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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is a midrange laptop, offering high performance with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, ideal for intensive tasks like engineering, machine learning or gaming. It also has a high-resolution screen and more memory, which is great for multitasking. However, it's heavier and with a shorter battery life, so it's less suitable for on-the-go use. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook is a budget-friendly option with basic performance suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and office applications. It's lighter with longer battery life, making it more portable but less suitable for heavy-duty tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
- Very good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14.
Key differences
General Use
8.0
5.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
334.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 outperforms the Packard Bell Cloudbook in general use due to its significantly more powerful CPU and GPU, four times the RAM, greater storage, and a higher resolution IPS screen with better color accuracy and brightness.
Gaming and AI
6.7
5.5
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and high screen refresh rate, which are very important for these tasks, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook's Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and standard refresh rate make it less suitable for demanding graphics applications. Additionally, the Lenovo's better CPU and higher-quality screen contribute to a more immersive gaming experience compared to the Packard Bell's more basic processing power and screen quality.
Engineering and Design
7.7
5.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is equipped with a robust AMD Ryzen processor, a powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, and ample RAM, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design software, while its high-quality IPS screen offers sharp resolution and accurate color representation. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is limited by a basic Intel Celeron processor, integrated graphics, and significantly less RAM, along with a lower-quality display, which makes it poorly equipped to handle the intensive tasks associated with engineering and design work.
Content Creation
8.0
5.9
7.9/10
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 Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.4
5.8
14.5in
SIZE
14.1in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
334.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 Slim Pro 7 14 offers a quality display with higher resolution and brightness, suitable for everyday tasks and the color accuracy needed for engineering and design work, but lacks the high refresh rate sought after for smooth 3D gaming visuals. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a lower quality display across all aspects, with reduced resolution and brightness that makes it less ideal for any use, and its limited color range and low refresh rate further detract from its capability in design and gaming applications. Overall, for a balance of daily activities and design work, the Lenovo is superior, but gamers seeking fluid motion should look elsewhere.
Battery
12.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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.
Build Quality
7.8
5.1
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
$1,200
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a price of $1,200 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Key similarities
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.5in
SIZE
14.1in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" both have very good portability.
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How the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 8.9'' x 0.61'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.91" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.92" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | 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 | 1024 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 73 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 334 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Matthew S. Smith | May 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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