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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is an affordable laptop that is suitable for basic tasks like browsing the internet, word processing, and light multimedia consumption, given its Intel Celeron processor and standard Full HD screen. Its light weight and compact size make it very portable, but this also means its performance is limited, especially for more demanding applications. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17 is a high-end laptop with robust performance, designed to handle intensive tasks, gaming, and creative workloads due to its powerful Intel i9 processor and high-end graphics card. It has a larger, high-resolution screen which is great for detailed work but makes it less portable and it has a more significant impact on battery life. The Razer also comes with a high price tag compared to the Cloudbook. If your primary concern is budget and simple everyday tasks, go for the Cloudbook. If your budget allows and your priority is performance for gaming or professional applications, and you can manage with less portability, the Razer Blade 17 is a better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- 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
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.7
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
4.6/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and only 4GB of RAM, leading to sluggish performance for general use, whereas the Razer Blade 17 is equipped with a high-end Intel i9 processor and 32GB of RAM, ensuring smooth and responsive performance. Additionally, the Cloudbook's screen quality, battery life, and portability are suitable for basic tasks, but the Razer Blade offers a superior screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, although it is less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Gaming and AI
5.5
8.6
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a basic Intel GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, which are not suitable for demanding gaming and 3D applications, while the Razer Blade 17 is equipped with a top-tier Nvidia GPU and a high refresh rate display, making it excellent for such intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.5
9.1
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Packard Bell Cloudbook, with its basic CPU, minimal RAM, and standard graphics, falls short for demanding engineering and design applications, whereas the Razer Blade 17, equipped with a high-performance CPU, abundant RAM, and top-tier graphics, excels in these areas, offering smooth and efficient processing capabilities as well as superior screen quality. Moreover, the Cloudbook’s better portability and quieter operation come at the cost of reduced power and versatility compared to the Razer Blade 17, which, despite being less portable, provides a more enriching experience with its high-quality keyboard and speakers.
Content Creation
5.9
8.5
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 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
8.5
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
4.6/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 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
5.8
8.6
14.1in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Packard Bell Cloudbook's display doesn't deliver the clarity, brightness, or rich colors you need for an immersive experience, which is why it falls short for all user groups, while the Razer Blade 17's screen offers vibrant colors and crisp images that cater well to general use and professional engineering and design tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Razer Blade 17 might lack the high refresh rate that's crucial for smooth motion, even though its resolution and panel type are adequate. The difference in screen quality between the two laptops stems from the superior color accuracy and resolution on the Razer, which are less impactful for gaming where the refresh rate is key.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.1in
SIZE
17.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 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
$4,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a price of $350 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$350 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.7 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.76" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.56" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 32 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 | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.1" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 4.6/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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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