Choosing between the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and the Jumper 14" Laptop depends on your priorities. The MacBook Pro offers better performance with its Apple M2 chip, higher resolution display, better build quality, and optimized software with macOS. It also has a longer battery life and a more vibrant screen. However, it is more expensive, and with more limited ports, you might need adapters for connectivity. The Jumper, while much more affordable, has an Intel Celeron processor, which is less powerful, but it includes more diverse ports, which could save on the cost of additional adapters. It's suitable for basic tasks and with Windows 11 Home, it might better fit users accustomed to the Windows ecosystem. If you need a machine for intensive tasks such as video editing or software development, the MacBook Pro is likely the better choice, but for basic office work and web browsing, the Jumper could suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
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 (2022).
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
497.0 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 (2022) is good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) excels in general use with a more powerful CPU, higher resolution and brighter screen quality, and better battery life, which make it optimal for a variety of tasks while maintaining portability with its lightweight design. In contrast, the Jumper 14" Laptop, though more affordable and offering more RAM, uses a lesser performing CPU, has a lower screen resolution and brightness, and shorter battery life, which could limit its potential for demanding applications despite its slightly larger screen.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
5.7/10
4.3/10
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 (2022) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) with its M2 chip including a 10-core GPU delivers fair performance for 3D tasks, whereas the Jumper 14" Laptop's Intel UHD Graphics 600 is less adept, providing poor gaming and 3D experiences, in part because its GPU is much less powerful.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
5.8/10
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 Pro 13 (2022) is good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) offers a powerful Apple M2 CPU and integrated GPU that are well-suited for engineering and design tasks, along with a high-quality screen with excellent color coverage. In contrast, the Jumper 14" Laptop's Intel Celeron CPU and UHD Graphics 600 GPU are significantly less powerful, and its screen has lower color accuracy, making it less ideal for these specialized applications.
Content Creation
7.9/10
6.1/10
6.7/10
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 (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
7.8/10
6.2/10
6.7/10
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 (2022) 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
497.0 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.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 offers a high-resolution display with brightness levels that make it suitable for everyday tasks and visibility in various lighting conditions, making it excellent for general use and engineering where color accuracy is crucial. However, its standard refresh rate isn't ideal for 3D applications where smoother motion is key. On the other hand, the Jumper 14" Laptop has a more modest display that provides adequate clarity for day-to-day tasks and sufficient, but not outstanding, color reproduction for engineering, but like the MacBook, lacks the high refresh rate preferred for gaming and 3D work.
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 (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
$1,219
$240
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a price of $1,219 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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