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Updated January 16, 2024·
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is a budget-friendly option, ideal for everyday tasks like browsing the internet, working on documents, and streaming media, but its lower storage capacity and RAM might limit its multitasking abilities and make it unsuitable for more demanding applications. The XPG Xenia 14, being more expensive, offers significantly better performance for intensive tasks like 3D modeling or engineering software, and its higher RAM and storage capacity would benefit those tasks greatly. It's also lighter and more portable, yet with a better screen resolution and battery that's more suitable for continuous work or travel. If price is a primary concern and your usage will be relatively light, the Packard Bell could suffice, whereas for better performance and a more feature-rich experience, especially for professional use, the XPG Xenia would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has no clear advantages over the XPG Xenia 14.
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.7
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
4.6/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The XPG Xenia 14 is good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a weaker CPU and RAM combination, lower screen brightness, and weaker speaker quality, which lead to poor performance for general use, whereas the XPG Xenia 14 boasts a stronger CPU, more RAM, a higher-resolution and brighter display, and overall better build and speaker quality, making it well-suited for general tasks. Additionally, the Xenia's superior battery life and heat management contribute to its ranking as good for general use, despite both laptops having similar portability.
Gaming and AI
5.5
6.1
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The XPG Xenia 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" provides limited gaming and 3D capabilities due to its lower-end Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics 600, which are less powerful and suitable for basic tasks rather than intensive graphics processing; on top of that, it has a standard screen refresh rate and modest screen quality, further detracting from gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
5.5
6.8
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The XPG Xenia 14 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a less powerful CPU, less RAM, and a weaker GPU which are crucial for the demanding software used in engineering and design, along with a lower screen quality that would affect the clarity and detail of design work. Meanwhile, the XPG Xenia 14's higher-end CPU, more abundant RAM, and more capable GPU, in addition to a superior screen, offer the performance and visual clarity needed for such tasks, though it may be less portable and have louder operating noise.
Content Creation
5.9
7.4
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The XPG Xenia 14 is 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
7.2
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.6/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The XPG Xenia 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
6.9
14.1in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The XPG Xenia 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.
If you prioritize a clear display for everyday tasks like browsing or document editing, the XPG Xenia 14's superior resolution and brightness provide a crisper and more vibrant experience than the Packard Bell Cloudbook. For engineering and design, the XPG Xenia 14 offers better color accuracy and range, making it suitable for precise visual work, though for top-tier professional tasks you may want even higher color fidelity. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-paced visuals are key, despite the Xenia's decent resolution, its refresh rate isn't ideal, which may result in less fluid motion compared to laptops with higher refresh rates designed for such use.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The XPG Xenia 14 has 10 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
Excellent
14.1in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
7.2
The XPG Xenia 14 has 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
$800
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a price of $350 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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How the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$350 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.7 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.76" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.56" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.1" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Allen Ngo | July 2021
"The Xenia 14 is a top 14-inch laptop under 1 kg. ADATA isn't exactly known for its laptops and so we weren't expecting much from its first 14-inch Ultrabook. With that said, we're pleasantly surprised by how well the Xenia 14 looks and performs. Not only is it incredibly light, but it has a color accurate 16:10 display, high CPU and GPU performance, easy RAM and SSD serviceability, plenty of port options including Thunderbolt 4, and long battery life. It packs a lot of punch and features considering the size and weight to be better than even the LG Gram series."
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