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Updated January 12, 2024·
Given that the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is a higher-priced model, you are paying for increased processing power, more memory, and larger storage, benefiting from better performance for demanding tasks such as 3D, machine learning, gaming, and engineering applications. It also offers a premium build quality and features like backlit keyboard and higher screen quality. On the other hand, if you are looking for a more budget-friendly option and your usage mostly involves browsing, video streaming, and basic office tasks, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" will suffice and save you money. The Cloudbook is lighter and has longer battery life, which makes it more portable, but it has a lower performance due to its less powerful processor and less RAM, making it less suitable for intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
- 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 speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i.
Key differences
General Use
7.7
5.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
340.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
11.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i stands out for general use with a more powerful processor, higher RAM, and a higher quality screen, which provides crisper images and better color reproduction, along with a longer battery life, making it suitable for a range of activities without frequent charging. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook's lower-end processor, minimal RAM, and screen with limited color range and lower brightness make it less adept at handling multiple tasks and less enjoyable for media consumption.
Gaming and AI
6.2
5.5
3.7/10
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 Slim 7i is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.1
5.5
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i excels in engineering and design use because it has a powerful Intel i7 processor, ample RAM, and advanced integrated graphics, which are crucial for resource-intensive tasks, unlike the Packard Bell Cloudbook with its basic Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM and entry-level graphics that are less suitable for demanding applications. Additionally, the IdeaPad Slim 7i offers a brighter screen with better color coverage, enhancing visual work, where the Cloudbook's display, while decent, falls short in professional settings.
Content Creation
7.7
5.9
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
7.5
5.9
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
6.9
5.8
14.0in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
340.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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 Slim 7i, with a higher resolution and brightness compared to the Packard Bell Cloudbook, provides clearer and more vibrant visuals for tasks like web browsing and document editing, making it more suitable for general use. For engineering and design work where precise color representation is key, the IdeaPad's wider color gamut can faithfully reproduce a broader spectrum of colors, which is not a strength of the Cloudbook. However, for 3D applications and gaming where smooth motion is paramount, the IdeaPad's lower refresh rate may lead to less fluid visuals than laptops designed specifically for these tasks.
Battery
11.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.1in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" both have very good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
5.1
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
$899
$350
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has a price of $899 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2020 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.2'' x 0.59'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.99 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.62" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.2" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60.7 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 | 340 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 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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Ted Needleman
| January 2022
"Among Lenovo's multiple laptop brands, the IdeaPad family is decidedly the one designed for consumers: people who want decent performance at a reasonable price. Consider, then, this laptop a paragon for the pickier members of that crowd. With a 14-inch touch-enabled display, a comfortable keyboard, an Evo-certified Intel Core i7 11th Generation CPU, and the latest Windows 11 operating system, the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro ultraportable ($1,199 as tested) is a slick mainstream machine at a bit of a premium price, and quite capable for everyday tasks."
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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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