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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Packard Bell Cloudbook is more affordable and suitable for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming. However, the Razer Blade 14, while more expensive, offers high performance for demanding applications such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or the latest gaming titles, and typically includes better build quality and graphics capabilities. Bear in mind the Packard Bell is likely to be lighter with longer battery life, making it more portable for everyday use, whereas the Razer's high-end components may reduce battery life and add to its weight. Choose the Packard Bell for everyday tasks and portability, or invest in the Razer Blade for intensive performance needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- 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
Key differences
General Use
5.7
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
4.6/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very 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
5.5
7.9
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and 3D due to its high-performance AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, complemented with a high refresh rate screen, factors that enhance gameplay and 3D rendering capabilities. In contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 is poor for these tasks because it has a less powerful Intel Celeron CPU and an integrated Intel UHD Graphics GPU, and a lower screen refresh rate, which limit its ability to process complex graphics quickly.
Engineering and Design
5.5
8.4
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a lower-powered CPU and GPU and only a fraction of the RAM compared to the Razer Blade 14, making it inadequate for demanding engineering and design tasks. Additionally, while both laptops have similar screen sizes, the Razer Blade offers a higher-resolution display and significantly better color coverage, which is crucial for design accuracy and detail.
Content Creation
5.9
8.1
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 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
5.9
7.9
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4.6/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 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
5.8
8.0
14.1in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Razer Blade 14 offers a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness, making documents and websites clear and easy to read, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14's duller screen may strain your eyes over time. In design or engineering work, accurate colors are crucial, and the Razer's display covers a broader color spectrum, leading to precise color representation, whereas the Packard Bell may display colors that are less true to life. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Razer's refresh rate isn't as high as dedicated gaming laptops, which means it won't be as smooth for fast-paced action, even with its resolution and panel quality advantages.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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.
Build Quality
5.1
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 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
$350
$1,965
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a price of $350 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,965.
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Key similarities
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.1in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" both have very good portability.
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How the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$350 | $1,965 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.7 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.76" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.56" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.1" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 4.6/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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