If you value performance and a premium build, the MacBook Air (2022) offers a reliable ecosystem, high-quality display, and robust performance, ideal for a wide range of tasks from general use to creative work. However, it comes with a higher price tag compared to the Jumper 14" Laptop, which can be a budget-friendly alternative for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, and other non-intensive activities. The Jumper may offer more value for money but could fall short for demanding applications or multitasking. Consider the Apple MacBook Air if you expect to undertake performance-intensive tasks and prefer a long-lasting investment, and choose the Jumper if affordability and basic functionality are your primary concerns. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Air (2022)
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Excellent portability
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 (2022).
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
486.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
9.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) 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
6.4/10
5.7/10
4.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1664
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 (2022) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) offers better 3D performance because it includes the Apple M2 chip with an integrated 8-core GPU, which is more capable than the Intel UHD Graphics 600 found in the Jumper 14" Laptop. However, for gaming, keep in mind that many popular games do not run on the MacBook Air's MacOS, whereas the Jumper with Windows will support a broader range of games despite its lower-performing GPU and processor.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
5.8/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
4.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) is good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) is well-suited for engineering and design tasks due to its more capable Apple M2 processor and superior screen quality, as well as its high-resolution display and wide color gamut coverage, which ensures better visual accuracy for design work.
Content Creation
7.9/10
6.1/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) 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
8.0/10
6.2/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) is very 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
7.6/10
6.1/10
13.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
486.0 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 display offers high resolution and brightness, which enhances the viewing experience for general activities like web browsing and video streaming, making texts clear and colors vibrant. For engineering and design tasks, this laptop's screen covers a wide color spectrum, providing accurate color reproduction that's crucial for detailed design work. However, for 3D applications, the MacBook Air's screen falls short because it has a standard refresh rate that isn't as smooth as specialized gaming laptops, which can impact the fluidity of fast-moving visuals.
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.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
13.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has excellent portability, while the Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
5.1/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) 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
$899
$240
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has a price of $899 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."
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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.
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