The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) offers superior performance, higher-quality display, and longer battery life, making it well-suited for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D modeling, or gaming. However, it is significantly more expensive and less portable due to its larger size and weight. On the other hand, the Jumper 14" Laptop is much more affordable and lightweight, better for general use and carrying around. Its performance is more modest, so it's less ideal for demanding applications but can handle basic tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and light media consumption. The choice depends on whether high performance and display quality justify the higher cost and reduced portability in your case. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 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
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
8.8/10
5.9/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
487.0 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 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) stands out in general use due to its robust CPU and RAM, leading to faster performance, and its high-quality Mini LED screen with superior resolution and color accuracy, along with a significantly longer battery life, which enhances both the user experience and portability despite being heavier.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
5.7/10
6.2/10
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 (Late 2023) is good for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is suited for 3D work due to its more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate compared to the Jumper 14" Laptop, which has a weaker GPU and lower refresh rate making it less ideal for gaming and 3D tasks. However, despite the MacBook's capabilities, some popular games may not be compatible with its operating system, limiting gaming options.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
5.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
18.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has a powerful CPU, abundant RAM, an advanced GPU, and superior screen quality which are crucial for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the Jumper 14" Laptop has a basic CPU, less RAM, and inferior GPU and screen which are not suited for such intense work. The MacBook Pro excels in other somewhat important factors like portability, keyboard, and speaker quality, creating a quieter and more comfortable work environment than the Jumper Laptop, which, though more portable, compromises on screen colors and build quality relevant to engineering and design.
Content Creation
8.9/10
6.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
18.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) 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
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
18.0 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 (Late 2023) 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
9.3/10
6.1/10
16.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
487.0 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 has a high-quality display with excellent color accuracy covering wide color gamuts, making it ideal for engineering and design work where precise color representation is crucial. For general use, its high resolution and brightness offer a sharp and vivid viewing experience, but for 3D applications, it falls short due to a lower refresh rate. The Jumper 14" Laptop provides a decent display for general use and design tasks at an affordable price, but the screen lacks the superior color range and high refresh rates needed for optimal 3D and gaming experiences.
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 (Late 2023) 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 (Late 2023) 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
$2,499
$240
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has a price of $2,499 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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