorus 7 will likely offer shorter battery life due to its higher performance components. Choose the Aorus 7 for high-performance needs, or the Cloudbook for basic tasks and better portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
5.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
5.5/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
5.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
5.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for content creation, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.4/10
5.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for software development, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
5.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers a sharper and more vibrant display suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, but its slower refresh rate hampers the smoothness required for gaming and 3D applications. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is hindered by lower resolution and dimness, making it less ideal for all types of use, from daily activities to specialized design tasks; its limited color range further restricts usage in precise color work. Additionally, for gaming and 3D rendering, the Cloudbook's lack of a high refresh rate and mediocre resolution fails to provide the fluid and crisp visuals that are critical in these areas.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.1in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
5.1/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has good build quality, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,190
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aorus 7 or the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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