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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is an affordable option, suited for basic tasks due to its less powerful processor and graphics. With its modest hardware, it's lightweight and has longer battery life, making it highly portable, but not ideal for demanding applications. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18 is a significant investment, providing powerful performance with advanced processors and graphics suitable for gaming, 3D work, machine learning, and engineering software. It has a larger, higher-resolution screen that is great for productivity, but at the cost of heavier weight and likely shorter battery life, which reduces portability. Your choice should align with your primary needs: simple day-to-day use or demanding, resource-intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- 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
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.7
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
4.6/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" offers less memory and a weaker processor compared to the Razer Blade 18, which affects multitasking and performance for daily tasks. While the Cloudbook is lighter and has a longer battery life for better portability, the Razer Blade 18 delivers superior screen quality and overall more powerful components, making it very suitable for demanding applications beyond general use.
Gaming and AI
5.5
8.9
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Razer Blade 18's powerful Nvidia RTX GPU and high screen refresh rate make it excellent for gaming and 3D applications, providing smooth visuals and detailed graphics; in contrast, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a basic Intel UHD Graphics GPU and a standard refresh rate, making it less adequate for those needs due to its limited graphical processing power and slower screen response. Additionally, the Razer's superior CPU and high-quality screen further enhance the gaming experience, whereas the Packard Bell's less powerful CPU and lower screen quality can't cater to high-performance gaming requirements.
Engineering and Design
5.5
9.3
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" with basic CPU, low RAM, and an entry-level GPU is not suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, along with a screen that offers minimal color accuracy and sharpness. In contrast, the Razer Blade 18 is equipped with a high-end CPU, ample RAM, advanced GPU, and a high-quality screen, making it excellent for such tasks despite being heavier and having a shorter battery life.
Content Creation
5.9
8.6
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 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
9.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.6/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 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
8.9
14.1in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 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 14" likely has a lower resolution and dimmer screen affecting its clarity and viewability, which hampers its performance across all use cases. The Razer Blade 18's screen excels in brightness, resolution, and color accuracy, making it ideal for general use and professional applications like engineering and design. However, if the Razer Blade 18's refresh rate isn't particularly high, it would be less suitable for 3D applications and gaming, where smooth motion is critical.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
18.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
8.5
The Razer Blade 18 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
$10
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a price of $350 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
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How the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" and the Razer Blade 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$350 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.7 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.76" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.56" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i9-13950HX | |
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 | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.1" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 4.6/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
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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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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