The Acer Aspire 3 15, being less expensive, may be more suited if you are on a budget and need a machine for general use. However, if you require higher performance for tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, and are willing to invest more, the Jumper 14" Laptop is likely to offer better capabilities. Bear in mind that with the Acer, you might compromise on speed and advanced features, but gain in savings. On the other hand, the Jumper's higher cost might give you a boost in performance but at a hit to your wallet. Consider portability as well: a larger screen on the Acer means less portability compared to the smaller Jumper. Battery life can also be a deciding factor if you need to use the laptop on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 15
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
6.6/10
5.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
244.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Acer Aspire 3 15 is only fair for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 15 offers a decent balance for general use with a Ryzen CPU and 8GB of RAM, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Jumper 14" Laptop, which is more portable and has more storage and RAM that might improve multitasking, yet features a less powerful Celeron processor and lower screen brightness.
Content Creation
7.0/10
6.1/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Aspire 3 15 is good for content creation, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is only fair.
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
7.0/10
6.2/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Aspire 3 15 is good for software development, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.2/10
6.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
244.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a better screen than the Jumper 14" Laptop for software development, and content creation.
Both the Acer Aspire 3 and the Jumper 14" Laptop have screens that are good enough for tasks like browsing and document editing, where color precision and refresh rates are less critical. However, for engineering and design, their displays might not cover the wider color gamuts needed for precise color work. As for gaming and 3D applications, these laptops fall short as they lack the high refresh rates that provide smoother visuals and a competitive edge in fast-paced games.
Battery
9.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has 9.5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2/10
5.1/10
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has only fair build quality, while the Jumper 14" Laptop has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$300
$247
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a price of $300 and the Jumper 14" Laptop costs $247.
The Acer Aspire 3 15 and Jumper 14" Laptop are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 3 15 is fair for gaming and 3D due to its moderately capable AMD Radeon 610M GPU and average refresh rate, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor for these tasks, hindered by its weaker Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and the same moderate refresh rate. Both laptops have CPUs that somewhat affect performance, but it's primarily their GPUs where the Acer outmatches the Jumper, confirming its relative adequacy for lighter gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
5.8/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The Acer Aspire 3 15 and Jumper 14" Laptop are both poor for engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire 3 15 is considered fair for engineering and design due to its better AMD Ryzen CPU and dedicated AMD Radeon GPU, which support more demanding tasks, whereas the Jumper 14" Laptop, with a weaker Intel Celeron CPU and integrated Intel UHD Graphics, lags in performance crucial for such applications. Additionally, the Aspire 3 has a slightly larger screen with higher quality display characteristics, important for design work, but is less portable and slightly louder under load compared to the more portable but less capable Jumper 14" Laptop with its silent operation.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 15 and the Jumper 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
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"The Acer Aspire 3 is okay for school use. It feels reasonably well-built, and it's easy to carry around. The display looks decently sharp and provides plenty of space for multitasking, but it doesn't get bright enough to combat glare. Its Intel Core i3-N305 CPU and integrated graphics can only handle simple tasks, like text processing, web browsing, and video playback, so it isn't ideal for students in more technical fields like 3D graphics. Unfortunately, the battery lasts only around six to seven hours of light use."
"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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