The Apple MacBook Air offers a premium build quality, better performance, and a higher-resolution display, making it ideal for professionals and users who prioritize a smooth and visually appealing experience in applications like design or video editing. However, it usually comes at a higher price tag. The Jumper 14" Laptop, on the other hand, may offer adequate performance for day-to-day tasks such as web browsing, office applications, and media consumption at a more affordable price, but it may fall short for more demanding tasks. The MacBook Air also generally boasts longer battery life and a more robust ecosystem with macOS, while the Jumper emphasizes affordability and may sacrifice some performance and build quality to maintain a lower price point. Consider how much you're willing to invest and what you'll primarily use the laptop for before making your decision. If budget is a concern and your needs are basic, the Jumper could suffice. If you require sustained performance for more intensive tasks and prefer a more seamless user experience, the MacBook Air may be worth the extra investment. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Apple MacBook Air (2020)
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Excellent battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
The Jumper 14" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Air (2020).
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
395.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) is good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
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
6.2/10
5.7/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
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 Apple MacBook Air (2020) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Air (2020), with its better GPU and high-quality screen, offers a satisfactory experience for 3D applications despite its refresh rate and CPU limitations, while the Jumper 14" Laptop falls short in gaming and 3D tasks primarily because of its inferior GPU performance. Additionally, the MacBook Air's inability to run many popular games due to platform restrictions further limits its suitability for gaming compared to the more versatile Windows-based Jumper laptop.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
5.8/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) is good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) excels in engineering and design due to its superior CPU and GPU performance, higher RAM, and better screen quality compared to the Jumper 14" Laptop, which falls short with lower sRGB and Adobe RGB color space coverage and less impressive contrast ratio. Additionally, the MacBook Air's fanless operation ensures silent use, important for engineering environments, while the Jumper's lower specifications make it less suitable for demanding tasks.
Content Creation
7.8/10
6.1/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) 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
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) 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
7.5/10
6.1/10
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
395.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Air has a better screen than the Jumper 14" Laptop for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Air's screen offers higher resolution and brightness, enhancing clarity and comfort for everyday tasks and detailed work in engineering and design; it also supports wider color gamuts, which are essential for color accuracy in professional design environments. However, its refresh rate is lower, making it less suitable for 3D applications where smoother motion and quicker refreshes are crucial. In contrast, the Jumper 14" Laptop provides sufficient resolution and brightness for general use and engineering tasks, but lacks in wider color gamut support and high refresh rates, making it less ideal for color-critical design work and 3D gaming or modeling.
Battery
15.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Air has 15 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
10.0/10
5.1/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) has best in class 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
$1,000
$240
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) has a price of $1,000 and the Jumper 14" Laptop costs $240.
"The Apple MacBook Air M2 Entry is a very good, but too expensive daily MacBook. The new MacBook Air M2 is undoubtedly once again a very good mobile companion, but we are still a little bit disappointed on a very high level, which is definitely connected with the increased price point. The new chassis is extremely slim and the front edge is no problem during typing, but the bezels are pretty wide for a modern device and in addition with the vertical space required for the notch, the new Air has larger footprint than some Windows rivals."
"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."
Get a great deal on the Apple MacBook Air (2020) or the Jumper 14" Laptop
About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
103,695
Recommendations made
22,468
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.