The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) offers premium performance, an Apple M1 chip with exceptional battery life, and a high-resolution display suited for professional creative work and intensive tasks. It runs macOS, which may be preferable for users entrenched in the Apple ecosystem. In contrast, the Jumper 14" Laptop is more affordable, with an Intel Celeron processor suitable for general use and casual tasks, but it may struggle with heavy workloads. It runs Windows 11 Home, which can be more familiar to many users and offers more software compatibility. The MacBook Pro is less portable due to its weight but provides a more robust build quality, whereas the Jumper is lighter making it easier to carry around but may not be as durable. If budget is a concern and your tasks are primarily web browsing, office applications, and media consumption, the Jumper might suffice. However, for long-term investment and demanding applications, the MacBook's higher price reflects its more powerful capabilities and better overall user experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (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
Best in class 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 Pro 13 (2020).
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
491.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
20.0 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 Pro 13 (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
6.3/10
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 Pro 13 (2020) 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
7.3/10
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 Pro 13 (2020) is good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is better for engineering and design use because it has a more powerful CPU and GPU in the form of the Apple M1, and it boasts a higher-quality screen with greater brightness and color accuracy, which are very important for such tasks. In contrast, the Jumper 14" Laptop is equipped with a less capable Intel Celeron CPU and Intel UHD Graphics, and its screen has lower brightness and color coverage, making it inadequate for demanding engineering and design applications.
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 Pro 13 (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
7.8/10
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 Pro 13 (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
7.6/10
6.1/10
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
491.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the Jumper 14" Laptop for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a high-quality display for tasks like document editing, web browsing, or watching videos, the Apple MacBook Pro 13’s sharp resolution, bright panel, and vibrant colors will serve you well, whereas the Jumper 14" Laptop's display offers adequate clarity and brightness for these activities but won't be as crisp or vivid. For engineers and designers who need precision in color work, the MacBook Pro 13's display covers a wider range of colors with better accuracy, essential for professional photo editing or graphic design, but the Jumper's screen falls short in color reproduction. When it comes to 3D work or gaming, the MacBook Pro's screen lags because of a lower refresh rate, making it less smooth compared to laptops designed for 3D and gaming, while the Jumper also struggles due to its modest refresh rate and resolution.
Battery
20.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 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 Pro 13 (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
$1,249
$240
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has a price of $1,249 and the Jumper 14" Laptop costs $240.
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."
"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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