Choosing between the Dell G15 5520 and the Jumper 16" Laptop depends on what you prioritize. For rigorous tasks like gaming, 3D work, or machine learning, the Dell provides significantly better performance due to its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which affects portability. Conversely, the Jumper is more affordable, offers a larger screen with a slightly higher resolution, and a longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and better for carrying around. However, its performance is modest in comparison, not ideal for intensive engineering tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell G15 5520
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
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
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
5.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
251.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Dell G15 5520 is good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Dell G15 5520 offers robust performance for general use due to its superior CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen with a good refresh rate; although it has a moderate battery life and is slightly less portable due to its weight. In contrast, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is more portable and has longer battery life, it falls short with a weaker CPU, less RAM, and lower-quality screen for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
5.6/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell G15 5520 is good for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
5.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Dell G15 5520 is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Dell G15 5520 offers superior CPU and GPU capabilities which are crucial for demanding engineering and design tasks, along with more RAM and a high-quality screen, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is limited by a less powerful processor, basic integrated graphics, and less RAM, making it less suitable for such intensive uses. Additionally, the Dell's enhanced screen refresh rate and better build quality support prolonged work sessions, but it is less portable and noisier than the lightweight and quieter Jumper laptop, which trades off performance for portability and operating noise.
Content Creation
7.9/10
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 Dell G15 5520 is 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
7.5/10
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
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell G15 5520 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
7.1/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
251.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Dell G15 5520 has a better screen than the Jumper 16" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell G15 5520 offers a display with higher resolution and brightness, which are crucial for clarity and visibility in general use, while its color gamut coverage ensures accurate color reproduction essential for engineering and design work. However, its lower refresh rate can be a disadvantage for gaming and 3D applications, where quick on-screen action requires smoother motion clarity. On the other hand, the Jumper 16" Laptop, with fair screen quality characteristics, provides a balanced experience for general tasks and some design work, but shares a similar shortcoming in refresh rate, limiting its appeal for gaming and 3D projects.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Jumper 16" Laptop has good portability, while the Dell G15 5520 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
5.1/10
The Dell G15 5520 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
$1,000
$230
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell G15 5520 has a price of $1,000 and the Jumper 16" Laptop costs $230.
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | April 2023
"The Dell G15 (2022) is a 15.6-inch budget gaming laptop, and is great for gaming. You can configure the laptop with powerful Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and various NVIDIA dedicated GPUs, all of which deliver a smooth gaming experience at 1080p. There's also a QHD 240Hz display option if you want better visuals, though you'll have to pair it with the top-end NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti to get good frame rates. It doesn't get overly hot or loud under load, and there's no noticeable throttling on the CPU or GPU. Unfortunately, the 120Hz panel has a slow response time, causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate."
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About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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