Choosing between the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and the Packard Bell CloudBook 14" depends on your needs and budget. The IdeaPad is typically more expensive but offers a powerful AMD Ryzen processor, better graphics capabilities, larger storage, and more RAM, making it suitable for intensive tasks like engineering or gaming. It also has a larger 15.6-inch screen with higher brightness but is heavier, impacting portability. Alternatively, the CloudBook is more budget-friendly, lighter, which makes it more portable, and provides basic performance with an Intel Celeron processor, making it suitable for general use such as web browsing and document editing. However, its smaller storage and RAM may be limiting for demanding applications. Both have similar screen resolution and Windows 11 Home, but the IdeaPad's additional features come at the cost of higher price and less portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
5.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" boasts a more powerful CPU and more RAM, which makes it well-suited for multitasking and handling demanding applications, and its higher screen brightness and resolution contribute to a clearer and more vibrant display compared to the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", which has a lower-end CPU, less RAM, and a less luminous screen, leading to a less responsive and dimmer experience.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
5.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" provides a more suitable option for gaming and 3D due to its better integrated graphics in the AMD Ryzen processor, compared to the lower-end Intel graphics in the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", which is insufficient for such tasks. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates and screen quality which are important for gaming, but the higher quality GPU in the Lenovo is a very important factor that significantly improves gaming and 3D performance over the Packard Bell.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
5.5/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
12.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 with 12GB of RAM and a higher-end AMD Ryzen processor outperforms the Packard Bell Cloudbook, which has only 4GB of RAM and a basic Intel Celeron processor, making the IdeaPad more suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks. Additionally, the Lenovo's screen quality is superior with a brighter display and slightly better color coverage, further enhancing its capability for detailed design work which is less feasible on the Packard Bell Cloudbook's less vibrant screen.
Content Creation
7.4/10
5.9/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
12.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
7.3/10
5.9/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
12.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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 IdeaPad 1 15" likely offers a balance between resolution, brightness, and panel type which makes it adequate for day-to-day tasks and some engineering work, but it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", with poorer overall screen attributes including lower resolution and brightness, struggles to provide a satisfactory visual experience across all uses. For engineering and design, neither laptop delivers the richer color range needed for precision work due to limited color gamut coverage.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 10 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
6.0/10
5.1/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has only fair 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
$741
$350
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a price of $741 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" to have very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
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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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