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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 offers a more powerful AMD Ryzen processor and better integrated graphics, making it suitable for more intensive tasks like light gaming or moderate engineering work. It also has more storage and RAM, which helps with multitasking and more demanding applications. However, it is heavier and pricier, which might be less ideal if budget and portability are your priorities. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook is significantly less expensive and lighter, making it more suitable for basic tasks like web browsing, word processing, and carrying around. Yet, it comes with lower storage capacity, less RAM, and a less powerful Intel Celeron processor, meaning it's not well-suited for demanding tasks and might struggle with multitasking. Choose the Lenovo if performance is a key concern and you don't mind spending more, or the Packard Bell if you need something very basic at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14".
Key differences
General Use
6.9
5.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
313.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is fair for general use due to its decent processor, higher RAM, and solid screen quality, which contributes to overall better performance. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor for general use because it has a weaker processor, less RAM, and poorer battery life, leading to less efficient multitasking and shorter usage times.
Engineering and Design
6.1
5.5
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3, with its AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and Radeon Vega 7 graphics, provides substantially better performance for engineering and design tasks than the Packard Bell Cloudbook, which has a lower-powered Intel Celeron processor, 4GB of RAM, and basic Intel UHD Graphics.
Content Creation
7.1
5.9
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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
7.1
5.9
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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
5.8
14.0in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
313.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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 IdeaPad 3 offers a balance with its screen features, making it adequate for everyday tasks and some level of professional work, though it may lack the color fidelity and precision required for high-end engineering and design tasks, and isn't suited for smooth gaming or 3D rendering due to its limited refresh rate. The Packard Bell Cloudbook, on the other hand, has lesser screen performance across the board, with its lower resolution and brightness affecting general use, and its restricted color range and refresh rate detracting from experiences in engineering, design, and gaming. Essentially, the IdeaPad is a step above the Cloudbook for all uses, with neither being optimal for specialized tasks such as advanced design work or gaming, but the IdeaPad maintaining a lead in overall display quality.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
6.5
5.1
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
$490
$350
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a price of $490 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.0
5.5
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" with its AMD Ryzen 5 with Vega 7 graphics offers better gaming and 3D capabilities when compared to the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", which has an Intel Celeron processor with lower-end Intel UHD Graphics; combined with the fact that both laptops have a standard screen refresh rate, the superior GPU in the Lenovo makes a marked difference in performance for these tasks.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.1in
3.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" both have very good portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$490 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.78'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.1 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.76" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.49" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 45 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 313 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 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 | 9.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Marvin Gollor | February 2023
"The low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
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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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