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Updated January 12, 2024·
To decide between the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", consider your primary use for the laptop. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5, being more expensive, likely offers higher performance ideal for gaming, 3D applications, and engineering software, along with better build quality and more advanced components. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is more budget-friendly and should suffice for general tasks like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. The Cloudbook may also be lighter and offer longer battery life, making it more suitable for those who prioritize portability and do not require advanced computing capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
- 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
7.6
5.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 outperforms the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" for general use primarily because it has a more powerful CPU, greater RAM, and a higher quality GPU, which collectively contribute to significantly better performance and multitasking capabilities. Additionally, the Legion has a superior screen quality, more storage, and better build and keyboard quality, making it more suitable for a variety of tasks and more enjoyable to use, whereas the Packard Bell's lower specifications and less impressive build make it less versatile and more constrained for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.7
5.5
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good 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
8.0
5.5
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, substantial RAM, advanced Nvidia RTX GPU, and a high-quality IPS screen, which are critical attributes for demanding engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a lower-tier Intel Celeron CPU, limited RAM, basic integrated graphics, and a lower quality IPS display, making it less suited for intensive workloads that require robust computing power and detailed visual representation.
Content Creation
7.5
5.9
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
7.4
5.9
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
7.2
5.8
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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 Legion Slim 5 offers a display with vivid colors and sharp images suitable for both general use and detailed engineering work, but its refresh rate may not keep up with the demands of fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering. The Packard Bell Cloudbook, with lower resolution and brightness, does not provide the clarity and vibrance needed for pleasant everyday use or precision in engineering and design applications. Gamers and 3D artists would likely find both laptops lacking due to insufficient refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and rendering.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
5.1
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
$1,000
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a price of $1,000 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Battery
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 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 Legion Slim 5 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 5 | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 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 Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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