The Acer Aspire 1 is a budget-friendly option that is significantly less expensive than the Jumper 14" Laptop. It is equipped with an Intel Celeron N4500 processor, 4GB of RAM, and has a screen size of 15.6 inches with a TN panel. On the other hand, the Jumper 14" Laptop has a more powerful Intel Celeron J4105 processor, a larger 12GB RAM, a smaller 14-inch screen but with a superior IPS panel. If you're looking for more computing power and a better screen at a higher price, the Jumper is a wiser choice. However, for basic tasks and if you are on a strict budget, the Acer Aspire 1 will serve you well despite its lower performance capacity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
The Acer Aspire 1 has no clear advantages over the Jumper 14" Laptop.
Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
5.2/10
6.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 1 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 1 likely has lower resolution and brightness, affecting the clarity and visibility for any task, whereas the Jumper's fair screen quality implies a better balance of these aspects, making it more suitable for everyday tasks and engineering work despite both having limitations in color reproduction for professional design. For gaming and 3D applications, the Acer's poor quality suggests it lacks the high refresh rates and adequate resolution needed for smooth visuals and detail, whereas the Jumper, while fair for general use, still falls short in providing the immersive, responsive experience serious gaming requires due to a similarly low refresh rate.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Acer Aspire 1 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$230
$247
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $230 and the Jumper 14" Laptop costs $247.
The Jumper 14" Laptop and Acer Aspire 1 are both poor for general use.
The Acer Aspire 1 has a lower quality TN screen, less RAM, and a less powerful CPU than the Jumper 14" Laptop, leading to its poorer performance for general use. Additionally, while both laptops have similar battery life, the Jumper's better screen quality, higher RAM, and more modern processor make it more suitable for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.6/10
5.7/10
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
7.5/10
The Jumper 14" Laptop and Acer Aspire 1 are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 1 and the Jumper 14" Laptop are both limited in gaming and 3D tasks due to their basic integrated graphics units—the Intel Celeron UHD Graphics on the Aspire and Intel UHD Graphics 600 on the Jumper—neither of which are powerful enough to handle demanding gaming or 3D applications effectively. Additionally, both have maximum screen refresh rates of 60Hz, which fall short for gaming where higher refresh rates contribute to smoother motion on-screen.
Engineering and Design
5.5/10
5.8/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The Jumper 14" Laptop and Acer Aspire 1 are both poor for engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire 1 and Jumper 14" Laptop are both poorly suited for engineering and design due to their basic CPUs, with the Acer using an Intel Celeron N4500 and the Jumper employing an Intel Celeron J4105, and their limited RAM, where the Acer has 4 GB and Jumper has 12 GB; both aspects are crucial for demanding applications typically used in these fields. Furthermore, both laptops possess integrated graphics, which are insufficient for the intensive graphical tasks often required in such disciplines, and their screen quality, with the Acer’s TN panel and the Jumper’s IPS panel, while the latter is somewhat better, neither provides the high color accuracy or contrast needed for precise design work.
Content Creation
5.9/10
6.1/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jumper 14" Laptop to be only fair for content creation, while the Acer Aspire 1 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
6.1/10
6.2/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Jumper 14" Laptop and Acer Aspire 1 are both only fair 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The Jumper 14" Laptop 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
5.5/10
5.1/10
The Acer Aspire 1 and Jumper 14" Laptop 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 Jumper 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
"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."
"For the vast majority of people looking for a beautiful, affordable, and portable laptop, the Jumper EZbook S5 is a perfect choice. It’s surprisingly capable of things like web browsing, Office, webmail, and beyond. The experience offers a few compromises when it comes to more intensive tasks, but for college students looking to save money, or someone looking to buy their kid a basic daily-use laptop, this is truly one great option."
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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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