If you're concerned about cost and basic use, the Jumper 14" Laptop has an affordable price and is suitable for everyday tasks with adequate display quality. However, the LG Gram 16, while somewhat more expensive, offers superior performance for intensive tasks with its more advanced processor, has better graphics for media consumption and light gaming, and provides a larger, higher resolution display. The LG Gram is also known for its portability with a lightweight build despite its larger screen size. It carries a longer battery life, which makes it more suitable for extended use on-the-go or for work and study purposes that demand longer periods of unplugging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
The Jumper 14" Laptop has no clear advantages over the LG Gram 16.
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.9/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The LG Gram 16 is good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The LG Gram 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop's weaker Intel Celeron processor and basic Intel UHD Graphics limit its gaming and 3D capabilities compared to the LG Gram 16, which has a more robust Intel i7 processor and better-performing Iris Xe graphics. Additionally, the LG Gram offers a higher-quality display with better color reproduction for immersive gaming and 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
7.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Gram 16 is good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop is equipped with an Intel Celeron processor and UHD Graphics 600, which may not offer the computing power and visual performance required for demanding engineering applications, while having less RAM and a lower quality screen compared to the LG Gram 16 which boasts an Intel i7 processor, Iris Xe graphics, and a higher resolution display, features that are conducive to engineering tasks.
Content Creation
6.1/10
7.8/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 16 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
7.9/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 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
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The LG Gram 16 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 likely has a basic screen with limited resolution and brightness, which is adequate for browsing or document editing but not for high-detail engineering work or vibrant gaming graphics. The LG Gram 16 probably boasts a higher resolution and better brightness, offering clearer images and more comfortable viewing for both everyday tasks and detailed engineering designs, though it still doesn't cater to the rapid refresh rates needed for smooth gaming and 3D modeling experiences. For gaming and 3D work, a display's ability to refresh the image quickly is paramount, and neither the Jumper nor the LG Gram excels in this regard, meaning avid gamers and 3D designers would benefit from looking into more specialized laptops with high refresh rate displays.
Battery
7.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The Jumper 14" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 16 has 15 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.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.0/10
The LG Gram 16 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
$1,450
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a price of $240 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
"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 LG Gram 16 is a lightweight device with stability issues. The LG Gram 16Z90Q with a Core i7-1260P is made with portability in mind and places less of a focus on users with high demands on performance. The compact and light chassis is particularly practical when you are on the go. The device is not only comfortably small and lightweight, it also boasts a great battery life. When connected to mains, on the other hand, the 16-inch device is rather disappointing. The standard cooling mode causes extreme volatility in terms of CPU, SSD and iGPU performance. The meager stability of the chassis may also put off some potential buyers."
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About LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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