When choosing between the Jumper 14" Laptop and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15", consider your needs carefully. The Jumper may be more wallet-friendly and slightly more compact, making it easier to carry around. However, the Lenovo provides a larger screen, more storage space, and potentially higher performance due to a more robust processor. The Lenovo might also have a better-quality build with a higher price to match. If portability and saving money are your top priorities, the Jumper could serve you well. But if you're seeking better performance for more demanding tasks and don't mind a larger size and higher cost, the Lenovo could be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
5.9/10
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop, with an Intel Celeron processor, offers less computing power for general tasks compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" which has a stronger AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, providing smoother and faster performance. While the Jumper is lighter and thus more portable, the Lenovo has a larger screen with better quality and longer battery life, making it more suitable for extended use and multimedia consumption.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
6.6/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
12.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop has an Intel Celeron processor with basic UHD Graphics, which may not handle the demanding CPU and GPU needs of engineering and design software, while its screen quality is adequate for general use but might not excel in color accuracy for design work.
Content Creation
6.1/10
7.4/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
12.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 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.
Software Development
6.2/10
7.3/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
12.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
6.1/10
6.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a better screen than the Jumper 14" Laptop for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, a laptop like the Jumper with fair screen quality likely offers sufficient resolution and brightness, making everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming quite adequate, but may lack in higher resolutions or panel technology for outstanding clarity. In engineering and design where precise colors matter, both the Jumper and Lenovo IdeaPad's fair screen quality means they cover enough of color gamuts needed for moderate accuracy in graphic work, yet might fall short for professional color grading. Regarding gaming and 3D applications, the poor quality might stem from lower refresh rates, which leads to less fluid motion, and while resolution and panel type are decent, they don't meet the high standards required for premium gaming experiences.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Jumper 14" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 10 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
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
6.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 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
$240
$741
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a price of $240 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" costs $741.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop is equipped with an Intel UHD Graphics 600, which is less powerful and not suited for gaming or 3D applications, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" includes an AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Vega 8 graphics, providing better performance for such tasks. Both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, but the more capable GPU in the Lenovo makes it more apt for gaming and 3D content.
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How the Jumper 14" Laptop and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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