If you require high-performance for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or engineering software, the Gigabyte Aero 17, with its powerful processor and advanced graphics, would be an excellent choice despite its higher cost and less portability due to its larger size and weight. In contrast, if your usage is more casual, such as web browsing, light office work, and you prioritize portability and budget, the Jumper 16" Laptop will serve you well, offering sufficient capabilities at a significantly lower price point with a lighter design, albeit with lower performance and less advanced features. 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 16" Laptop
Good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
5.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 stands out with its powerful Intel i7 processor, high-quality Mini LED display at a higher resolution, and better graphics capability, complemented by a larger battery, making it well-suited for a range of tasks, although it's heavier and less portable. Meanwhile, the Jumper 16" Laptop's more modest Intel Celeron processor, lower-resolution IPS screen, and basic integrated graphics, combined with less RAM and smaller battery capacity, render it less equipped for demanding applications, but it is lighter and offers better portability.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
5.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 16" 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
5.6/10
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 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte Aero 17, with its high-end Intel i7 processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics, and superior Mini LED display, is tailored for demanding engineering and design tasks, providing the necessary performance and screen quality for such applications.
Content Creation
8.4/10
5.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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
9.2/10
6.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the Jumper 16" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When choosing a laptop, consider the Gigabyte Aero 17 for its outstanding color accuracy and high resolution, which are great for fine-detail work in engineering and design, though it may not be ideal for gaming due to a lower refresh rate. The Jumper 16" Laptop provides decent visual quality at a fair resolution for everyday tasks and professional work, but lacks the superior color range designers might need and the high refresh rate sought after by gamers. For general use, either option offers adequate brightness and panel quality, but the Aero outshines in professional creative fields; neither, though, is tailored for the fast-paced visuals in gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Jumper 16" 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Jumper 16" Laptop has 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 16" 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
$260
$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 16" Laptop costs $260.
"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."
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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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