If you prioritize performance for tasks like engineering, 3D modeling, or intensive multitasking, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga will serve better than the Packard Bell Cloudbook, which is more suited for general use and basic tasks given its lower price point. However, if portability and battery life are more important, and you mainly work with web browsing, document editing, and other light applications, the Packard Bell Cloudbook offers the benefit of being lighter and possibly having longer battery life. Keep in mind that investing in the Lenovo will likely give you a more robust and future-proof device, while the Packard Bell can be a cost-effective solution for immediate, less demanding needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga.
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
5.7/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
451.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga outperforms the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, higher resolution display with better screen colors, and a longer-lasting battery, making it more suitable for a range of tasks. While both have similar portability, the ThinkPad's better keyboard, build, and heat management add to its suitability for general use, whereas the Cloudbook's lower-tier CPU, limited RAM, and poorer screen and build quality diminish its performance for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
5.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga's Intel i5-1130G7 Iris Xe graphics offer moderate gaming and 3D capabilities, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is limited by its less powerful Intel Celeron N4020 with Intel UHD Graphics 600. Both laptops have similar 60Hz screen refresh rates but differ greatly in GPU performance, which is crucial for gaming and 3D applications; the ThinkPad's better GPU and CPU contribute to its fair performance in comparison to the poor performance of the Cloudbook.
Engineering and Design
6.7/10
5.5/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is better suited for engineering and design due to a superior CPU, more RAM, and an advanced GPU that supports demanding applications; with a high-resolution, bright screen that displays colors more accurately than the Packard Bell Cloudbook, which has a less powerful CPU, lower amount of RAM, and a basic GPU unsuited for intensive tasks, along with a screen that's inferior in both resolution and color accuracy. Despite being less portable, the ThinkPad's keyboard and build quality are better for prolonged working sessions whereas the Cloudbook, although more portable, compromises on these aspects with a lower keyboard and build quality, making it less ideal for professional use.
Content Creation
7.3/10
5.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3/10
5.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3/10
5.8/10
13.5in
SIZE
14.1in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
451.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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 X1 Titanium Yoga offers a high-resolution display and excellent brightness, making it suitable for general purposes and detail-oriented work like engineering and design, yet it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate. Conversely, the Packard Bell Cloudbook's screen may not meet the mark for any of the use cases, as it likely comes with a lower resolution, reduced brightness, and limited color range, which diminishes the viewing experience across the board. For engineering and design tasks in particular, the Cloudbook likely doesn't deliver the color accuracy needed for precise work.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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
Excellent
Very Good
13.5in
SIZE
14.1in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0/10
5.1/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
$725
$350
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a price of $725 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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