If your priority is high performance for gaming or resource-intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or engineering software, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 will serve you well but it's considerably more expensive, heavier, and might have a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Jumper 16" Laptop is more budget-friendly, has a larger screen, is lighter, and probably has a longer battery life, but it won't be suitable for demanding tasks due to less powerful hardware. Consider the Jumper for general use, lightweight tasks, and easier transport. 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 16" Laptop
Good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
5.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good for general use due to its powerful Intel i9 processor, ample RAM, and high-quality Nvidia RTX graphics, offering robust performance and better screen quality, but it's heavier and has less battery life than the Jumper 16" Laptop, which is less suited for general use because of its basic Intel Celeron processor, lower RAM, and weaker integrated graphics, although it's more portable and has a longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.3/10
5.6/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 16" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is excellent for gaming and 3D as it has a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 300Hz, which make for smooth and immersive visuals. On the other hand, the Jumper 16" Laptop's basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz limit its ability to render demanding games and 3D applications effectively.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
5.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, with superior CPU, RAM, and GPU, is well-suited for demanding tasks in engineering and design, whereas the Jumper 16" Laptop, with a less powerful processor, less RAM, and a basic integrated graphics chip, falls short for such intensive work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
5.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
7.4/10
6.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
7.9/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the Jumper 16" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15's high resolution and brightness make it stand out, providing a clear and vibrant display, while the Jumper's fair screen quality offers acceptable clarity and brightness at a likely lower price point. In engineering and design, the ASUS's color gamut coverage ensures accurate color representation which is critical for professional editing and modeling tasks, outperforming the Jumper's fair color accuracy. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS's lower refresh rate can lead to less smooth visuals compared to laptops tailored for gaming, which typically prioritize high refresh rates to deliver fluid motion and responsiveness.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Jumper 16" Laptop has 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 16" Laptop has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$260
$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 16" Laptop costs $260.
"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."
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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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