The Jumper 14" Laptop, while often slightly more expensive, is more portable given its smaller size and lighter weight than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17". However, the Lenovo offers a larger screen and better performance, with a more powerful processor and double the storage capacity, which may enhance your experience if you regularly run demanding applications or multitask. The Lenovo's larger size makes it less convenient for travel, but if screen real estate and performance are priorities for you, it might be the more suitable choice. On the other hand, if you prefer something more compact and are okay with modest performance, the Jumper would serve well for basic use and easier portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
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
307.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a lower-quality CPU and less screen detail but offers more RAM than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17", which supports better multitasking. Meanwhile, the Lenovo has a superior CPU, larger and higher quality screen, better speaker and keyboard quality, greater screen resolution, and longer battery life but is less portable due to its larger size and weight.
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
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is only fair for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop's Intel Celeron processor and integrated Intel graphics are less capable of handling engineering and design tasks than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" which has a more powerful AMD Ryzen 5 processor and its integrated Vega graphics. Additionally, the Jumper has a smaller screen and lower screen quality which can be limiting for design work, whereas the Lenovo offers a larger, brighter display with better color coverage, making it more suitable for such tasks.
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
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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
7.2/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
12.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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
6.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has a better screen than the Jumper 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Jumper's 14" display offers sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and documentation-related work, but it may lack the precise color representation needed for more demanding engineering and design workflows. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3's 17" screen provides a more expansive workspace with enhanced brightness and resolution that benefits detailed design projects, yet both laptops are not optimized for 3D and gaming due to their limited refresh rates and screen properties that fall short for fast-paced visuals. General users and professionals in less graphically intensive fields may find these models satisfactory, while gamers and 3D designers should consider alternatives designed for high-performance visual output.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Jumper 14" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has 9 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
17.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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
$784
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a price of $240 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" costs $784.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop has an Intel UHD Graphics 600, a lower-end GPU not well-suited for gaming or 3D applications, and both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, which is adequate but not ideal for high-level gaming that benefits from higher refresh rates.
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How the Jumper 14" Laptop and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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 3 17" defies expectations. Indeed, it is just a minor upgrade over last year. However, this doesn’t make the laptop any less terrific. It’s got a great performance, courtesy of the Ryzen 5x25U processors. In addition, you get a pretty good battery life. Perhaps, the 2-hour decrease in video playback, compared to last year is not great, but still, 10 hours of Web browsing and 7 hours of video playback is okay for 17-inch notebooks."
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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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