For general use, the HP Pavilion 15 offers more storage and stronger performance due to a more capable processor. Its larger 15.6-inch screen uses a TN panel, which may not provide viewing angles and color reproduction as good as the Jumper's 14-inch IPS panel. If you prioritize display quality and portability, the Jumper is lighter and has a full HD resolution, but it has less storage and a less powerful processor. The cost-saving on the HP could be significant for everyday tasks, whereas the Jumper offers a better display and form factor at a higher price. Consider what's more crucial for your needs: performance and storage versatility or a better screen and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
Good for general use
Good for content creation
Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
5.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The HP Pavilion 15 is good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The HP Pavilion 15 is equipped with a larger hard drive and more RAM compared to the Jumper 14" Laptop, providing more storage space and better multitasking capabilities, essential for general use; however, the Jumper boasts a higher resolution IPS display which is superior in terms of screen quality and offers a lighter and more compact form factor for enhanced portability, potentially at the expense of shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.1/10
6.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Pavilion 15 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.
Screen Quality
5.3/10
6.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The HP Pavilion 15 has a better screen than the Jumper 14" Laptop for software development, and content creation, while the Jumper 14" Laptop has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The HP Pavilion 15, with its poor screen quality, may have limited resolution, dull colors, and low brightness, making it challenging for everyday tasks that involve reading or browsing. For engineering and design, the lack of wide color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB means the colors won't be as accurate or vibrant for professional work. And for gaming or 3D applications, the absent high refresh rate can lead to less fluid motion, which, along with an average resolution and panel type, may not provide the immersive experience gamers seek.
Battery
3.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the HP Pavilion 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2/10
5.1/10
The HP Pavilion 15 has only fair 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
$600
$240
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The HP Pavilion 15 has a price of $600 and the Jumper 14" Laptop costs $240.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Pavilion 15 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The HP Pavilion 15 is fair for gaming and 3D because it features an Intel UHD Xe G4 graphics unit that provides better performance than the Jumper 14" Laptop's Intel UHD Graphics 600, although both have moderate screens with a 60Hz refresh rate. Moreover, the HP has a slightly larger screen size which can enhance the gaming experience, but neither laptop is ideal for high-end gaming due to their basic GPU capabilities and less-than-optimal screen refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
5.8/10
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Pavilion 15 to be only fair for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The HP Pavilion 15 with a higher-end main processor and more RAM is better equipped to handle the demands of engineering and design software than the Jumper 14" Laptop, which has a basic processor and less RAM, and might struggle with such intensive tasks. While the Jumper 14" Laptop offers higher portability and screen quality due to its smaller size and better resolution, the Pavilion's superior CPU and RAM make it more suitable for demanding engineering tasks despite its larger size and lower screen resolution.
Software Development
6.6/10
6.2/10
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Pavilion 15 and Jumper 14" Laptop are both only fair for software development.
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.
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How the HP Pavilion 15 and the Jumper 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
"The HP Pavilion 15 carries a fair amount of power and a sharp display in its handsome slimline shell. It's not perfect, but it's a hard worker. This is wonderfully designed and totes a heck of a lot of desktop power, with the added benefit of a decent webcam and a full-sized keyboard. If you're getting down to business on a budget, it's a great fit."
"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 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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