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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 over the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" means you're investing in robust performance, better for engineering and intensive tasks, with a high-resolution OLED screen, more memory, and a powerful processor. However, the ThinkPad is heavier and less portable. The Cloudbook is more budget-friendly and lightweight, making it easier to carry and suitable for general use, but it compromises on performance with a basic processor and less memory, which might not be ideal for demanding applications. The ThinkPad also has better build quality and a range of professional features that justify its higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16
- 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
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.6
5.7
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
393.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 excels in general use due to its higher-powered CPU, substantially more RAM, and superior OLED screen, all of which contribute to smoother multi-tasking, better handling of demanding applications, and a more vibrant display for varied tasks. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" comes with a lower-end CPU, less RAM, and an IPS display with lower resolution, which combined result in slower performance and less crisp visuals, making it less suitable for intensive tasks and prolonged use.
Gaming and AI
6.7
5.5
4.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16, equipped with a high-end AMD GPU and an OLED screen with superior color coverage, provides excellent graphics and display performance for gaming and 3D tasks. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", with its basic Intel UHD Graphics and IPS screen with lower color coverage, offers significantly less power and quality for such demanding applications.
Engineering and Design
8.4
5.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is equipped with a high-end CPU, substantial RAM, and a powerful GPU, along with an OLED screen that offers superior resolution, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a basic CPU, limited RAM, and an entry-level GPU, paired with a lower resolution IPS display, which restricts its capability to handle such intensive applications.
Content Creation
8.5
5.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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
8.2
5.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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
8.5
5.8
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
393.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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 Z16 boasts a high-resolution display and bright screen, making it suitable for daily tasks and detailed engineering work due to its ability to produce accurate colors within professional color gamuts. However, its lower refresh rate can detract from the experience in fast-paced gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion is key. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a display that may not meet the necessary clarity, brightness, or color standards for any of these uses, resulting in a less satisfying visual experience across the board.
Build Quality
8.0
5.1
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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
$1,120
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a price of $1,120 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Key similarities
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has 7 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
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" to have very good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,120 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.4'' x 0.62'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.27 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.95" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6850H | 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 | 2048 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 393 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 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 | 3 | 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 | September 2022
"Lenovo’s ThinkPad Z16 tries has some success in its effort to tweak the ThinkPad formula. The laptop is attractive, yet still tame, and material quality is on par with the best Windows competition. I also like the smooth, responsive haptic touchpad and the wide range of modern connectivity. Yet the Z16 doesn’t fix ThinkPad’s typical weakness: value. Starting around $1,550, and more typically near $1,700, the Z16 finds itself facing alternatives that have better performance or an improved display for the same price, or less."
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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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