The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers high performance with an Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, suited for intensive tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming. It has a vibrant OLED screen with a high resolution, but it's heavier and less portable. The Jumper 16" Laptop, on the other hand, is a budget-friendly option with an Intel Celeron processor and integrated graphics, suitable for general use like web browsing and office applications; it's lighter and easier to carry around. If you need advanced capabilities, the Gigabyte Aero 16 is recommended despite its higher cost, but for everyday tasks at a lower price, the Jumper is adequate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
The Jumper 16" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aero 16.
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
5.7/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte Aero 16, with a powerful Intel i7 CPU and ample RAM, excels in processing speed and multitasking, suitable for intensive applications, complemented by a high-quality screen and long battery life, making it good for general use. Conversely, the Jumper 16" Laptop's lower-end Celeron CPU and minimal RAM restrict performance, and despite its portability and decent battery life, its inferior screen quality and limited power make it less apt for varied tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
5.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 excels in gaming and 3D because it is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card that provides high-fidelity visuals and can handle complex graphical tasks, whereas the Jumper 16" Laptop's Intel UHD Graphics 600 is far less capable and designed for basic tasks. Both laptops share a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, but the superior GPU in the Aero 16 makes it better suited for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
5.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
5.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very 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
7.9/10
6.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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
8.4/10
6.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the Jumper 16" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a vibrant, high-resolution display with exceptional color accuracy, making it ideal for design tasks, but its lower refresh rate could dampen the gaming experience. Meanwhile, the Jumper 16" Laptop offers decent resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and sufficient for basic design work, but it lacks the advanced color range professionals need and also falls short for gaming due to lackluster refresh rates. Thus, while the Aero excels in professional creative work, its gaming performance is not optimal, and the Jumper is adequate for daily activities, but neither for specialized design work nor gaming.
Build Quality
7.8/10
5.1/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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
$1,260
$260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a price of $1,260 and the Jumper 16" Laptop costs $260.
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
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About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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