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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, being much more expensive, offers significantly better performance with a high-end processor suitable for intensive engineering tasks, has a larger RAM for efficient multitasking and powerful integrated graphics perfect for 3D, machine learning, and light gaming. It also boasts a higher resolution and better aspect ratio display, providing crisp visuals and more screen space, which is great for productivity. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is a budget-friendly option with basic specs for general use like web browsing and document editing, featuring a lower-end processor and minimal RAM. It's slightly less portable than the Z13 but has a larger screen. The ThinkPad Z13 has a substantial advantage in build quality and reliability, typical of the ThinkPad series, and will have better battery performance. If durability and performance are your priorities and you're okay with investing more, the ThinkPad Z13 is recommended. Alternatively, for casual use and if you're seeking to save money, the Cloudbook may suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13.
Key differences
General Use
7.8
5.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
379.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 provides a strong performance for general use due to its higher RAM, more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, and better screen quality, including high brightness and color coverage, making multitasking and visual tasks more efficient. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has lower RAM, a less powerful Intel Celeron processor, and inferior screen quality, which could slow down multitasking and result in a less vibrant display, leading to it being less suited for varied or intensive tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.3
5.5
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
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 Z13 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 offers fair performance for gaming and 3D applications due to its more capable AMD Radeon 680M graphics card. Both laptops have a similar screen refresh rate, which is very important for gaming, but the quality of graphics card is the deciding factor in this context.
Engineering and Design
7.3
5.5
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, with its higher-end AMD Ryzen processor, ample RAM, and Radeon graphics, offers robust performance and screen quality needed for engineering and design tasks, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is limited by its basic Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and lower-end graphics, making it less suitable for demanding applications. Despite the ThinkPad's strong capabilities, it maintains good portability and low operating noise, but if speaker quality is a priority, the Cloudbook may have an edge, although it doesn't compensate for its performance shortcomings in engineering and design use cases.
Content Creation
7.8
5.9
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
7.7
5.9
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
7.0
5.8
13.3in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
379.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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 Z13 boasts a high-resolution screen and bright display, offering clear and sharp visuals that are great for tasks like browsing and document editing, while its color accuracy serves well for engineering and design work. However, it has a standard refresh rate, which means less smooth visuals in fast-paced gaming and 3D applications. Conversely, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" falls short on all these counts, with a lower resolution and brightness making it less ideal even for everyday tasks, and the limited color range and refresh rate not meeting the demands of professional design work or gaming.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
Excellent
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.1in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has excellent portability, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
5.1
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
$1,000
$280
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a price of $1,000 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $280.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $280 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.78 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.59" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.86" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6850U | 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 | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51.5 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 379 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 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 | 9.1/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Brian Westover | September 2022
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
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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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