The Jumper 14" Laptop is a budget-friendly option, ideal if you're looking to save money and need a machine for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming. It's lightweight and has a moderate battery life, suitable for on-the-go use. However, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, while more expensive, offers significantly higher performance suitable for gaming, 3D work, and more demanding engineering applications due to its powerful processor and graphics card. It also has a higher resolution screen with a faster refresh rate, which is better for multitasking and multimedia consumption but results in reduced battery life and increased weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.9/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
343.0 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 5i is good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i offers better performance for general use with a higher-end CPU and more RAM, essential for multitasking and smooth operation, while also boasting a higher resolution display that benefits screen quality. Although less portable due to its weight and size, the Legion Slim 5i compensates with significantly better battery life compared to the Jumper 14" Laptop, which, while lighter and more compact, falls short in power and runs on a lower-tier processor, resulting in weaker performance.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
8.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good 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
8.4/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a less powerful Intel Celeron CPU and basic integrated graphics, making it less suitable for CPU and GPU-intensive engineering and design tasks, whereas the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, with its advanced Intel i7 processor and dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics, excels in these areas due to higher processing power and better screen quality. Additionally, while the Jumper's portability is a plus, the Legion Slim 5i's superior RAM, keyboard, and quieter operating noise make it a more robust choice for such demanding applications.
Content Creation
6.1/10
8.0/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very 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
7.8/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 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
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 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.
The Jumper 14" Laptop's screen may not offer the crispness and clarity needed for intricate engineering work or the vividness for immersive gaming due to its adequate but not outstanding resolution and brightness, which are however sufficient for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing. In comparison, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i's screen delivers sharper images and better color reproduction, making it more suitable for engineering and design work, where accurate colors and clear visuals are crucial, but its lower refresh rate means it won't be optimal for gaming, where smooth motion is key. Neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D applications, with the Jumper's screen quality being too limited and the Legion Slim 5i lacking in refresh rate despite its otherwise superior display.
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 5i 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 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
$1,055
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a price of $240 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i costs $1,055.
"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 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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