The Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers high performance suitable for intensive tasks like gaming, 3d modeling, and engineering, due to its powerful processor and graphics card. It also has a larger 17-inch display, which is ideal for immersive experiences, though this makes it less portable and heavier. In contrast, the Jumper 14" Laptop is more affordable and lightweight, with modest performance capabilities due to its simpler processor and integrated graphics, which makes it better for general use and basic tasks. It has a smaller 14-inch screen for better portability but lacks the power for demanding applications. The Aorus will provide vastly superior performance and display quality, but at the sacrifice of portability and at a much higher cost; the Jumper is much more budget-friendly and portable, but significantly less capable in handling demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very 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 speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
5.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 surpasses the Jumper 14" Laptop in performance due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, making it better suited for demanding tasks, though it is less portable and has shorter battery life. The Jumper offers more portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, but its lower-tier CPU and less RAM impacts its ability to handle intensive tasks as well as the Aorus 17.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
5.7/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is equipped with a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a screen with a high refresh rate of 360, making it superior for gaming and 3D applications; on the other hand, the Jumper 14" Laptop, with a less capable Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a standard refresh rate of 60, falls short for such demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
5.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 outshines the Jumper 14" Laptop in engineering and design because it has a more powerful CPU, substantially better GPU, and more RAM, which are crucial for demanding tasks and software used in these fields. Additionally, the Aorus 17's larger, higher-quality screen with superior color coverage enhances visual precision, whereas the Jumper, despite being more portable and having quieter operating noise, falls short in performance and screen quality, making it less suitable for such intensive workloads.
Content Creation
8.0/10
6.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 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
7.5/10
6.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 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
8.0/10
6.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a better screen than the Jumper 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize screen clarity and color accuracy for tasks like document editing or web browsing, the Aorus 17 offers better resolution and brightness, which means crisper images and better visibility in different lighting conditions. For engineering and software design, where precise colors are essential, the Aorus 17 also stands out with a wider color range, capturing more shades and tones accurately. However, for fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering, the Jumper's lower refresh rate could result in less fluid motion and responsiveness, a drawback that's more pronounced on the Aorus 17 despite its superior color and resolution.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
5.1/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has 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
$1,700
$240
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a price of $1,700 and the Jumper 14" Laptop costs $240.
"The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is a powerful high-end gaming machine. The Aorus 17 is a potent gaming notebook in a 17.3-inch format designed for FHD gaming at maximum settings. A Core i7-12700H processor and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU make this possible. A lightning-fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the necessary storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Aorus 17 XE4, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded, high-performance gaming notebook."
"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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