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Updated January 12, 2024·
If cost is your primary concern, the Gateway 14.1" laptop is significantly more affordable and should handle basic tasks like web browsing and document editing. However, if you need more storage, memory, and slightly better performance for multitasking or more demanding applications, the Jumper 14" laptop provides these advantages, albeit at a higher price. The Jumper also comes with a newer operating system, Windows 11, compared to the Gateway's Windows 10S. In terms of portability, the Jumper is lighter, which makes it easier to carry around. The tradeoff is between price and modest performance improvements, with portability slightly favoring the Jumper. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
- The Gateway 14.1" has no clear advantages over the Jumper 14" Laptop.
Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
- The Jumper 14" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Gateway 14.1".
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.0
6.1
14.1in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
208.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a better screen than the Gateway 14.1" for content creation, and software development.
If you're focused on general use like browsing and watching videos, both the Gateway and Jumper laptops offer acceptable screen quality with adequate resolution and brightness but don't expect exceptional clarity or color depth. For engineering and design tasks, the importance of color accuracy increases, and while both laptops provide fair quality, they might not meet the precise standards required by professionals in that field due to limited color gamut coverage. Gamers and 3D designers should be aware that both models will fall short because of their lower refresh rates and the balance between resolution and panel type not being optimal for fast-paced or highly detailed graphics.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gateway 14.1" has 8 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
14.1in
SIZE
14.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Jumper 14" Laptop and Gateway 14.1" both have very good portability, though the Jumper 14" Laptop has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$99
$247
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Gateway 14.1" has a price of $99 and the Jumper 14" Laptop costs $247.
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Key similarities
General Use
5.6
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
208.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Jumper 14" Laptop and Gateway 14.1" are both poor for general use.
The Gateway 14.1" offers a weaker CPU and less RAM than the Jumper 14" Laptop which can make it slower and less capable of handling multiple applications at once; coupled with its lower screen brightness and color coverage, it delivers a less vivid display experience. In contrast, the Jumper 14" has more memory, both in terms of RAM and storage, a slightly better CPU, and better screen characteristics which contribute to a more satisfactory general use experience, although it has a shorter battery life and scores lower in speaker quality compared to the Gateway..
Gaming and AI
5.4
5.7
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Jumper 14" Laptop and Gateway 14.1" are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Gateway 14.1" and Jumper 14" Laptop are ill-suited for gaming and 3D applications because both use Intel Celeron processors and integrated Intel UHD Graphics 600, which lack the power and performance necessary for these tasks. Additionally, they both have a maximum screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which can hinder the smooth visual experience required for gaming and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
5.5
5.8
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The Jumper 14" Laptop and Gateway 14.1" are both poor for engineering and design.
The Gateway 14.1" laptop, with only 4 GB of RAM and an Intel Celeron CPU, falls short for engineering and design due to inadequate processing power and memory, which are crucial for demanding software applications, despite having an IPS screen for decent display quality.
Content Creation
5.8
6.1
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jumper 14" Laptop to be only fair for content creation, while the Gateway 14.1" 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
5.8
6.2
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jumper 14" Laptop to be only fair for software development, while the Gateway 14.1" is poor.
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.
Build Quality
5.1
5.1
The Gateway 14.1" and Jumper 14" Laptop both have poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Gateway 14.1" and the Jumper 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gateway 14.1" | Jumper 14" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $247 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.75'' | 13.1'' x 8.6'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.35 lbs | 2.76 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.1" | 13.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.78" | 8.64" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel Celeron J4105 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | Unknown | 35.52 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.1" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 208 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | 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 | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Gateway 14.1"
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Allen Ngo | September 2021
"The Gateway Ultra Slim 14" is surprisingly quiet with long battery life. The inexpensive Gateway excels at maximizing performance per dollar with lots of RAM and storage, super-quiet fan, and a long battery life. It can even house up to two M.2 SSDs which we weren't expecting from such a cheap system. However, the iffy reliability of the keyboard and USB-C port on our test unit means users should double-check for these potential issues immediately after purchasing."
Jumper 14" Laptop
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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 Gateway
Gateway is a laptop and tablet brand owned by Acer which sells budget-friendly laptops exclusively through Walmart. It was previously an American computer company until its acquisition by Acer in 2007, who then revived the brand in 2020. Gateway laptops are manufactured by Chinese company Shenzhen Bmorn Technology, which also makes EVOO-branded models.
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