The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is a better choice for high-performance applications such as gaming, 3D modeling, or engineering tasks, thanks to its powerful AMD Ryzen processor and RTX graphics card, which greatly exceed the capabilities of the Jumper's Celeron processor and integrated UHD graphics. However, the ASUS is heavier and thus less portable than the Jumper, which might matter if you prioritize mobility. The Jumper also offers a larger screen size, but this comes with a trade-off of a lower battery capacity and less system memory compared to the ASUS, which means it won’t perform as well with multiple or intensive applications running. If cost is a significant factor and your primary activities include basic tasks like browsing, document editing, and non-demanding applications, the Jumper may be sufficient. However, for demanding tasks and better longevity, investing in the ASUS is advisable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
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 battery life
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
The Jumper 16" Laptop has no clear advantages over the ASUS TUF Gaming A15.
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
5.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 excels for general use due to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, substantial RAM, and high-quality IPS screen, offering brisk performance and a pleasing visual experience, though it's less portable and offers shorter battery life. Conversely, the Jumper 16" Laptop, while more portable and with a larger screen, falls short due to a less capable Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and subpar screen quality, hindering overall performance and usability.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
5.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 delivers superior gaming and 3D performance, as it comes with the Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, which are very important for rendering complex graphics smoothly. On the other hand, the Jumper 16" Laptop is equipped with a much less powerful Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, making it less suitable for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
5.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is equipped with a more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, alongside ample RAM and storage, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks; by contrast, the Jumper 16" Laptop has a less capable Intel Celeron CPU and integrated graphics, as well as less RAM and storage, thus not meeting the hardware requirements needed for intensive computing work. Furthermore, the ASUS has a display with better color coverage and refresh rate, which is crucial for design accuracy and fluidity in visuals, whereas the Jumper's screen, albeit larger, lags behind in these attributes.
Content Creation
8.0/10
5.9/10
9.1/10
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 TUF Gaming A15 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
7.6/10
6.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
7.2/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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 TUF Gaming A15 delivers on panel type, resolution, and brightness, making it a solid choice for general tasks and precise engineering work where clear visuals are key, but its lower refresh rate may disappoint gamers who seek smooth motion. The Jumper 16" Laptop maintains fair across general and engineering use by balancing resolution and panel adequacy, but falls short for gaming and 3D pursuits, where its refresh capabilities are less than ideal. Both lack the high refresh rates desired for 3D applications, with the ASUS being a better all-rounder except in gaming scenarios where it doesn't shine as brightly as specialized gaming laptops.
Battery
11.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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
7.2/10
5.1/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
$2,059
$260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 and the Jumper 16" Laptop costs $260.
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
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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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