Choosing between the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) and the Jumper 14" Laptop involves prioritizing performance, build quality, and usage needs. The MacBook Pro is designed for professionals and offers high processing power, better graphics, a higher-quality display with a higher resolution, and a longer battery life, making it suitable for intensive tasks like video editing, 3D work, and other demanding applications. In contrast, the Jumper Laptop is much more affordable and provides moderate performance suitable for everyday use like web browsing, office tasks, and media consumption. The MacBook Pro is heavier and less portable compared to the lightweight Jumper, which may matter if you plan to carry your laptop around frequently. If top-notch performance and a premium display are essential and you're willing to invest more, the MacBook Pro is your best bet. On the other hand, if you need a basic laptop for casual use and portability, and budget is a key consideration, the Jumper Laptop would be a more cost-effective choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021)
Excellent 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
Best in class battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
9.0/10
5.9/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
497.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is excellent 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
7.0/10
5.7/10
5.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3456 x 2234
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 16 (2021) is good 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
8.7/10
5.8/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
5.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" 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
8.8/10
6.1/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (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
8.9/10
6.2/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (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
9.4/10
6.1/10
16.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 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 16 (2021) excels for general use and design work with its high-resolution, bright display, and wide color coverage that presents colors vividly and accurately, which is crucial for precise visual tasks such as photo editing and graphic design. However, for 3D tasks that demand fast motion rendering, such as gaming or 3D modeling, the MacBook's lower refresh rate makes it less suitable, as a higher refresh rate would provide smoother motion and better responsiveness.
The Jumper 14" Laptop's average panel type, resolution, and brightness make it adequate for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, while its color gamut may suffice for non-professional engineering and design work but lacks the accuracy for high-end tasks. Its screen, with a modest refresh rate, falls short for gaming and 3D applications where fluid visuals and rapid movements are needed for an immersive experience.
Battery
17.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.2in
SIZE
14.0in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
5.1/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (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
$1,949
$240
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) has a price of $1,949 and the Jumper 14" Laptop costs $240.
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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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