For intensive tasks like gaming or engineering software, the MSI GP66 Leopard with its powerful processor and high-end graphics card will provide much better performance than the Packard Bell Cloudbook, which has a basic processor and integrated graphics. However, the Cloudbook is more lightweight and portable, and with Windows 11, it's better suited for general use like web browsing, watching videos, and office applications. The Leopard is heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less convenient to carry around, but it compensates with a high refresh rate display that's great for gaming. If budget is a concern and your needs are basic, the Cloudbook can save you money, while the Leopard is a significant investment towards a high-performance machine. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GP66 Leopard
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
5.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
362.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The MSI GP66 Leopard offers superior general use due to its powerful Intel i7 processor and ample RAM, which facilitate smooth multitasking and robust application performance, while also providing a high-quality display for clear visuals. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14”, on the other hand, has a significantly less powerful Intel Celeron processor and less RAM, which makes it less suitable for demanding tasks, despite its excellent portability and longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
5.5/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard is good for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
5.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The MSI GP66 Leopard is good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The MSI GP66 Leopard is equipped with a high-end processor, ample RAM, and a superior dedicated GPU, making it suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, along with a quality screen that enhances visual work. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a basic processor, less RAM, and an integrated GPU, which isn't sufficient for intensive applications, despite its decent display and greater portability.
Content Creation
7.4/10
5.9/10
7.4/10
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 MSI GP66 Leopard 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
7.2/10
5.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard 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
7.5/10
5.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
362.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The MSI GP66 Leopard has a better screen than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering screen quality for general use, the MSI GP66 Leopard offers a pleasant viewing experience with its higher resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" falls short in sharpness and visibility, particularly under bright light. For engineering and design work, the MSI's ability to display a wide range of colors is essential for accuracy and detail, whereas the Packard Bell's limited color range can hinder such professional tasks. Lastly, the MSI's modest refresh rate might disappoint gamers and those working with 3D applications craving smoother motion and rapid frame changes, while the Packard Bell is less equipped for such uses due to its poor refresh rate in addition to its limited resolution and panel quality.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The MSI GP66 Leopard 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
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the MSI GP66 Leopard has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0/10
5.1/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard 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
$1,400
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI GP66 Leopard has a price of $1,400 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
"The MSI GP66 Leopard is a good budget high-performance gamer. The MSI also does a lot right outside of the pure performance despite it's low price. For example, the adaptive cooling system really surprised us positively, even in Extreme Performance Mode. And the display is not a budget panel either, but at least outshines the competition in terms of brightness. Of course, you also have to accept a few compromises in this price category. These include the Leopard's poor battery runtimes and the less than optimal build quality, which is also noticeable in the more complicated maintenance."
Get a great deal on the MSI GP66 Leopard 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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