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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for tasks like intensive engineering, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 with its higher-end processor and more memory will handle those demands better than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", which is more suitable for basic tasks due to its modest specs. The Flex 5's higher resolution and larger screen benefits creative work and multitasking, plus it doubles as a tablet. However, the Cloudbook is lighter and more affordable, making it better for everyday tasks and portability. The Lenovo also offers a significantly brighter screen and longer battery life, enhancing work on-the-go and outdoor use, at the expense of being heavier and more costly. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.6
5.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
11.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 offers robust performance and multitasking capabilities with a strong processor, plenty of RAM, and a high-quality, bright display, aspects that are crucial for general use, and its 2-in-1 convertible design adds versatility.
Gaming and AI
6.2
5.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 offers better gaming and 3D capabilities due to its superior integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU, more suitable for these tasks than the basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 found in the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14”. Moreover, both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, but the Flex's GPU can handle graphically-intensive activities more effectively, complemented by a higher quality screen, while the Cloudbook's lower-end CPU and GPU make it less adequate for such demands.
Engineering and Design
7.2
5.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16, with a higher-end CPU, quadruple the RAM, and significantly superior integrated graphics, is better suited for demanding engineering and design work than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", which has a basic CPU, minimal RAM, and lower-end graphics, making it inadequate for such tasks. While the Lenovo offers a higher-resolution and brighter screen which is beneficial for detailed work, the Packard Bell's lesser screen and hardware specs inadequately support the complexity of engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
7.6
5.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
7.5
5.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
7.3
5.8
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 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 Lenovo Flex 5 16 offers better resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work in engineering and design, where color accuracy is crucial. However, its lack of a high refresh rate makes the visual experience less smooth for gaming and 3D applications, where fluid motion is key. The Packard Bell Cloudbook's lower quality display impacts general use clarity and color representation for professional tasks, while also falling short in providing the immersive experience desired in gaming due to its poor refresh rate and resolution.
Battery
11.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has 11.5 hours of battery life. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 has 7 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
5.1
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
$779
$350
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a price of $779 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Flex 5 16 | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$779 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.74'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.99" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1255U | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.5 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Andreas Osthoff | April 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a solidly equipped, 2-in-1 in the lower price segment. Performance is definitely sufficient for everyday tasks and in tests the battery proved itself to be very economical. That aside, there is a lot of standard fare on show and a search for real highlights ends in vain. The low color coverage and reflective display can be avoided by going for an optional 2.5K display but this also presumably results in poorer battery life. The cooling uses only one fan and leads to a raised temperature on one side of the device under load. Additionally, there is very loud fan noise, also under load or when gaming. On top of that, we also occasionally noticed electronic noises."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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