The Gigabyte Aorus 5 will offer much better performance for tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, and possibly machine learning, thanks to its powerful processor and high-end graphics card. However, if you're looking for something more affordable and primarily for general use, like browsing the web or working with documents, the Jumper 14" Laptop can be a good choice. It's also lighter and more portable. The tradeoff is that the Jumper won't handle intensive tasks as well and is less suited for heavy multitasking due to its less powerful processor and graphics. The Gigabyte also has a larger screen and battery, translating to better visuals and potentially longer use away from a power outlet, but this also makes it heavier and less convenient to carry around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
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
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
5.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers better overall performance for general use with a higher-end CPU and more RAM, which contributes to smoother multitasking and more demanding applications, whereas the Jumper 14" Laptop, with a lower-tier CPU and less RAM, may struggle with intensive tasks. The Aorus 5 has a larger screen and higher capacity battery, providing more screen real estate and longer unplugged use, but this also makes it heavier and less portable compared to the lighter and more compact Jumper, which may appeal to those prioritizing ease of carrying over raw performance.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
5.7/10
8.2/10
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 5 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
8.2/10
5.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" 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
7.6/10
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 5 is 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
7.3/10
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
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 Aorus 5 offers a screen that delivers clarity and brightness suitable for general tasks and detailed work in engineering, with a wide color gamut supporting precise color work in design fields. However, its lower refresh rate might not provide the smoothest experience for gaming or working with 3D animations, where fluid motion is crucial. The Jumper 14" Laptop has adequate resolution and brightness for everyday use and some technical work, but it doesn't excel in any specific area, and like the Aorus 5, it falls short for gaming and 3D purposes due to its refresh rate limitations.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 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
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
5.1/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
$2,359
$240
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a price of $2,359 and the Jumper 14" Laptop costs $240.
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
"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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