Choosing between the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and the Jumper 16" Laptop comes down to several factors. The MacBook Pro offers a high-resolution Mini LED display, longer battery life, and a powerful Apple M3 chip that's suitable for intensive tasks such as engineering, 3D work, and gaming. However, this comes with a higher price tag and might be more than what's necessary for general use. On the other hand, the Jumper Laptop is more budget-friendly and offers decent performance for everyday tasks, though it might struggle with more demanding applications. It's heavier and has a lower-resolution IPS screen, which may not be as vibrant as the MacBook's, and its smaller battery may not last as long. Ultimately, if premium build quality, screen, and performance are crucial and you're comfortable with a higher price, go for the MacBook Pro, but if you're looking for basic functionality without the added cost, consider the Jumper Laptop. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
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
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 (Late 2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.2/10
5.7/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) excels in performance for general use with its robust CPU, ample RAM, and high-resolution Mini LED screen, ensuring a smooth experience with extended battery life and high portability due to its lightweight design.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
5.6/10
4.5/10
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 (Late 2023) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) excels in 3D tasks due to its powerful integrated 10-core GPU and high screen refresh rate, which create a smooth and responsive visual experience; however, it may not support many popular games that are incompatible with macOS. On the other hand, the Jumper 16" Laptop has a less capable Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, making it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications where high graphical performance is required.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
5.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 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
8.4/10
5.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 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
8.2/10
6.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.0 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 (Late 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 is renowned for its high-resolution, bright Retina display, which along with its panel type, makes it ideal for activities that require crisp and vivid image quality, like general use, and engineering and design tasks demanding accurate color reproduction, thanks to its wide color gamuts. The Jumper 16" Laptop, while offering acceptable quality for everyday tasks and sufficient resolution for general engineering and design work, lacks the advanced color gamut support that professional design users might need. Both laptops are not well-suited for 3D applications and gaming which benefit greatly from high refresh rates; they prioritize resolution and color accuracy over the faster screen refreshes that gaming enthusiasts often seek.
Battery
17.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 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
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 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 (Late 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
$1,499
$260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has a price of $1,499 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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