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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS R410MA and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" are both budget-friendly options with the same processor and graphics capabilities, so their performance should be quite similar. However, if a sharper and potentially better quality display is important to you, the Packard Bell Cloudbook comes with an IPS screen which offers wider viewing angles and a higher resolution. On the other hand, the ASUS R410MA has a slightly longer battery life, which might be more convenient if you need to use it on the go. Both run Windows 11 Home, have a similar amount of storage and memory, and are close in weight, but the ASUS is slightly more compact. If a high-quality screen for media and productivity is paramount, the Packard Bell could be the better choice, whereas if battery life and slightly smaller dimensions take precedence, you may prefer the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
- The ASUS R410MA has no clear advantages over the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14".
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has no clear advantages over the ASUS R410MA.
Key differences
Screen Quality
5.1
5.8
14.0in
SIZE
14.1in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, a laptop with a low-resolution display or subpar brightness can result in a less crisp image and strain on the eyes, which both the ASUS R410MA and Packard Bell Cloudbook suffer from due to their poor screen quality. When it comes to engineering and design, accurate color representation is crucial, and these laptops' screens likely miss the wider color gamuts needed for precision in these fields. In the realm of 3D and gaming, high refresh rates lead to smoother visuals, and both these laptops' poor screen quality implies they probably have lower refresh rates, affecting the overall experience.
Battery
8.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 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.
Cost
$229
$300
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $229 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $300.
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Key similarities
General Use
5.5
5.7
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" and ASUS R410MA are both poor for general use.
The ASUS R410MA and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" both have low-end CPUs and just enough RAM for basic tasks, leading to limited performance in general use. While both have similar weak graphic capabilities due to the same integrated GPU, the Cloudbook offers a better screen quality with a higher resolution and IPS panel over the ASUS's lower-resolution TN panel, yet both laptops struggle with battery life and are only considered very good in portability due to their light weight and compact size.
Gaming and AI
5.4
5.5
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" and ASUS R410MA are both poor for gaming and AI.
The ASUS R410MA and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" both have limited gaming and 3D capabilities due to their shared use of an Intel Celeron N4020 processor and an Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU, which offer basic performance but are not suitable for high-demand tasks. Additionally, their maximum screen refresh rate is 60Hz, which is standard for typical use but falls short for the smoother visuals favored in gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.3
5.5
3.3/10
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 ASUS R410MA are both poor for engineering and design.
The ASUS R410MA and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" are both limited in engineering and design applications due to their Intel Celeron N4020 processor, 4GB of RAM, and Intel UHD Graphics 600, which constrain performance with demanding software typically used in these fields. Moreover, while Packard Bell offers a better screen quality with its IPS panel and higher resolution, both systems lack the powerful components and high-performance attributes needed for engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
5.7
5.9
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" and ASUS R410MA 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
5.6
5.9
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" and ASUS R410MA are both poor for software development.
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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.1in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS R410MA and Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
5.1
The ASUS R410MA 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 ASUS R410MA and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS R410MA | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$229 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.71'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.8" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.54" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | 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 | 8.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 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 | 5.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 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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Matthew Buzzi | August 2021
"The Asus Laptop L410 is a super-affordable PC, even among budget notebooks, compromising on the display and processing power to deliver a serviceable Windows machine with good battery life and useful ports. The build is reasonably solid, there’s a good mix of ports, battery life is long enough, and it can perform basic everyday tasks. On the flip side, the screen is poor, anything other than basic tasks is a tough ask, and it has little memory and even less storage."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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