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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) and the Jumper 14" Laptop involves considering your needs and budget. The MacBook Air offers a higher resolution display, more powerful Apple M2 chip for better performance, silent operation with a fanless design, and is likely to have longer battery life due to a larger battery. It is better suited for demanding tasks and has a sleek design but comes at a higher price. On the other hand, the Jumper with an Intel Celeron processor is less expensive, has more RAM, and runs Windows 11, making it suitable for basic computing tasks, but may not perform as well with more intensive applications, and has a smaller battery which could mean shorter battery life. If performance and display quality are priorities and cost is less of an issue, the MacBook Air might be preferable. If you're looking for a budget-friendly option for everyday tasks, the Jumper could be more appropriate. Make sure to match your choice with the kind of tasks you intend to perform most frequently. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023)
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very 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 15 (2023).
Key differences
General Use
7.9
5.9
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
501.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) 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
6.5
5.7
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2880 x 1864
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 15 (2023) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.6
5.8
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) excels for engineering and design use due to its powerful Apple M2 processor, high-quality GPU, and superior screen quality with wide color coverage and high brightness, while the Jumper 14" Laptop's Intel Celeron processor and UHD Graphics 600 are less capable, and its screen significantly underperforms in color accuracy and brightness for detailed design work. Portability and keyboard quality are strong points for both, but the MacBook's silent operation and better overall build make it more suitable for demanding tasks, where the Jumper's lower performance components limit its engineering and design capabilities.
Content Creation
8.0
6.1
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is very 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
8.1
6.2
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) 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
7.8
6.1
15.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
501.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Air 15 has a better screen than the Jumper 14" Laptop for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you require a laptop with a vibrant display, the Apple MacBook Air offers a high-resolution screen with bright and accurate colors, making it ideal for everyday tasks as well as demanding engineering and design work where color precision is crucial. However, if you're into 3D applications or gaming, the MacBook's screen may not be the best fit since it lacks a high refresh rate, which is key for smooth motion and responsiveness. Conversely, the Jumper laptop's lesser screen specifications mean you'll see a more average display experience across the board, with less color accuracy for engineering and design and lower performance for gaming and 3D tasks due to its limitations in brightness, color gamut, and refresh rate.
Battery
15.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Air 15 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
5.1
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) 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
$1,299
$240
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) has a price of $1,299 and the Jumper 14" Laptop costs $240.
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Key similarities
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
15.3in
SIZE
14.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) and Jumper 14" Laptop both have very good portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) | Jumper 14" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $240 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.4'' x 9.4'' x 0.45'' | 13.1'' x 8.6'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.3 lbs | 2.76 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.4" | 13.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 8.64" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 | Intel Celeron J4105 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 15 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 66.6 Wh | 35.52 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1864 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 501 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 10/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023)
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Andreas Osthoff | June 2023
"The Apple MacBook Air 15 is boringly good. The new MacBook Air 15 is a very good, but also boring device, because apart from the larger screen and the higher price, there are no differences compared to the smaller MacBook Air M2 from last year. No new processor, no additional ports, just the usual basic hardware - but the overall package is extremely good and it simply works. Above all, the lack of fans is an aspect that should not be underestimated in everyday use. In our opinion, the Air could be a lot better, but Apple goes easy on itself here."
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Michael C. Smith | January 2024
"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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