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Updated January 12, 2024·
The MSI Prestige 15 is a more powerful option with better performance for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D work, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its high-end processor and dedicated graphics card. This makes it well-suited for professionals and creators who need that extra horsepower. However, it comes at a higher price and is slightly heavier, which may affect portability. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it very portable, but it's less suited for demanding tasks due to its basic processor and integrated graphics. It's ideal for rudimentary tasks like web browsing, document editing, and streaming media. The Cloudbook has a weaker build quality and lower performance, but if those factors are not as important to you as price and portability, it may be a more cost-effective choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.5
5.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
298.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The MSI Prestige 15 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.3
5.5
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The MSI Prestige 15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The MSI Prestige 15 offers fair gaming and 3D performance due to its dedicated Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU that can handle graphically intensive tasks better, and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate suitable for casual gaming. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor for gaming and 3D owing to its less powerful integrated Intel UHD Graphics 600 and the same 60Hz screen refresh rate, which is not ideal for smooth gameplay or demanding 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.2
5.5
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The MSI Prestige 15 is equipped with a more powerful Intel i5 processor, Nvidia dedicated graphics, and higher RAM, making it well-suited for demanding tasks like engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a basic Intel Celeron processor, integrated graphics, and lower RAM, which limits its capability to handle such intensive workloads. In terms of screen quality, the MSI Prestige also has a higher color coverage, which ensures better screen accuracy essential for design work, compared to the lower color accuracy of the Cloudbook 14".
Content Creation
7.5
5.9
7.1/10
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 Prestige 15 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
5.9
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The MSI Prestige 15 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
6.8
5.8
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
298.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 15 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 Prestige 15 offers a higher resolution and brightness suitable for various tasks and sharper image clarity, making it good for general use and suitable for engineering and design due to its ability to display a wide range of colors accurately. However, its lower refresh rate is a drawback for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has lower resolution and brightness, leading to a less vibrant and sharp display across all uses, and lacks the color range and high refresh rate needed for specialized tasks in engineering, design, and 3D.
Build Quality
7.4
5.1
The MSI Prestige 15 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
$1,044
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The MSI Prestige 15 has a price of $1,044 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Key similarities
Battery
7.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 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
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
3.7 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 MSI Prestige 15 has good portability.
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How the MSI Prestige 15 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Prestige 15 | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,044 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.73 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.2" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | 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 | 7.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 82 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 298 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Mario Petzold | December 2022
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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