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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you require a laptop for high-end gaming, 3D rendering, or heavy engineering software, the MSI Raider GE76 with its powerful processor and top-tier graphics card will excel, though it's significantly heavier and has shorter battery life which affects portability. On the other hand, if you need a laptop for routine tasks like browsing, office applications, or streaming, and prioritize longer battery life and a budget-friendly option, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is adequate, but it will struggle with more demanding tasks due to its basic processor and integrated graphics. The MSI is a high-performance machine at a higher cost, while the Packard Bell is more about value and basic functionality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.4
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The MSI Raider GE76 excels in general use due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, high RAM, and superior screen quality, but its heaviness and short battery life reduce its portability. Conversely, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" falls short in general use because of its basic CPU, minimal RAM, and lower screen quality, yet it's much lighter and has longer battery life, making it more portable.
Gaming and AI
8.9
5.5
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very 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
9.0
5.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The MSI Raider GE76 is equipped with a powerful processor, a high-end graphics card, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen, making it excellent for demanding engineering and design tasks which require significant processing power and detailed graphics rendering. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a basic processor, minimal RAM, and integrated graphics, paired with a lower quality screen, which are insufficient for complex engineering software and result in poor performance for such applications.
Content Creation
8.4
5.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 is very 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
8.2
5.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very 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
8.6
5.8
17.3in
SIZE
14.1in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 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 Raider GE76 likely features a high-resolution screen with a good panel type and high brightness, ensuring crisp, clear images suited for various applications and comfortable usage in well-lit environments, which is essential for general use. For engineering and design, its screen probably covers a wider range of colors, allowing for more accurate color reproduction crucial for those fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate can make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to displays designed specifically for those purposes.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.1in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
5.1
The MSI Raider GE76 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
$3,552
$350
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The MSI Raider GE76 has a price of $3,552 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE76 has 6 hours of battery life. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 has 7 hours of battery life.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Raider GE76 | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,552 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.63" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.18" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 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 | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 384 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Florian Glaser | January 2022
"The MSI Raider GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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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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