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Updated January 12, 2024·
If performance in tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming is important to you, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i with its higher price offers better capabilities. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook is more suited for general use, with a focus on portability and basic tasks such as web browsing and document editing; it's also lighter on the wallet. Bear in mind, the Cloudbook may not perform well with intensive applications due to its lower specifications. The Lenovo likely has a stronger build and potentially longer battery life, but it's also heavier, making it less ideal for frequent travelers. Choose the Lenovo for demanding software and multitasking or the Cloudbook for everyday tasks and budget-friendliness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.7
5.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
409.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i outperforms the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" with a much more powerful CPU and GPU, higher RAM and storage capacity, and superior screen resolution and brightness, resulting in better overall performance and screen quality for general use. While the Cloudbook offers higher portability and battery life due to its lighter weight and efficient processor, it falls short in performance and screen experience due to its basic CPU, low RAM, and lesser screen quality.
Gaming and AI
7.4
5.5
6.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX GPU and high screen refresh rate, whereas the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" struggles in these areas because it is equipped with a less capable Intel UHD Graphics GPU and a lower screen refresh rate. Additionally, while the IdeaPad Pro has a robust processor and higher screen quality, the Cloudbook's processor is less powerful, further hindering performance in demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.1
5.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
6.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, with its higher-end CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU, is well-equipped for demanding engineering and design tasks, along with a high-quality screen that benefits such use. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a basic CPU, less RAM, and an integrated GPU, making it less capable of handling the computational and graphics processing required for those fields.
Content Creation
7.7
5.9
9.0/10
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 IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
7.7
5.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
7.8
5.8
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
409.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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 Pro 5i offers a superior display with higher resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work where clarity and color accuracy are essential. However, it lacks a high refresh rate, which is critical for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications, leading to a subpar experience in those areas. Conversely, the Packard Bell Cloudbook's screen falls short across the board, with lower resolution and brightness affecting general use, insufficient color range impacting precision in engineering and design tasks, and a lackluster refresh rate detracting from gaming and 3D performance.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
5.1
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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 IdeaPad Pro 5i has a price of $950 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 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.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.75'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 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 | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 409 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | 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 | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Brandon Hill | January 2024
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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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