In deciding between the Lenovo Flex 5 14" and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", consider your primary needs. The Lenovo Flex 5 offers better performance, higher storage capacity, and more memory, which suits demanding tasks such as photo editing, engineering software, or multitasking. It also doubles as a 2-in-1 device, providing the flexibility of a tablet. However, it's more expensive and has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook is more budget-friendly, lighter, and offers longer battery life, making it better suited for basic tasks like web browsing, streaming, and word processing with enhanced portability and all-day usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Flex 5 14.
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
5.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
277.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
11.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 provides a more powerful CPU and richer screen quality compared to the Packard Bell Cloudbook, which sports a weaker Celeron processor and lower screen specs, making it less suitable for demanding tasks and less enjoyable for media consumption. Furthermore, the Flex 5 has significantly more RAM for multitasking and a larger battery capacity for extended use, while the Cloudbook's lower RAM and battery life limit its performance and longevity.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
5.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
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 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers fair gaming and 3D performance with its more powerful Ryzen 7 integrated graphics, a decent processor, and a higher screen resolution for sharper visuals, whereas the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", with its basic Celeron processor and entry-level integrated graphics, falls short in delivering the necessary power and display quality for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
5.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is suited for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, ample RAM, and quality Vega graphics, which support complex tasks and visualization needs; it also has a high-quality, convertible touchscreen for versatile interactions.
Content Creation
7.6/10
5.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
6.4/10
5.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
277.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 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 14 likely has a better resolution and brighter display compared to the Packard Bell Cloudbook, making it more suitable for general use where readability and clarity are key. For engineering and design, the Lenovo's screen may cover a wider range of colors, hence the fair rating, but it may still fall short for professional color work which necessitates broader color gamuts. In the case of gaming and 3D applications, the Lenovo's refresh rate isn't high enough for the best experience, whereas the Packard Bell's lower specs across the board result in a poor suitability for all the mentioned use cases.
Battery
11.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
5.1/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
$950
$350
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a price of $950 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
"The highlight of the latest IdeaPad Flex 5 14 is clearly its AMD CPU. The octa-core Ryzen 7 5700U is insanely fast even when compared to the best Tiger Lake Ultrabooks in the market or even Core H CPUs in many gaming laptops. It's a lot of raw processing power for what is supposed to be a budget 14-inch convertible. If your daily workloads can benefit from extra multi-thread CPU performance, then look no further than the inexpensive AMD-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14. For regular on-the-road browsing or video streaming, however, a slimmer and lighter 10th gen Core Yoga, Spectre, or XPS would be a more balanced option."
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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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