The Acer Nitro 16 is a better choice for intensive tasks such as gaming, engineering, or 3D work due to its advanced AMD processor and Nvidia graphics card. It also has a larger, higher-resolution screen which can make these activities more enjoyable, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, thus less portable. The Jumper 14" Laptop, on the other hand, is more affordable and offers a smaller, lighter option with longer battery life, making it suitable for general use like web browsing, office works, and media consumption, but its Intel Celeron processor and integrated graphics are not suited for demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 16
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
494.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Acer Nitro 16 is good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Nitro 16 is equipped with a high-end AMD Ryzen CPU, ample RAM, and an RTX GPU, making it powerful for varied tasks and gaming, but its larger screen and heavier weight affect portability and it offers less battery life than some ultraportables.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
5.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Nitro 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Nitro 16 is well-equipped for gaming and 3D tasks due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of up to 165Hz, which can render fast-moving scenes smoothly. In contrast, the Jumper 14" Laptop has a much less capable Intel UHD Graphics 600 integrated solution and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, limiting its ability to handle demanding graphical tasks and resulting in less fluid visual performance.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
5.8/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Nitro 16 is equipped with a high-performance AMD Ryzen processor, NVIDIA RTX GPU, and more RAM, which are very important for demanding engineering and design tasks, as well as a superior screen quality that ensures clear and detailed visuals. In contrast, the Jumper 14" Laptop, with a low-end Intel Celeron processor, basic integrated graphics, and less RAM, falls short in providing the necessary computing power and screen fidelity for such specialized work.
Content Creation
7.8/10
6.1/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 16 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
7.7/10
6.2/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Nitro 16 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
8.3/10
6.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
494.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 16 has a better screen than the Jumper 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Nitro 16 offers a high-resolution display with bright and vibrant colors, making it suitable for general use and detailed engineering tasks that require accurate color representation. However, its lower refresh rate may not deliver the smooth visuals desired by gamers and 3D professionals. The Jumper 14" Laptop's fair screen quality, due to its adequate resolution and brightness, suffices for basic tasks and casual design work, but its limited color accuracy and refresh rates fall short for professional engineering, design, gaming, and 3D applications.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 16 has 9 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
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Acer Nitro 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
5.1/10
The Acer Nitro 16 has good 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
$1,050
$247
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Nitro 16 has a price of $1,050 and the Jumper 14" Laptop costs $247.
"Video editing, rendering and, of course, gaming represent the Nitro 16's core competencies with a Ryzen 7 7735HS and GeForce RTX 4070 providing the necessary power. Both chips run at consistently high clock speeds. A fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the required storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Nitro 16 AN16-41, Acer has a well-specced, mid-range gaming laptop in its portfolio."
"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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