If you prioritize performance and a high-quality display, the Apple MacBook Air with its Apple M2 chip and higher-resolution screen outperforms the Jumper Laptop, which has more basic Intel hardware and lower screen quality. However, the MacBook Air comes with a higher price tag, which may not be justifiable if your tasks are not demanding, like heavy video editing or intensive multitasking. On the other hand, the Jumper Laptop offers adequate functionality for everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, and media playback at a much lower cost but with less power and lower build quality. If portability is important, the lighter and thinner MacBook Air might be preferred, but you'll have to deal with a shorter battery life than some heavier competitors. Users looking for a device with longer unplugged time might consider the tradeoff of a bulkier laptop. Consider your spending limit and whether the MacBook Air's enhancements are essential for your work or leisure needs. 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
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
The Jumper 16" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023).
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
5.7/10
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
501.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is good for general use, while the Jumper 16" 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
6.5/10
5.6/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 16" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is considered fair for 3D tasks, largely because its integrated Apple M2 GPU is more capable than basic graphics chips, offering decent graphics processing power suitable for some 3D applications, paired with a high-quality screen that displays a broad range of colors accurately.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
5.6/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023), equipped with the more powerful M2 chip, 8 GB of RAM, and a higher quality screen, is deemed suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the Jumper 16" Laptop, with a less capable Intel Celeron processor, 4 GB of RAM, and a lower quality display, is considered inadequate for such applications. Both machines score well on portability and have respectable keyboards, but the MacBook Air excels with its better-quality speakers and operates silently, which might influence the user experience during prolonged work sessions.
Content Creation
8.0/10
5.9/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is very good for content creation, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
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
8.1/10
6.0/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is very good for software development, while the Jumper 16" 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
7.8/10
6.3/10
15.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
501.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Air 15 has a better screen than the Jumper 16" Laptop for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Air's screen delivers vibrant colors and crisp details due to its high resolution and panel type, making it excellent for general tasks and engineering or design work where color accuracy is crucial. The Jumper's screen quality is adequate for everyday tasks and less demanding design work but lacks the finer color range and sharpness of the MacBook Air. For 3D work, both laptops fall short as they prioritize resolution and panel quality over the high refresh rates required for smooth rendering and gaming experiences.
Battery
15.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Air 15 has 15 hours of battery life. The Jumper 16" 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
Very Good
Good
15.3in
SIZE
16.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) has very good portability, while the Jumper 16" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
5.1/10
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the Jumper 16" 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
$260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) has a price of $1,299 and the Jumper 16" Laptop costs $260.
"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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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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