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Updated January 16, 2024·
If price is a primary concern and you need a laptop for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing, the Acer Aspire 1 may be a good choice due to its lower cost. However, if you're looking for slightly better performance and can afford to spend a bit more, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" could offer improved processing power which might be noticeable in more demanding applications. Keep in mind, though, that neither of these laptops are designed for heavy 3D, machine learning, or gaming tasks. For portability and longer battery life, a trade-off in performance is common, so assess your need for carrying the laptop around against your desire for power. Always consider what main tasks you want to perform on your laptop when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- The Acer Aspire 1 has no clear advantages over the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14".
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
5.2
5.8
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 1 has a better screen than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 for software development, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If the Acer Aspire 1 and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" both have poor screen quality for general use, it's likely because they offer low resolution and insufficient brightness, which can make for a less vivid and less enjoyable viewing experience. For engineering and design tasks, screens need to reproduce colors accurately; lacking significant coverage of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color gamuts means these laptops won’t display colors as precisely as needed for these fields. For gaming and 3D applications, a high refresh rate is critical to achieve fluid visuals; therefore, the subpar refresh rates of these laptops make them less suitable for fast-paced or visually intensive tasks.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.1in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has very good portability, while the Acer Aspire 1 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$244
$350
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $244 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Key similarities
General Use
5.8
5.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Acer Aspire 1 and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" are both poor for general use.
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
5.6
5.5
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Aspire 1 and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 1 is limited in gaming and 3D applications due to its basic Intel Celeron N4500 UHD Graphics, and while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has slightly different Intel UHD Graphics 600, it also falls short for the same activities. Both laptops have a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which does not support the high frame rates required for smooth gaming and 3D rendering, and their CPUs are not powerful enough for demanding tasks, further impacting their performance in these areas.
Engineering and Design
5.5
5.5
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" and Acer Aspire 1 are both poor for engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire 1 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" are equipped with basic Intel Celeron processors, minimal RAM, and integrated graphics cards, which limits their ability to handle the demands of engineering and design software. Additionally, while both laptops feature full HD screens, the Aspire's TN panel and the Cloudbook's low color coverage make them less suitable for tasks requiring high screen quality, like precise design work.
Content Creation
5.9
5.9
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" and Acer Aspire 1 are both poor for content creation.
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
6.1
5.9
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 1 to be only fair 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 has 7 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
5.5
5.1
The Acer Aspire 1 and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" both have poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Aspire 1 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 1 | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$244 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Joshua Goldman | May 2020
"There are no surprises and nothing's extraordinary here but this laptop's price. For those in need of an inexpensive Windows laptop for undemanding tasks, though, the Acer Aspire 1 offers just enough to get the basics done and a larger screen to do them on."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
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