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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i offers superior performance, ideal for intensive engineering tasks, 3D design, machine learning, and gaming due to its high-end processor and graphics card. However, its high price reflects the advanced features and capabilities. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is significantly more budget-friendly and suitable for general use like web browsing and document editing, with lower processing power which isn't suited for demanding tasks. In terms of portability, the Cloudbook is lighter, potentially making it a better option for those who prioritize ease of carrying over performance. The Lenovo also exhibits a better display and build quality, along with a longer battery life, enhancing the experience for media consumption and productivity, but also contributing to its premium cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.5
5.7
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
618.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i offers high-end CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and a Mini LED screen with superior resolution and brightness, making it ideal for a variety of demanding applications, while its considerable weight and shorter battery life slightly reduce portability. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a more basic CPU and GPU, less RAM, and an IPS screen with lower resolution and brightness, which limits performance for intensive tasks but benefits from a lighter weight and longer battery life, enhancing its portability for basic general use.
Gaming and AI
7.6
5.5
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
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 9i 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
8.9
5.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i outperforms the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" in engineering and design use due to its superior CPU, higher RAM capacity, advanced GPU, and higher screen quality which are crucial for such tasks. While both laptops offer portability and reasonable keyboard quality, the Cloudbook's lower performance components make it less suitable for demanding engineering software and detailed design work.
Content Creation
8.5
5.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
8.3
5.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very 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
9.6
5.8
14.5in
SIZE
14.1in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
618.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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 9i excels in screen quality for general use and engineering with a high-resolution display and impressive brightness, enhancing visibility and clarity, and offers wide color coverage for precision in color-sensitive tasks. The Packard Bell Cloudbook, however, falls short due to its lower resolution and brightness, which may result in a less vivid and sharp viewing experience for any use. Regarding gaming and 3D, the high refresh rate is critical for smooth motion, and while the Lenovo's superior panel type and resolution contribute positively, its lower refresh rate compared to dedicated gaming laptops makes it less suitable for these high-motion activities.The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i excels in screen quality for general
Build Quality
8.0
5.1
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has very 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
$1,600
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a price of $1,600 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has 6 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
Good
Very Good
14.5in
SIZE
14.1in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" to have very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Slim Pro 9i | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,600 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 9.6'' x 0.85'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.64" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13705H | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 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 | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 618 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 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 | 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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Matthew S. Smith | August 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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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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