Choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the Jumper 14" Laptop, consider their strengths in different areas. The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, while more expensive, offers high performance suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive engineering tasks with a high-end processor, advanced graphics, and ample storage. It's less portable due to its larger size and weight but provides a better display and gaming-oriented features. On the other hand, the Jumper 14" Laptop is more affordable and offers sufficient performance for general use and portability, with a lighter design and longer battery life, but it won't handle demanding software as effectively as the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
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
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
5.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good for general use due to its powerful Intel i9 processor, ample RAM, high-quality IPS screen, and dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics, which collectively deliver robust performance and display capabilities, but it has moderate battery life and is less portable.
Gaming and AI
8.3/10
5.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, with its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 300 Hz, is well-equipped for gaming and 3D applications, while the Jumper 14" Laptop's less capable Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz make it unsuitable for such demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
5.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 excels in engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i9 processor, high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, and ample 16GB of RAM, combined with a high-quality IPS display that delivers rich colors and contrast. Conversely, the Jumper 14" Laptop's lesser Intel Celeron processor, basic integrated graphics, and lower 12GB of RAM render it inadequate for such demanding tasks, despite its better portability and lower operating noise.
Content Creation
8.0/10
6.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
7.4/10
6.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is 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
7.9/10
6.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the Jumper 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you're mainly using the laptop for general tasks like browsing, document editing, or watching movies, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15's high resolution and brightness provide a vivid and clear display. For engineering and design work, the same laptop also offers a wide color gamut ensuring accuracy in color-sensitive tasks. However, despite its good resolution and panel type, the ASUS' lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D work, which largely benefit from higher refresh rates for smoother visuals and better responsiveness.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 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
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
5.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has good 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
$2,000
$240
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a price of $2,000 and the Jumper 14" Laptop costs $240.
"Asus continues to refine the ROG Strix Scar lineup with new upgrades. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers almost everything you would expect from a gaming laptop at this price. The build quality is great, connectivity options are decent, and there is enough scope for internal upgrades as well. Asus reverts to membrane switches for the keyboard — though not as "clickety" as the opto-mechanical ones we saw with last year's model, they still make for a decent typing and gaming experience. The lack of biometrics in any form is a downer."
"For the vast majority of people looking for a beautiful, affordable, and portable laptop, the Jumper EZbook S5 is a perfect choice. It’s surprisingly capable of things like web browsing, Office, webmail, and beyond. The experience offers a few compromises when it comes to more intensive tasks, but for college students looking to save money, or someone looking to buy their kid a basic daily-use laptop, this is truly one great option."
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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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