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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook, consider your primary needs. The Lenovo IdeaPad typically offers better performance for more demanding tasks such as work-related software or moderate gaming, making it suitable if you need higher processing speeds and greater multitasking capabilities. However, the tradeoff is that it is slightly more expensive and may be heavier, impacting its portability. Meanwhile, the Packard Bell Cloudbook is often lighter and cheaper, making it a good option for basic tasks like browsing the web or using office applications, especially if you're on a budget or value easy transport. Note that its lower price may reflect lower performance specs, which could be a limitation for intensive tasks. So, if performance and multitasking are priorities and you can afford it, go with Lenovo; but if you prefer a budget-friendly, more portable option for light use, the Packard Bell would be the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has no clear advantages over the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14".
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
5.2
5.8
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has a better screen than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 for software development, and content creation, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 and Packard Bell Cloudbook have screens that may disappoint due to their lower resolution and subpar brightness, making them less ideal for crisp text and vibrant images needed in everyday tasks. In the context of engineering and design, both laptops lack wide color gamuts, meaning they won’t display the full spectrum of colors accurately, which is crucial for precise visual work. For gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short as they don’t have the high refresh rates necessary for smooth motion and may lack the clarity and color consistency for an immersive experience.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has 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
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
5.1
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
6.2
5.7
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" to be only fair for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" offers better general use capabilities thanks to its more powerful Intel i3 processor and greater RAM, which contribute to improved performance for everyday tasks compared to the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" with its lower-end Intel Celeron processor and half the RAM.
Gaming and AI
5.8
5.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1366 x 768
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 3 15" and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is equipped with an Intel UHD Xe G4 graphics unit, and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has an Intel UHD Graphics 600, both of which are integrated GPUs not suited for the demands of gaming and 3D applications due to their relatively low performance. Furthermore, they both have screens with a refresh rate of 60Hz, which can limit the smoothness of gameplay and the experience of fast-paced 3D visuals that gamers usually seek.
Engineering and Design
5.8
5.5
4.2/10
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 15" and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" are both poor for engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3, with its lower-performing Intel i3 CPU, limited RAM, and basic integrated GPU, isn't well-suited for the demands of engineering and design software; similarly, the Packard Bell Cloudbook falls short with an even lower-tier Celeron processor and less RAM, coupled with a modest GPU and screen quality that won't meet the high-resolution requirements typical of these fields. Both laptops, while portable and featuring decent keyboards and speakers, compromise on the crucial components needed for complex computations and detailed visuals, making them poor choices for engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
6.3
5.9
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" to be only fair 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
6.3
5.9
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" to be only fair 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.
Cost
$360
$350
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has a price of $360 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$360 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.26" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.98" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1115G4 | 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 | 5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 35 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 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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Sascha Mölck | February 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is an enduring office notebook with a powerful Ryzen APU. Lenovo's office all-rounder easily handles office and internet applications as well as modest games - the Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM make this possible. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The emission values are okay, but the noise emissions should be lower under medium to full load. The relatively light notebook (approx. 1.6 kg) achieves practical battery runtimes of about 10 to 11 hours."
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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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