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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is a more expensive option that offers high performance with a powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, making it well-suited for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. It has a high-resolution display, but this also means it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, reducing its portability. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is more affordable, lighter, and has longer battery life, making it highly portable. However, it's less powerful with a simpler processor and integrated graphics, and while adequate for general use, it wouldn't be ideal for demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.0
5.7
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
569.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is superior for general use due to its more powerful CPU and greater RAM, providing smoother multitasking and faster performance, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook is limited by a less capable processor and less RAM, resulting in slower operations. Additionally, the ThinkPad P16 offers a higher quality screen and a longer battery life, enhancing the user experience, whereas the Cloudbook, despite its better portability due to lighter weight, falls short in screen quality and battery capacity which are crucial for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.9
5.5
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16, with its Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU and higher screen brightness, is better suited for gaming and 3D applications than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" which has a less powerful Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and lower screen brightness. While both have a maximum screen refresh rate of 60Hz, the superior GPU and screen quality of the ThinkPad P16 make it a more appropriate choice for high-performance tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.3
5.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers robust performance for engineering and design with its high-end CPU, considerable RAM, significant GPU power, and superior screen quality. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook doesn't meet the demands for these fields due to its much less powerful processor, minimal RAM, basic integrated graphics, and lower-quality display.
Content Creation
8.2
5.9
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.4
5.9
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.2
5.8
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
569.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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 ThinkPad P16 likely has higher resolution and brightness, providing more clarity and visibility, which enhances the experience for general use and detailed engineering work. It also likely covers a wider color gamut, crucial for accurate color representation in engineering and design tasks. Conversely, the Packard Bell Cloudbook's poor screen quality across the board suggests a lower resolution and brightness, and insufficient color range, with a subpar refresh rate which detracts from the smooth visuals needed in gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 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
Poor
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
5.1
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
$1,449
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a price of $1,449 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,449 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.5 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.5" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800HX | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 569 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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 | 3 | 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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Eric Grevstad | February 2023
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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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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