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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're looking for top performance, especially for heavy tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Creator Z16P is a better choice with its powerful processor and high-end graphics card. However, it's less portable due to its heavier weight. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is far more budget-friendly and lightweight, making it easy to carry around. It's suited for general use like web browsing and document editing but not for intensive tasks. The Cloudbook also has a longer battery life, a factor to consider if you're often on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- 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
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.8
5.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
394.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The MSI Creator Z16P is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The MSI Creator Z16P excels in general use due to its powerful Intel i9 CPU, ample RAM, high-quality IPS display with better resolution and color coverage, and robust battery capacity, but is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Packard Bell Cloudbook. The Packard Bell Cloudbook, while considerably lighter and boasting longer battery life, is hindered by a weaker Intel Celeron processor, less RAM, and a lower screen quality, making it less suitable for demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.6
5.5
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The MSI Creator Z16P is good for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The MSI Creator Z16P is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a screen that refreshes 165 times per second, both crucial for smooth gaming and 3D rendering. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a standard 60Hz screen, which are not designed for intensive graphics tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.3
5.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The MSI Creator Z16P is very good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.9
5.9
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator Z16P 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
7.6
5.9
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The MSI Creator Z16P 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
8.3
5.8
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
394.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The MSI Creator Z16P 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 MSI Creator Z16P boasts a high-resolution panel with vibrant colors and ample brightness, making it well-suited for general tasks like browsing and document editing. For engineering and design, it covers a wide color spectrum, delivering accurate colors essential for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its screen's lower refresh rate does not provide the fluid visuals preferred by fast-paced games or high-frame-rate content.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The MSI Creator Z16P has 5 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
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the MSI Creator Z16P has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
5.1
The MSI Creator Z16P 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
$1,300
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The MSI Creator Z16P has a price of $1,300 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Creator Z16P | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.75'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.27 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 394 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 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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Mario Petzold | June 2022
"There's almost nothing left to be desired with the MSI Z16P. The creator laptop offers enormous performance resources for image editing, video editing, rendering, and more. All this is presented on a precalibrated, adequately sized, and high-resolution display. Its color space, refresh rate, and panel technology are also perfectly suited for a device that specializes in video reproduction and editing."
Get a great deal on the MSI Creator Z16P or the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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