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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 offers better performance with a more powerful processor, making it a good choice for more demanding tasks, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook is more budget-friendly but comes with a less powerful processor suitable for basic tasks. If you prioritize portability and a higher resolution screen, the Microsoft Surface also offers a smaller, lighter design and a sharper display with a unique aspect ratio that can be better for reading and web browsing even if the screen is physically smaller. However, if your main concerns are cost and screen size, the Packard Bell offers a larger screen for less money. Consider the Microsoft Surface if you need better performance and a more compact and portable design. Opt for the Packard Bell if you want to save money and prefer a larger display for viewing content, with the tradeoff of lower performance for everyday computing tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has no clear advantages over the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2.
Key differences
General Use
7.0
5.7
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
401.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 offers a more powerful CPU and double the RAM than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", which contributes significantly to its better performance for general use. Additionally, the Surface Laptop Go 2 has a higher quality screen and better battery life, enhancing the experience for everyday tasks, while the Cloudbook, despite its larger screen, falls short in display brightness and color coverage, and it has less memory for multi-tasking.
Gaming and AI
6.0
5.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 offers fair gaming and 3D performance as it comes with a better GPU, the Intel Iris Xe, which is more capable for graphical tasks than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", which has an Intel UHD Graphics 600 that is less suited for such demands. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the GPU is the main contributor to their gaming and 3D capabilities, making the Surface Laptop Go 2 a better option in this regard.
Engineering and Design
6.5
5.5
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is better for engineering and design due to its superior Intel i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and Iris Xe graphics, which outperform the Packard Bell Cloudbook's Intel Celeron CPU, 4GB of RAM, and weaker UHD Graphics 600. Additionally, the Surface Go 2's higher screen quality, notably better in brightness and color coverage, offers a more detailed and vibrant display than the Cloudbook, which is essential for design tasks.
Content Creation
7.1
5.9
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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
7.0
5.9
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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
12.4in
SIZE
14.1in
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
401.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 offers a higher resolution and brightness which makes it suitable for general tasks and engineering design where clarity and color accuracy are vital, even though it may not meet the high refresh rate preferences for gaming and 3D applications. The Packard Bell Cloudbook, with lower screen quality, does not provide the sharpness, brightness, or color range needed for general use and professional design work, and its refresh rate likely falls short for smooth 3D experiences. Thus, while the Surface Laptop Go 2 is a better option for everyday and professional tasks, neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D modeling.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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
12.4in
SIZE
14.1in
2.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has excellent portability, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
5.1
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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
$774
$350
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has a price of $774 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$774 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 8.1'' x 0.62'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.48 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 10.95" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.12" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1135G7 | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 12.4" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1536 x 1024 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 401 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 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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Andreas Osthoff | August 2022
"The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 review is a compact companion with old hardware. The Surface Laptop Go 2 shows some weaknesses. Microsoft didn't really develop the second generation of the Surface Laptop Go 2 any further but has only equipped it with a slightly more powerful Core i5 processor. However, the performance still remains at a fairly low level overall, but for many users, it definitely should still be sufficient for everyday tasks."
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About Microsoft
Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.
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