The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is well-suited for intensive tasks, including engineering, 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, thanks to its powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia graphics. It's less portable due to its larger size and weight, but it has a high refresh rate screen which is great for smooth visuals in gaming and video editing. On the other hand, the Jumper 16" Laptop with an Intel Celeron processor and integrated graphics is a budget-friendly option for general use like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption, offering better portability due to its lighter weight and smaller dimensions. However, expect lower performance for demanding applications and less immersive gaming experiences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
Good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
5.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
320.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers a more powerful CPU, larger RAM capacity, and better screen quality, which makes it good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop, with a less capable CPU, lower RAM, and inferior screen quality, performs poorly for general tasks. Additionally, the ASUS may be less portable due to its weight and size and has a shorter battery life, but its gaming-grade specifications ensure high performance, as opposed to the Jumper which is more portable and has a longer battery life, yet lacks in computing power for demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
5.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers superior performance for gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and high screen refresh rate, which provide smooth visuals and can handle more demanding graphics tasks. In contrast, the Jumper 16" Laptop falls short for these tasks with its much less capable Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a lower screen refresh rate, leading to less fluid visuals and a reduced ability to process complex graphics efficiently.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
5.6/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers superior CPU and GPU performance, essential for demanding engineering and design tasks, as well as more RAM and better screen quality for detailed visuals, whereas the Jumper 16" Laptop has lower performance components, less memory and an inferior screen, making it unsuitable for intensive engineering use. Despite being less portable, the ASUS has attributes like a high-resolution screen and robust hardware that are critical for complex software applications, while the Jumper, although more portable, lacks the needed power and display capabilities for such specialized work.
Content Creation
8.3/10
5.9/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 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
7.7/10
6.0/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is 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
8.4/10
6.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the Jumper 16" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a display with higher resolution and brightness, and uses a panel type that's known for vibrant colors and wide viewing angles, making it excellent for general use and engineering tasks where color accuracy is crucial. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate reduces the smoothness of motion, which can be a drawback. On the other hand, the Jumper 16" Laptop offers adequate resolution and decent brightness for everyday tasks and casual design work, but its color range and refresh rate aren't sufficient for high-level engineering, design precision, or competitive gaming experiences.
Battery
3.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 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
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Jumper 16" Laptop has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
5.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has good 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
$1,391
$260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the Jumper 16" Laptop costs $260.
"The Asus ROG Strix G17 is an attractive but unbalanced gaming laptop. Its potent AMD Ryzen 9 processor excels in 1080p gaming, but playing at 1440p leaves the middling GeForce RTX 4060 GPU shouldering most of the burden. The display is exceptionally colorful, which is handy for content creators, but since this is a gaming laptop it would be better served with improved HDR capabilities. If battery life isn't a priority, the Strix G17 could serve as a designer by day and a gamer by night."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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