Considering that the HP Dragonfly Pro is typically much more expensive than the Jumper 16" Laptop, you would need to consider what you're paying for. The HP Dragonfly Pro is likely to offer higher performance, better build quality, a more vibrant display, and likely a more premium brand experience. It could also be lighter and more portable, which might matter if you travel a lot. On the other hand, the Jumper 16" Laptop, while less expensive, might offer a larger screen and satisfactory performance for everyday tasks at a much more affordable price point. It could be heavier and less robust, making it less ideal if you need to carry it around frequently. If your work involves intensive tasks or you appreciate premium features, the HP might be worth the extra cost. However, if you mostly perform basic tasks, watch movies, or are on a budget, the Jumper could be a more cost-effective choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
Very good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
The Jumper 16" Laptop has no clear advantages over the HP Dragonfly Pro 14".
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
5.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
405.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is very good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" comes with a high-end CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen, making it efficient and comfortable for general use, along with being lightweight and having a long battery life for better portability. In contrast, the Jumper 16" Laptop is equipped with a lower-tier CPU and less RAM, making it slower, and it offers a larger, but less vibrant screen, and has a shorter battery life, which together with its heavier build, compromises its ease of use and portability.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
5.6/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" offers fair gaming and 3D performance due to its relatively more powerful AMD Radeon 680M graphics card, compared to the Jumper 16" Laptop's Intel UHD Graphics 600, which is less suited for such tasks and results in poor gaming and 3D capability. Both have the same screen refresh rate and resolution, but the superior GPU in the HP model is a significant factor in its better relative performance for these activities.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
5.6/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality Radeon GPU, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the Jumper 16" Laptop has a less capable Intel Celeron CPU, limited RAM, and a basic GPU, which underperform for such intensive uses. Additionally, the HP has superior screen quality with high brightness and color coverage, which is essential for precise design work, while the Jumper's screen falls short in these areas, affecting the clarity and fidelity of visual projects.
Content Creation
7.9/10
5.9/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
7.8/10
6.0/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
7.1/10
6.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a better screen than the Jumper 16" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Dragonfly Pro's panel type, high resolution, and brightness make it suitable for vibrant and clear visuals in general use and detailed work in engineering, but its lower refresh rate hampers gaming performance. The Jumper's adequate panel type and resolution provide a decent experience for everyday tasks and some design work, but its limited color gamut and average brightness may leave professionals wanting more accuracy and vibrancy. For 3D applications and gaming, both the HP Dragonfly Pro and Jumper fall short with refresh rates that don't match the smoothness required for high-speed rendering or competitive gameplay.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the Jumper 16" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
5.1/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
$1,400
$260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the Jumper 16" Laptop costs $260.
"I’d say that the HP Dragonfly Pro checks off most of the boxes for this freelancer. It feels nice to use, is zippy and responsive, has great speakers, and even has a relatively sane price. Although it’s an unorthodox choice to pick AMD for this kind of machine, it’s clear that when Ryzen is given a chance to shine, it can kick a lot of butt."
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About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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