The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is a premium laptop with a high price tag but excellent performance, suited for intensive tasks like video editing, 3D modeling, and software engineering, with a vibrant Mini LED display, a powerful Apple M3 Pro chip, and superior build quality. Its battery life is robust, making it suitable for long working sessions, and it sports a sleek design but is heavier and less portable. On the other hand, the Jumper 16" Laptop is a budget-friendly option that offers modest performance suitable for basic tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. It has a simpler IPS display and less powerful internals with an Intel Celeron processor and is lighter and more portable. While battery life is likely shorter than the MacBook Pro, and it may struggle with more demanding software, its low cost makes it an attractive choice for those with basic computing needs or for students. Consider your budget and if your tasks demand high performance; if they do, the MacBook Pro may be worth the investment. If not, and you value savings and portability, the Jumper could be sufficient. 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 16" Laptop
The Jumper 16" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.8/10
5.7/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
487.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) excels in general use due to its powerful CPU, ample RAM, high-quality Mini LED screen, and substantial battery life, along with its relatively high portability. In contrast, the Jumper 16" Laptop's weaker CPU, limited RAM, lower screen quality, and shorter battery life make it less suited for demanding tasks and prolonged use.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
5.6/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3456 x 2234
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 16 (Late 2023) is good for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is better equipped for 3D tasks due to its more powerful Apple M3 Pro GPU and a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals, while the Jumper 16" Laptop falls short with its basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and lower refresh rate, making it less suitable for demanding gaming and 3D applications. Despite this, it's important to remember that the MacBook may not support many popular games that are typically designed for Windows.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
5.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
18.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is superior for engineering and design tasks because it features a powerful CPU and GPU combination, abundant RAM, and a high-quality Mini LED screen, whereas the Jumper 16" Laptop is less suitable due to its limited CPU and GPU capabilities, lower RAM, and standard IPS display, which are not on par for demanding engineering software or detailed design work.
Content Creation
8.9/10
5.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
18.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (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
8.9/10
6.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
18.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 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
9.3/10
6.3/10
16.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
487.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 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 16" has superior screen quality for general use and engineering tasks due to its high-resolution display and excellent brightness levels, which provide sharp and vibrant visuals. Its screen also covers a wide color gamut, making it suitable for color-critical engineering and design work. However, for 3D applications that benefit from higher refresh rates, the MacBook's screen falls short, as it prioritizes resolution and color accuracy over speed, making it less ideal for fast-paced 3D rendering or gaming.
Battery
17.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 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.
Build Quality
10.0/10
5.1/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (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
$2,499
$260
$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 16" Laptop costs $260.
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
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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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