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Updated January 12, 2024·
The MSI Raider GE78 is likely a high-performance laptop, suitable for intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, gaming, or engineering software. It probably has robust hardware but may be heavier and have shorter battery life, which impacts portability. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", on the other hand, is more likely designed for general use, with a focus on portability, longer battery life, and lower cost. However, it won't match the MSI in terms of performance. If you require mobility and basic computing, the Cloudbook is a good choice. If performance for demanding tasks is crucial and budget is less of a concern, the MSI Raider GE78 is more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE78
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.7
5.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The MSI Raider GE78 is very good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The MSI Raider GE78 excels in general use due to its powerful Intel i9 processor, substantial RAM, and high-quality, large display, suited for multitasking and complex applications, but its significant weight and shorter battery life compromise its portability. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" struggles with general use because of its basic processor, minimal RAM, and smaller display, although its lighter weight and longer battery life enhance its portability.
Gaming and AI
9.5
5.5
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
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 GE78 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The MSI Raider GE78 boasts a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU and a screen refresh rate suitable for demanding games and 3D applications, making it an excellent choice for gaming and 3D work. Conversely, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14", with its basic Intel UHD Graphics and a lower screen refresh rate, lacks the graphical capabilities and smoothness required for gaming and 3D tasks, making it less suitable for those purposes.
Engineering and Design
9.4
5.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE78 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The MSI Raider GE78 is excellent for engineering and design use due to its powerful Intel i9 processor, substantial 32GB RAM, high-end Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU, and a high-quality IPS screen with a high resolution, which easily handles demanding tasks and complex graphics.
Content Creation
8.8
5.9
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE78 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
8.5
5.9
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The MSI Raider GE78 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 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE78 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 GE78 boasts superb screen quality for general use and engineering design due to its high resolution, brightness, and strong color accuracy, ensuring crisp visuals and vibrant colors critical in detailed work. Unfortunately, for gaming and 3D applications, it falls short because its lower refresh rate can lead to less fluid motion and slower response times. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook's screen quality is inadequate across all use cases because of its lower resolution, reduced brightness, and limited color coverage, making it less suitable for any task requiring visual precision or quality.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.1in
6.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE78 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
5.1
The MSI Raider GE78 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
$4,386
$350
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The MSI Raider GE78 has a price of $4,386 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE78 has 6 hours of battery life. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 has 7 hours of battery life.
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How the MSI Raider GE78 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Raider GE78 | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,386 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15'' x 11.7'' x 1.13'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.83 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.97" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.73" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | 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 | 2048 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 1600 | 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 | 5.6/10 | 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 | 9.5/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Allen Ngo | March 2023
"Performance-wise, the GE78 offers a significant boost over the GE77 for just slightly higher power consumption. You'll have to get the RTX 4080 or 4090 configurations to see the performance advantages, however, as the RTX 4070 is closer in performance to the older RTX 3080 Ti. In terms of design, some users might prefer the 16:9 minimalistic look of the older GE77 over the 16:10 retro-inspired GE78 and vice versa. We wouldn't call one better than the other in terms of aesthetics, but we'll give the edge to the GE78 for its stronger hinges and larger keys and clickpad."
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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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