The Jumper 14" Laptop is a wallet-friendly choice that offers moderate everyday performance with basic specs, suitable for tasks like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. You'll find its lower power consumption components lead to a longer battery life but at the cost of reduced processing power compared to higher-end laptops. Conversely, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is more expensive but packs a significantly stronger punch with advanced hardware for demanding applications, such as video editing, 3D rendering, or gaming. It also features a high-resolution, color-accurate display for those who value top-notch visual quality. You trade off portability for power and features in this case, as it is slightly heavier and may have shorter battery life due to its powerful internals. Your choice should align with your primary needs: go with the Jumper for basic use and portability, or invest in the Lenovo if performance and display quality are paramount. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.9/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop is more suitable for basic activities with its decent screen and excellent heat management, but it's held back by its lesser CPU, RAM, and speaker quality. In contrast, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i excels in nearly all aspects for general use, offering a powerful CPU, abundant RAM, superior screen quality, and overall better build and audio quality, justifying its shorter battery life and heavier build.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is 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
8.9/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
12.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very 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
8.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
12.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
8.3/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
12.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very 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
9.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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 screen may suffice for tasks like browsing and document processing, but the lack of sharpness and brightness could hinder detailed design work and make it less suitable for long hours of use. Engineers and designers might find the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i's superior resolution and color accuracy crucial for precise work, although both laptops wouldn't satisfy gamers due to subpar refresh rates that can lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced gaming environments. For an enhanced viewing experience in both casual and professional contexts, including design software and any color-sensitive work, the Slim Pro 9i stands out despite its limitations for gaming.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has very 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
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a price of $240 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i costs $1,500.
"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 Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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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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