A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec laptop team Learn more
Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Raider GE77Hx, with its more powerful processor and graphics card, is the better option. However, it's heavier and less portable than the Packard Bell Cloudbook, which is more budget-friendly and suitable for general use like web browsing, light productivity tasks, and media consumption. The Cloudbook offers a longer battery life and is much lighter, making it ideal for those who value portability and basic functionality over high performance. Keep in mind that the MSI's higher cost reflects its ability to handle more intensive applications and tasks. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- 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
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.0
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
5.5 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 GE77Hx is very good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for general use due to its powerful Intel i7 CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality screen, which enable smooth multitasking and crisp visuals, albeit with lower portability due to its larger size and shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.7
5.5
8.8/10
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 GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx outperforms the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" in gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which are critical for smooth and visually detailed gameplay. Conversely, the Cloudbook's Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz are not suited for such demanding tasks, leading to poorer performance in these areas.
Engineering and Design
8.8
5.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx with its high-end CPU, substantial RAM, and powerful GPU, alongside a superior quality display, is designed for resource-intensive engineering tasks, whereas the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" with its basic CPU, minimal RAM, and integrated graphics, along with a lower-quality screen, lacks the necessary power and display fidelity for such demanding work.
Content Creation
8.2
5.9
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
7.9
5.9
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
8.4
5.8
17.3in
SIZE
14.1in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the MSI Raider GE77Hx provides a crisp, bright display with high resolution, making it ideal for a variety of tasks like browsing, streaming, or document editing, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook falls short with a lower resolution and dimmer screen that could strain the eyes over time. The Raider's screen also excels in engineering and design because it covers a wide array of colors accurately, which is crucial for professionals who need precise color representation, but the Cloudbook's limited color range can affect the fidelity of design work. When it comes to 3D and gaming, the Raider's downside is its lower refresh rate, which can cause motion blur during fast-paced scenes, whereas the Cloudbook’s poor screen quality all-around offers a less immersive and less responsive experience, making it less suitable for these tasks.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has 5.5 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
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 GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
5.1
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
$1,999
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a price of $1,999 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect Laptop
Find your new laptop
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the MSI Raider GE77Hx and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Raider GE77Hx | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,999 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 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 i7-12800HX | 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 | 5.5 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 | 350 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 | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
Shopping
MSI Raider GE77Hx
See more
Dig into reviews and images
NotebookCheck
Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"The MSI Raider GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."
Get a great deal on the MSI Raider GE77Hx 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.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
Laptop guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
Compare MSI Raider GE77Hx vs. Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
VS
Compare MSI Raider GE77Hx vs. HP Omen Transcend 14
VS
Compare MSI Raider GE77Hx vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
VS
Compare Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" vs. Acer Aspire Go 14
VS
Compare Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
VS
Compare Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" vs. ASUS Vivobook 15
VS
FAQs
FAQs about laptops
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
124,095
Recommendations made
26,888
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.
Featured in
