The choice between the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and the Jumper 16" Laptop depends on your priorities. The MacBook Pro often offers superior performance and build quality, making it suitable for intensive tasks like video editing, graphic design, or demanding software development. Its operating system is also a key factor, as it offers a seamless experience with other Apple devices. However, it's heavier on the wallet. The Jumper 16" Laptop, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly, which might make it appealing if you're mostly doing general computing tasks and prioritize saving money. It may also be lighter and offer more screen real estate due to its size, which is a boon for multitasking and entertainment. However, expect its performance and build to reflect the price, potentially being less suitable for heavy-duty tasks. Consider your most common activities and whether the added cost of the MacBook Pro aligns with your need for its advanced capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent 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 Pro 14 (2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.5/10
5.7/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very 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
7.0/10
5.6/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 (2023) is good for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) shines in 3D applications thanks to its higher-end GPU and screen with a refresh rate suitable for smoother visuals, while the Jumper 16" Laptop struggles in gaming and 3D due to its basic GPU and lower screen refresh rate which limits graphic performance and fluidity. However, the MacBook's operating system may not support many popular games, which is an important consideration for gamers.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
5.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.5/10
5.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (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
8.4/10
6.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (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
9.2/10
6.3/10
14.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Jumper 16" Laptop for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14's high-resolution display combined with excellent brightness and color accuracy provides an outstanding viewing experience for general use and design tasks, where sharp images and true-to-life colors are crucial. However, its standard refresh rate is less suited for 3D applications that benefit from higher refresh rates for smoother visuals. In contrast, the Jumper 16" Laptop offers a balance suitable for everyday tasks and some design work but falls short for gaming and 3D due to its average color gamut and lower refresh rate.
Battery
13.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 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
14.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (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 Pro 14 (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
$1,700
$260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has a price of $1,700 and the Jumper 16" Laptop costs $260.
"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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