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Updated January 12, 2024·
If performance in demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, gaming, or machine learning is a priority, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, though more expensive, offers the power you need. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook is designed for general use, like web browsing and office applications, and is lighter on the wallet and easier to carry around. However, it may struggle with intensive tasks. The Lenovo also implies a tradeoff in terms of weight and battery life compared to the more portable Packard Bell, which typically offers longer battery life due to its less power-hungry components. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very 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
7.9
5.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
343.0 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 5i is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i outperforms the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" for general use due to its superior processor, higher RAM, better screen quality, and stronger battery life, although it's less portable and carries a higher price. While both laptops are sufficient for basic tasks, the Cloudbook's modest storage, less capable CPU, and lower RAM make it less suitable for multitasking and intense applications, despite being lighter and potentially having a longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.0
5.5
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
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 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high refresh rate display, making it excellent for gaming and 3D applications; on the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook with its Intel UHD Graphics 600 and standard refresh rate screen lacks the graphical processing power and smoothness required for those tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.4
5.5
9.0/10
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 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is superior for engineering and design because it has a powerful CPU and GPU combo (Intel i7-13700H and Nvidia RTX 4060), ample storage and RAM, and a high-quality screen, which are crucial for demanding applications and detailed visual work. In comparison, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a lower-end CPU and GPU (Intel Celeron N4020 and Intel UHD Graphics 600), less storage and RAM, and a screen that is not as well-suited for professional color work or complex tasks.
Content Creation
8.0
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 Legion Slim 5i is very 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
7.8
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
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 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
8.0
5.8
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
343.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 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.
When selecting a laptop for general use, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i's superior resolution and brightness offer a more pleasant viewing experience compared to the Packard Bell Cloudbook, which falls short in these aspects. For engineering and design tasks, the Lenovo's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation critical for detailed work, but the Packard Bell's limitations in these areas can result in less precise color fidelity. Whereas for gaming and 3D applications, the Lenovo's lower refresh rate could lead to less fluid motion and responsiveness, which is a significant drawback compared to laptops designed specifically for these purposes, regardless of the Packard Bell's overall poor performance in this segment.
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 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
5.1
The Lenovo Legion Slim 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
$1,055
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a price of $1,055 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Battery
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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 5i and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 5i | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,055 | $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 | Intel i7-13700H | 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 | 1024 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 | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 343 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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