The Jumper 14" Laptop is a more budget-friendly option with decent features for everyday tasks and lighter workloads, but it falls short in terms of overall performance and storage compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i. The Lenovo Ideapad Slim 5i, although at a slightly higher price point, provides more storage and memory, and is powered by a more capable processor for handling demanding tasks. It also offers a slightly larger screen with higher resolution, which may be beneficial for productivity and entertainment. If portability is a concern, note that the Lenovo is heavier and might not be as easy to carry around as the slimmer, lighter Jumper. For those requiring longer battery life and improved performance for intensive tasks like multimedia editing, programming, or multitasking, the Lenovo would be a worthy investment. However, if your primary needs revolve around basic computing, and cost-saving is paramount, the Jumper could suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.9/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop, with a basic Intel Celeron processor and lesser RAM, is adequate for everyday tasks, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i excels with a higher-end Intel i5 processor and more RAM, ensuring smoother performance for demanding applications. While the Jumper is lighter and thus more portable, the IdeaPad Slim 5i offers superior screen quality, a larger battery for extended use, a more comfortable keyboard, and better heat management, justifying its edge in general use but at the cost of being heavier.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
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 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
7.0/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
6.1/10
7.4/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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
7.4/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has a better screen than the Jumper 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Jumper and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i laptops provide adequate brightness and resolution, but they may lack a high-quality panel that offers the best color accuracy and viewing angles. Engineering and design professionals need accurate colors and wider color gamuts, which these laptops may not fully cover, impacting tasks such as photo editing and CAD work. When it comes to gaming and 3D, the lower refresh rates on these laptops won't be ideal for fast-paced visuals, although their resolution and panel type may be sufficient for less demanding graphics work.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Jumper 14" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has 8 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
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has good 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
$828
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a price of $240 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i costs $828.
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"The device is made for average work loads and if your work has a lot to do with online browsing, using apps that are not power-hungry and streaming videos. The looks are really good and the device in itself is not a heavy one. And with Intel 11th-gen Core processor, you might sail through most of your work without complaints."
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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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