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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio generally offers higher performance suitable for intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, due to better processing power and graphics capabilities. However, it comes at a higher cost and may be less portable compared to the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14". The Cloudbook, on the other hand, should suffice for general use such as web browsing, office applications, and media consumption, while offering more portability and a longer battery life at a lower price point. If your work involves complex tasks and you're less concerned about budget and portability, the Surface Laptop Studio might be the better option. If you prioritize affordability, battery life, and the convenience of carrying your device around, consider the Cloudbook. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.4
5.7
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
491.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio excels in general use with higher RAM and a powerful processor, delivering better performance and multitasking capabilities, enhanced by a high-quality screen and longer battery life. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" struggles in comparison due to its lower RAM, modest processor, basic screen, coupled with limitations in storage and keyboard quality, affecting overall user experience for daily tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.6
5.5
4.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio offers fair gaming and 3D performance due to its Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU which is capable of advanced graphics tasks and a high screen refresh rate of 120 Hz. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook comes with a less powerful Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a standard screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, making it poor for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.3
5.5
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio outperforms the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" for engineering and design due to its stronger CPU, significantly higher RAM and GPU, and superior screen quality, which are crucial for demanding tasks and detailed visual work. The Cloudbook, while more portable and with quieter operating noise, falls short with its basic CPU, limited RAM and GPU, and lower-quality screen, hindering its effectiveness for engineering applications.
Content Creation
7.4
5.9
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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
7.3
5.9
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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
8.0
5.8
14.4in
SIZE
14.1in
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
491.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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 Studio boasts a high-resolution display offering sharp, vibrant visuals which are essential for both general use and detailed engineering work, where color accuracy is key. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, it falls short as it lacks a high refresh rate, which is critical for smooth motion. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has lower resolution and brightness, significantly impairing the quality for any use case, and doesn't meet the specific color gamut requirements for engineering or the high refresh rate sought after by gamers.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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.
Build Quality
8.5
5.1
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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
$1,700
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has a price of $1,700 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Very Good
14.4in
SIZE
14.1in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" to have very good portability, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.72" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.98" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11370H | 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 | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.4" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 491 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 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 | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 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 Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Tom Brant | October 2021
"There’s no doubt that the Surface Laptop Studio is groundbreaking. We’ve come to expect such things from the Surface lineup, so it’s always nice to see a product that exceeds our expectations. The pull-forward laptop-screen concept has been tried before, but never in a device that’s so stylish and packed with innovative features like a haptic touchpad and robust digital stylus support."
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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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