If your priority is high performance for tasks like intensive engineering or 3D modeling, the LG Ultra 16 offers a more powerful processor and better graphics, suitable for demanding applications. It also has more storage and a larger screen with a higher resolution, which is ideal for multitasking and media consumption. However, it is less portable due to its larger size and weight compared to the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14, which is lighter and offers better portability but with lower performance due to its less powerful processor and more modest graphics. The Cloudbook is a budget-friendly option, well-suited for general use like browsing and document editing and offers better battery life, making it more suitable for those who prioritize cost and mobility over performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
5.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
270.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The LG Ultra 16 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The LG Ultra 16 offers better performance for general use due to its higher RAM and more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor, as well as a longer battery life, contributing to its suitability for a wider range of tasks and longer use between charges. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook comes with less RAM and a less capable Intel Celeron processor, and its battery life is significantly shorter, making it less suitable for multitasking and sustained use.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
5.5/10
3.6/10
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
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The LG Ultra 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The LG Ultra 16 will offer fair gaming and 3D performance primarily due to its AMD Ryzen CPU with Vega 8 graphics, which provides better graphical processing compared to the poor gaming performance on the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" that uses a less capable Intel Celeron CPU with UHD Graphics 600.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
5.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The LG Ultra 16 is good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The LG Ultra 16 caters well to engineering and design users with more powerful CPU and GPU, higher RAM, and better screen quality, which contribute to smoother and more efficient performance on resource-intensive tasks. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" offers less processing power and lower RAM, limiting its capability to handle complex engineering software and multitasking, while its screen and build quality fall short for professional design work.
Content Creation
7.7/10
5.9/10
6.9/10
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 LG Ultra 16 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
7.5/10
5.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The LG Ultra 16 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
6.2/10
5.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
270.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The LG Ultra 16 has a better screen than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a sharper, clearer display for everyday tasks, you'll find the LG Ultra 16's resolution and brightness more suitable compared to the duller Packard Bell Cloudbook. For engineering and design work, the LG Ultra 16 offers better color accuracy essential for detail-oriented tasks, which the Packard Bell Cloudbook lacks, compromising visual precision. Gamers and 3D designers who need fluid motion will miss out on high refresh rates with both laptops, but the LG's marginally better resolution and panel type offer a less compromised experience than the Packard Bell.
Battery
17.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The LG Ultra 16 has 17 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.
Build Quality
6.5/10
5.1/10
The LG Ultra 16 has only fair 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
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG Ultra 16 has a price of $1,000 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" to have very good portability, while the LG Ultra 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the LG Ultra 16 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
"Unlike the gram, the Ultra PC isn't designed to be as lightweight as possible. The 16-inch laptop is a whole 400 g (0.88 lb) heavier than its 16-inch gram counterpart partly because its chassis is not made of magnesium. Other than that, the Ultra PC seems like a copy of the gram – but with longer battery life, lower noise levels, and a clean, delicate look."
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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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