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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is a budget-friendly option that's adequate for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing, with a lighter weight for easier portability, but it has a less powerful processor, less storage space, and a lower-quality display compared to the Razer Blade 15. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15 is a higher-priced laptop with a much more powerful processor, more memory, and a higher-resolution, faster display; it's suited for intensive tasks such as gaming, 3D design, or video editing, but it's heavier and will be less portable. Consider the Cloudbook if you prioritize cost savings and portability for everyday tasks, or the Blade if you need high performance for demanding applications and are willing to invest more and accept a heavier device. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- 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
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.7
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
4.6/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a less robust CPU and less RAM than the Razer Blade 15, suggesting slower performance and less multitasking capacity, which is vital for general use. Additionally, the Razer Blade boasts superior screen quality, battery life, and build quality—all of which contribute to a better overall user experience for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.5
8.0
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 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
5.5
8.5
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is underpowered for engineering and design tasks due to its basic CPU, minimal RAM, and rudimentary integrated graphics, alongside a screen that underperforms in color accuracy and brightness, important for design work.
Content Creation
5.9
8.0
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 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
7.7
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 15 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
8.2
14.1in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 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 Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" likely has a lower resolution and dimmer display, resulting in a less crisp and vibrant experience compared to the Razer Blade 15's high-resolution, bright display. In engineering and design, the Cloudbook falls short because it probably doesn't cover professional color gamuts as extensively as the Razer Blade, which is important for color accuracy. However, the Razer Blade may not excel in 3D applications because it may have a lower refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion rendering, even though it has a quality panel and resolution.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 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 15 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
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a price of $350 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.1in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" to have very good portability, while the Razer Blade 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$350 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.7 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.76" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.56" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.1" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 4.6/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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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