If you prioritize higher performance, especially for tasks such as video editing, 3D rendering, or complex computational work, the Apple MacBook Pro is well-equipped with powerful hardware to handle those demands efficiently. However, this comes at a significant cost increase compared to the Jumper Laptop. The MacBook Pro also tends to have a more robust build quality, a higher resolution display, and longer battery life.
On the other hand, the Jumper 14" Laptop is more budget-friendly and should suffice for basic tasks like web browsing, word processing, and light multimedia use. While it can handle general use adequately, its performance in more intensive tasks will be noticeably lesser than the MacBook Pro. Additionally, the build quality, screen resolution, and battery life may not match those of the MacBook Pro. Your choice should be guided by which factors—performance, build quality, and price—you value most for your usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent 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 Pro 14 (2021).
Key differences
General Use
8.4/10
5.9/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
479.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is very good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) excels in general use with superior CPU and graphics performance, more RAM, and an advanced Mini LED display that offers higher screen resolution and better color accuracy than the Jumper 14" Laptop, which along with less battery capacity may limit the user experience. Additionally, the MacBook's larger storage, higher build quality and better keyboard, speaker, and heat management contribute to its higher standing compared to the Jumper, which offers basic performance suitable for less demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.8/10
5.7/10
4.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) 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
8.2/10
5.8/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
4.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) excels in engineering and design use due to its powerful Apple M1 Pro processor, advanced GPU, high-resolution Mini LED screen, and color-accurate display, while the Jumper 14" Laptop's less capable Intel Celeron processor, basic Intel UHD Graphics, standard IPS display, and lower screen quality limit its suitability for such demanding tasks.
Content Creation
8.4/10
6.1/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) 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
8.3/10
6.2/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) 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
9.2/10
6.1/10
14.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
479.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 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 14 (2021) offers a high-resolution Retina display that provides crisp and vibrant visuals, making it excellent for general use and precision tasks like engineering and design, where color accuracy is crucial. However, its refresh rate isn't as high as specialized gaming laptops, which can limit its appeal for 3D applications where smooth motion is key. In contrast, the Jumper 14" Laptop's screen offers decent clarity for everyday tasks and sufficient color representation for some design work but lacks the high refresh rate and superior color gamut coverage needed for advanced 3D and professional engineering applications.
Battery
13.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 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 14 (2021) 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
$1,905
$240
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) has a price of $1,905 and the Jumper 14" Laptop costs $240.
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
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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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