When deciding between the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the Jumper 14" Laptop, consider your priorities. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, while more expensive, provides a more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, making it better suited for intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, gaming, or engineering software. It has a larger screen and higher battery capacity, but this also means it's heavier and less portable. The Jumper 14" Laptop, on the other hand, is more affordable and offers sufficient performance for general use with a smaller, lighter design that enhances portability. However, its Intel Celeron processor and integrated graphics may struggle with more demanding applications. So, if top performance and large-screen experience are essential, and you're okay with less portability and a higher price, the ASUS would be the choice. If you prioritize budget-friendliness, portability, and your tasks are mostly lightweight, the Jumper could be more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
5.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.9/10
5.7/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, which supports features like hardware ray tracing and DLSS, enhancing visual performance substantially compared to the Jumper 14" Laptop's Intel UHD Graphics 600, which is much less capable and doesn't support these advanced gaming features. Though both laptops have similar screen sizes, quality, and refresh rates, the higher-quality GPU in the Asus makes it far more suitable for intensive 3D applications and gaming.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
5.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is equipped with a high-performance AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, 32GB of RAM, and a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, all of which are conducive to demanding engineering and design tasks, along with a high-quality screen. In contrast, the Jumper 14" Laptop houses a much less powerful Intel Celeron CPU, 12GB of RAM, and relies on Intel UHD Graphics, which are insufficient for complex engineering software and detailed graphic work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
6.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
7.9/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
7.2/10
6.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the Jumper 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness, making it well-suited for everyday tasks and professional design work where clarity and color accuracy are crucial. However, it falls short for gaming and 3D, as its refresh rate isn’t high enough for the smooth visuals these activities demand. The Jumper 14" Laptop provides a screen that’s adequate for day-to-day activities and non-critical engineering tasks, but its lower color fidelity and modest refresh rate limit it for both precision creative work and fast-paced gaming situations.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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
Good
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
5.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
$1,500
$247
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Jumper 14" Laptop costs $247.
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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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