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Updated January 16, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is a higher-priced option that comes with superior processing power, more memory and storage, and a crisper, higher resolution display ideal for demanding tasks like video editing or gaming. It also features a more robust build and potentially longer battery life, making it suitable for intensive use and multitasking. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook is significantly less expensive, but with an entry-level processor, less memory, and storage, it's better suited for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing. The Cloudbook is also lighter, which may be advantageous if portability is a priority. If budget allows and performance is critical, the Lenovo is a solid choice, while the Packard Bell is a budget-friendly option for light use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- 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"
- The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro.
Key differences
General Use
7.3
5.7
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
395.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers superior performance with its better CPU and more RAM, which translates into smoother multitasking and faster operation for general use; it also has a higher-quality screen with better resolution, brightness, and color coverage, enhancing the visual experience. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a lower-tier CPU, less RAM, and a less impressive screen which can make it sluggish in comparison and less suitable for tasks beyond basic computing, though it does offer slightly better portability due to lighter weight.
Gaming and AI
6.1
5.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers a superior integrated graphics card with a higher refresh rate screen, making it fair for gaming and 3D applications, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is equipped with a less powerful graphics card and a standard refresh rate screen, rendering it poor for those tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.0
5.5
5.0/10
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 Pro is good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is suited for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i5 processor, ample 16GB of RAM, and high-quality Iris Xe graphics, along with its high-resolution screen that offers superior color coverage and brightness. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook struggles in this area with a basic Intel Celeron processor, limited 4GB of RAM, lower-tier UHD Graphics 600, and a screen with less resolution and color accuracy.
Content Creation
7.4
5.9
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
5.9
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
7.7
5.8
14.0in
SIZE
14.1in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
395.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro excels with its high resolution and bright display, offering sharper images and comfortable viewing, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook's lower resolution and dimmer screen make it less ideal. The Lenovo's display covers a wider color gamut, making it preferable for engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial, unlike the Cloudbook which falls short in color representation. Meanwhile, for Gaming and 3D work, despite the Lenovo's high-quality display, its refresh rate isn't optimized for the fast-paced visuals required, making it inferior to laptops designed specifically for gaming with higher refresh rates.
Battery
8.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" both have very good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
5.1
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
$799
$350
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a price of $799 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.04 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.29" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.74" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | 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 | 8.5 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 | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 395 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Allen Ngo | October 2021
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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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