If you prioritize performance, especially for tasks like engineering, 3D, gaming, or machine learning, the Gigabyte Aero 17 with its high-end processor and graphics card is the clear choice, albeit at a higher price. Conversely, if your use case revolves around general tasks like web browsing, document editing, or media consumption, and portability plus lower price are paramount, the Jumper 14" Laptop will serve you well. The Gigabyte Aero 17 also boasts a larger, higher resolution display, which is optimal for detailed visual work, but this comes at the cost of weight and battery drain. The Jumper, being smaller and lighter, will be easier to carry around and likely has a longer battery life due to its less power-hungry components. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
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
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
5.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is better suited for general use compared to the Jumper 14" Laptop, primarily because it has a higher-end CPU and GPU, which result in much stronger performance capable of handling more demanding tasks. Additionally, the Aero 17 features a superior screen quality with a higher resolution, coupled with more RAM for multitasking and massively greater storage, though it is heavier and less portable with a shorter battery life than the Jumper.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
5.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good 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
8.8/10
5.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte Aero 17, with its high-powered Intel i7 CPU, abundant RAM, advanced Nvidia RTX GPU, and superior screen quality, excels in resource-intensive engineering and design tasks, while the Jumper 14" Laptop's modest Intel Celeron CPU, limited RAM, basic integrated GPU, and lower screen quality hinder performance in those same areas. Additionally, although the Aero 17 may be less portable due to its larger size and possibly noisier during heavy use, its robust keyboard and screen size are advantageous for productivity, in contrast with the Jumper's focus on portability and lower-tier attributes.
Content Creation
8.4/10
6.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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
7.9/10
6.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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
9.2/10
6.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the Jumper 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 17's high-resolution display and excellent color gamut coverage meet the precise needs of engineering and design professionals, but its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. The Jumper 14" Laptop offers a fair compromise for general use and design work with acceptable resolution and brightness, but falls short for gaming due to a subpar refresh rate and modest color accuracy. These distinctions highlight how specialized requirements, like color fidelity for design and refresh rate for gaming, influence a laptop's effectiveness in varying tasks.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 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
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0/10
5.1/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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
$2,071
$240
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a price of $2,071 and the Jumper 14" Laptop costs $240.
"Not only is the Aero 17 a very good laptop for gamers but also for content creators. With the upgrade to the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Gigabyte particularly improved the system performance. In addition, the hardware package is rounded by the extremely fast SSD and 32 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode. Compared to the predecessor, the battery life is reduced only moderately, and the 4K display also basically keeps its good qualities."
"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 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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