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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 generally offers better performance, making it suitable for more intensive tasks like engineering or video editing. If your work involves such demanding applications, the extra cost can be justified. On the other hand, the Jumper 14" laptop is more budget-friendly, suitable for general use such as web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. However, its lower price may reflect compromises in speed, build quality, and feature set. If portability and battery life are your primary concerns, and your tasks are not performance-intensive, the Jumper might be the more sensible option, as it's lighter and may offer longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5420
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
- The Jumper 14" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 14 5420.
Key differences
General Use
7.6
5.9
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
279.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 excels in general use due to its superior CPU, more RAM, and better screen quality, which are all very important factors, thus providing smoother performance for a variety of tasks alongside good portability and battery life. Conversely, the Jumper 14" Laptop, with a modest CPU, less RAM, and lower screen quality, offers less robust performance and could struggle with more demanding tasks, though it may still be adequate for basic functions and benefits from being lightweight and having decent battery longevity.
Gaming and AI
6.4
5.7
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 offers fair gaming and 3D performance thanks to its Nvidia MX570 graphics, while the Jumper 14" Laptop falls short in this area due to its much less powerful Intel UHD Graphics 600. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the GPU plays a very important role in gaming and 3D applications, greatly influencing their performance in these tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.1
5.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is better suited for engineering and design due to its stronger CPU, dedicated GPU, and higher RAM, which are crucial for intensive applications, while the Jumper 14" Laptop's less powerful CPU, basic integrated graphics, and lower RAM limit its capability for such tasks. Additionally, the Dell Inspiron offers a higher quality display with better resolution and color coverage, enhancing visual detail and accuracy important for design work, unlike the Jumper which has a standard display quality.
Content Creation
7.5
6.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is 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
6.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 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
6.5
6.1
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
279.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has a better screen than the Jumper 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 and Jumper 14" Laptop offer adequate resolution and brightness for tasks like browsing, document editing, and video streaming, which is why their screen quality is considered fair for general use. For engineering and design work, the screens' ability to represent a wide range of colors is not as expansive as professional-grade displays, hence they're only fair for these uses due to limited color gamut coverage. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications where the visuals are enhanced by smoother motion and sharpness, the lower refresh rates and moderate resolution of these laptops' screens fall short, classifying them as poor for these specific tasks.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has 10 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
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Jumper 14" Laptop and Dell Inspiron 14 5420 both have very good portability, though the Jumper 14" Laptop has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
5.1
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 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
$971
$247
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 has a price of $971 and the Jumper 14" Laptop costs $247.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 5420 | Jumper 14" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$971 | $247 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 13.1'' x 8.6'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 2.76 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 13.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 8.64" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1255U | Intel Celeron J4105 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 35.52 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 279 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Nick Ross | March 2023
"If laptops were food, then the Dell Inspiron 14 5420 is arguably a Big Mac. There are cheaper and more expensive options, but this arguably represents the baseline of quality and value in the world of mobile computing… something that’s underlined by the attractive $1,279 price tag."
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Michael C. Smith | January 2024
"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 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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