If you are on a tight budget and need a laptop for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming, the Jumper 14" Laptop can be a suitable choice. However, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offers significantly better performance for intensive tasks like 3D work, machine learning, gaming, and engineering software. It also has a more powerful graphics card, higher resolution and refresh rate for its display, better connectivity options, and potentially more durability. Keep in mind, the Legion Slim 5 is heavier and could have a shorter battery life due to its more powerful components, which also make it generally more expensive. Choose the Jumper for cost savings and basic use, or invest in the Lenovo if your work demands higher performance and you value the benefits of a more premium machine. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.9/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop offers modest performance for general activities with its Intel Celeron processor and 12 GB RAM, and suitable for users seeking lightweight portability and longer battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 boasts a more powerful AMD Ryzen 5 processor and 16 GB RAM, superior screen quality, and better build, but it is less portable due to being heavier and offers the same battery life despite its larger battery capacity.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop is unsuitable for gaming and 3D as it has a basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a standard 60Hz refresh rate screen. Additionally, the Lenovo has a stronger CPU that can also impact gaming and 3D performance, alongside a better quality screen.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
8.0/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a lower-end CPU and graphics, which significantly limits its capability in handling engineering and design tasks that require high computing power; whereas the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is equipped with a potent AMD Ryzen processor and an Nvidia RTX GPU, providing excellent performance for such intensive applications. Additionally, the Legion Slim 5 boasts superior screen quality, emphasizing greater color accuracy and brightness, which is pivotal for detailed engineering and design work.
Content Creation
6.1/10
7.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
8.3/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
7.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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, the Jumper's screen is adequate due to its satisfactory resolution and brightness, but it may not offer the visual clarity of higher-end models like the Lenovo Legion Slim 5, which provides a sharper, brighter display increasing overall readability and comfort. In engineering and design, the Legion Slim 5 shows its strength with a wider color gamut, giving professionals more accurate color representation, which is essential for their work, whereas the Jumper's limited color range may not meet professional standards. When it comes to 3D and gaming, the Legion falls short on refresh rate, offering less fluid motion compared to models designed for this purpose, and the Jumper's poor screen specifications make it even less suitable for such tasks where smooth and responsive visuals are crucial.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a price of $240 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 costs $1,000.
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"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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