If you prioritize portability and high performance for tasks like intensive engineering or 3D work, the Dell XPS 13 Plus is a premium option with a powerful processor, high-quality display, and larger memory capacity, but comes at a higher cost. For more basic computing needs like web browsing, office work, or less demanding applications, the Jumper 14" Laptop, while less powerful with a modest processor and lower memory, is much more affordable and still offers portability with a slightly larger screen. The Dell also has a better build quality and display resolution, but these features contribute to its higher price. Consider your primary activities—if they're intensive, investing in the Dell might be worthwhile, whereas for everyday tasks, the Jumper could suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
The Jumper 14" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Key differences
General Use
8.4/10
5.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus outperforms the Jumper 14" Laptop for general use due to its superior CPU, more RAM, and higher quality OLED screen, enhancing its speed, multitasking capability, and visual experience. Additionally, while both laptops offer similar portability and battery life, the Jumper's fair performance is limited by its less capable CPU, lower RAM, and basic IPS screen, making it less suitable for demanding tasks despite being budget-friendly.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
5.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" 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
5.8/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is equipped with a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and quality GPU, suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, alongside a superior OLED screen which provides excellent resolution and color accuracy. In contrast, the Jumper 14" Laptop's less powerful CPU and basic GPU, lower amount of RAM, and IPS screen with modest resolution and color coverage make it less suitable for such intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.3/10
6.1/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
8.3/10
6.2/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very 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
8.4/10
6.1/10
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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 XPS 13 Plus features a high-resolution display that offers crisp and clear images with good brightness, making it well-suited for common tasks like browsing and document editing; this same display boasts a wide color gamut, crucial for precision in engineering and design work. However, the Dell's display has a standard refresh rate which falls short for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. Conversely, the Jumper 14" Laptop, with a fair-resolution screen and adequate brightness, manages everyday tasks sufficiently, but its limited color gamut and standard refresh rate do not cater well to the demands of engineering, design, or smooth 3D experiences.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
5.1/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very 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
$1,849
$247
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a price of $1,849 and the Jumper 14" Laptop costs $247.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 13 Plus to have excellent portability, while the Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the Jumper 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
"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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