If budget is a primary concern, the Jumper 16" Laptop may suit your needs for general use and will be more cost-effective, though it might lag in performance for demanding tasks. The Gigabyte Aorus 5, on the other hand, is pricier, but it's built for power and speed, which is essential for gaming, 3D work, or machine learning tasks. Keep in mind that higher performance can come with trade-offs like reduced battery life and less portability due to added weight. When considering which to purchase, reflect on how you'll use the laptop: for complex applications or computing tasks, investing in the Aorus 5 could be worthwhile, but for everyday tasks, the Jumper could be more than sufficient and easier on the wallet. 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 16" Laptop
Good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
5.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is praised for general use due to its strong CPU and ample RAM, which offer robust performance, and its high-quality IPS screen provides a clear display. On the contrary, the Jumper 16" Laptop lags behind with a weaker CPU and less RAM, impacting multitasking and speed, and although lighter and with a slightly better battery, it falls short on screen quality and overall performance.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
5.6/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 16" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 boasts a powerful GPU and high screen refresh rate, making it excellent for gaming and 3D applications where smooth visuals are crucial. Meanwhile, the Jumper 16" Laptop has a less capable GPU and lower screen refresh rate, resulting in less fluid graphics and slower response times, which are less suitable for intense gaming or 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
5.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is equipped with a powerful Intel i7 processor and an Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, which, along with its high amount of RAM, makes it very suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks requiring high computational and graphics processing power.
Content Creation
7.6/10
5.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is 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
7.3/10
6.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
8.0/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 Aorus 5's screen likely offers sharp images and vibrant colors owing to its resolution and panel type, making it suitable for general use and demanding tasks like engineering and design that require precise color representations. However, its lower refresh rate may not provide as fluid an experience in high-speed gaming scenarios or when working with 3D applications where motion clarity is crucial. The Jumper 16" Laptop, with acceptable brightness and resolution, provides adequate quality for everyday tasks and some professional work, but its screen falls short for gaming and 3D due to the same limitations in refresh rate.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 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
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Jumper 16" Laptop has 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 16" Laptop has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,359
$260
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a price of $2,359 and the Jumper 16" Laptop costs $260.
"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."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aorus 5 or the Jumper 16" Laptop
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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