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Updated January 12, 2024·
The LG Ultra 13, with a better processor, more memory, and higher performance graphics, excels for intensive tasks like engineering and gaming; however, it comes at a higher price and offers less battery life. The Packard Bell Cloudbook is more budget-friendly, lighter, and has a longer battery life, making it suitable for general use, but with lower performance due to its processor and less memory, it's not ideal for demanding applications. Choose the LG if performance is crucial and cost is less of an issue; opt for the Packard Bell for everyday tasks and value for money. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has no clear advantages over the LG Ultra 13.
Key differences
General Use
7.2
5.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The LG Ultra 13 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The LG Ultra 13 boasts a superior CPU, more RAM, and a higher screen quality, making it well-suited for efficient multitasking and clear visuals, which contributes to its good rating for general use. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook has a less powerful CPU, less RAM, and lower screen quality, which compromises performance and display sharpness, resulting in a poor rating for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.1
5.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
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 LG Ultra 13 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The LG Ultra 13 offers fair gaming and 3D experiences due to its more powerful integrated graphics in the AMD Ryzen 7 chip and better screen quality, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor for gaming and 3D, as it has weaker Intel UHD Graphics and less vibrant screen quality. Despite both having similar screen refresh rates, the LG's more capable CPU and GPU significantly outperform the Packard Bell's, which is equipped with a basic Intel Celeron processor and basic graphics.
Engineering and Design
6.6
5.5
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The LG Ultra 13 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The LG Ultra 13 offers better performance for engineering and design due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, larger amount of RAM, and superior integrated GPU, which are crucial for demanding tasks, along with a higher quality screen for detailed visuals. Whereas the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a weaker Intel Celeron CPU, less RAM, less capable graphics, and lower screen quality, making it less suitable for such intensive uses despite being slightly more portable and having a quiet operating noise.
Content Creation
7.2
5.9
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 13 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
7.2
5.9
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The LG Ultra 13 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
6.9
5.8
13.3in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The LG Ultra 13 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 LG Ultra 13 has a screen that offers clear visuals and vibrant colors suitable for tasks like document editing and web browsing, making it a solid choice for general use and engineering or design software where color accuracy is crucial. However, it falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate, which can affect smoothness and responsiveness during fast-paced scenes. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", with a screen that lacks in resolution, brightness, and broad color coverage, doesn't provide the clarity, vividness, or smooth visuals needed for any of the mentioned uses, resulting in an overall compromised viewing experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The LG Ultra 13 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
2.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
5.1
The LG Ultra 13 has 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
$529
$350
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The LG Ultra 13 has a price of $529 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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How the LG Ultra 13 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Ultra 13 | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.16 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.08" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.14" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Joshua Goldman | April 2017
"The 13.3-inch LG Gram is a fine fit if you need to travel as light as possible for as long as possible without spending a fortune to do it. It might not be particularly sturdy or have an eye-catching design and its webcam is less than ideal, but with its sharp touch display, comfortable backlit keyboard, responsive touchpad and a fingerprint reader for extra security, the Gram makes a respectible everyday laptop for business or school work."
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About LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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