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Updated March 21, 2024·
If you need a laptop with high performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Stealth will serve you well but at a higher cost and possibly less battery life. On the other hand, if your uses are more basic, like browsing and document editing, and you prioritize affordability and longer battery life, the Packard Bell Cloudbook is a sensible choice, though it won’t handle intensive tasks as smoothly. Also, consider that the MSI will be heavier, making the Cloudbook a lighter option for carrying around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
- 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
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.4
5.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio delivers excellent performance for general use because it has a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen, while also balancing portability and battery life effectively. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook might lag in performance due to less capable hardware, and a lower quality screen, reducing the overall user experience, despite its advantages in battery life and portability.
Gaming and AI
8.9
5.5
9.7/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, with a powerful GPU and high screen refresh rate, delivers smooth and visually detailed gaming and 3D experiences, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a less capable GPU and lower screen refresh rate, resulting in less impressive performance in these demanding tasks. The Stealth's superior CPU and screen quality further enhance its aptitude for high-end applications, whereas the Cloudbook, with modest CPU and screen attributes, falls short for gaming and 3D content.
Engineering and Design
9.1
5.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is excellent for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio offers a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a high-end GPU which are crucial for demanding engineering tasks, along with a superior screen quality that aids in design work, whereas the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" falls short in these areas, making it unsuitable for intensive engineering and design applications. While the Cloudbook's advantage lies in its greater portability and potentially quieter operation, these benefits do not compensate for its deficiencies in performance and screen quality for engineering and design purposes.
Content Creation
8.5
5.9
9.6/10
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 Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
8.4
5.8
18.0in
SIZE
14.1in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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 Stealth with its high resolution and bright display provides crisp and clear images that enhance general use and detail-oriented work in engineering and design, while its color accuracy benefits professionals working with color-sensitive applications. The Cloudbook's lower resolution and dimmer screen make it less ideal for tasks requiring sharp detail and vibrant display, affecting all use cases negatively. However, for gaming and 3D applications where frames per second are crucial, the MSI Stealth falls short due to its lower refresh rate, which can lead to less smooth visuals compared to laptops tailored for gaming with higher refresh rates.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
18.0in
SIZE
14.1in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
5.1
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
$2,900
$350
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has a price of $2,900 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has 6 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.
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How the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,900 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 11.4'' x 0.94'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.15 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.75" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.4" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | 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 | 18" | 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 | 305 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 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 | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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 | 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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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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