If you prioritize performance for tasks like gaming, 3D, machine learning, or engineering work, the Gigabyte G5 with its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card will serve you better. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less convenient for carrying around. On the other hand, the Jumper 16" Laptop is more budget-friendly and offers a lighter design with better battery life, suitable for general use or mobile productivity, but lacks the performance capabilities for intensive tasks due to its less powerful processor and integrated graphics. Choose the Gigabyte G5 for performance-intensive tasks or the Jumper 16" Laptop for casual use and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
5.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte G5 is better suited for general use because it has a more powerful CPU and graphics card, more RAM, and a higher-quality screen, contributing to smoother performance in various tasks. Whereas, the Jumper 16" Laptop's lower-tier CPU, less RAM, and basic screen make it less capable for demanding applications, affecting its efficiency for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
5.6/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte G5 is equipped with a robust Nvidia RTX graphics unit and offers a high screen refresh rate, indispensable for immersive gaming and smooth 3D rendering, while the Jumper 16" Laptop's Intel UHD Graphics are less powerful and the screen's refresh rate is lower, which means less fluid visual performance unsuitable for such demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
5.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Gigabyte G5 is good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte G5, equipped with a high-performance Intel i5 processor, ample RAM, and a powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, is well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the Jumper 16" Laptop's less capable Intel Celeron processor, limited RAM, and basic integrated graphics are not cut out for such intensive applications. Although both laptops feature quality IPS screens, the edge in processing power and graphical capabilities makes the Gigabyte G5 a more appropriate choice for complex engineering and design work.
Content Creation
7.2/10
5.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte G5 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
6.8/10
6.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte G5 and Jumper 16" Laptop are both only fair for software development, though the Gigabyte G5 is somewhat better.
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
6.8/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Gigabyte G5 has a better screen than the Jumper 16" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering general use, the Gigabyte G5 and Jumper 16" Laptop have fair screen quality because their panels, resolution, and brightness are adequate for everyday tasks like browsing the web and working with documents, but they do not stand out in terms of exceptional clarity or vibrancy. For engineering and design, both laptops provide fair performance due to acceptable color reproduction that suits most tasks, but professionals who require a precise color range for critical work may find them lacking in adherence to DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB standards. For gaming and 3D work, the screens fall short because while resolution and panel type meet basic requirements, the lower refresh rates can lead to less fluid motion and a less immersive experience during fast-paced scenes or work that demands high frame rates.
Battery
3.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
5.1/10
The Gigabyte G5 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
$868
$260
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$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $868 and the Jumper 16" Laptop costs $260.
"The Gigabyte G5 KE is a midrange gaming laptop that checks most boxes. Gigabyte makes good use of the Core i5-12500H and RTX 3060 Laptop GPU combo, and we find no untoward issues with overall performance. The dual-fan quad-heatpipe cooling arrangement does well to ensure that the underlying hardware doesn't throttle under load. That being said, the display is below par when compared to 2023 standards, especially when competing devices."
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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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