The Jumper 14" Laptop is generally more affordable and lighter, making it easier to carry around. It's suitable for basic tasks like browsing the web, working with office applications, and streaming videos, but its lower-end processor and integrated graphics are not built for heavy workloads or gaming. In contrast, the LG Ultra 16, while somewhat more expensive and heavier, provides a larger screen with higher resolution, more storage and memory, and a stronger processor with better graphics capabilities, making it a better fit for more demanding tasks like photo editing, 3D modeling, or light gaming. The LG Ultra also has a longer battery life, which is convenient if you need to use it on the go without access to a power outlet for extended periods. Consider how important portability versus performance is to you, and whether the additional cost of the LG Ultra 16 is justified by the more demanding nature of your tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
5.9/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Ultra 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
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
10.0/10
The LG Ultra 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a less powerful integrated GPU, which is not ideal for gaming and 3D applications, and both laptops have a screen refresh rate of 60Hz which is standard for non-gaming tasks but can hinder gaming performance; however, the LG Ultra 16 includes a more capable CPU with better integrated graphics, offering fair gaming and 3D performance compared to the Jumper.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
7.0/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Ultra 16 is good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop has an Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics 600, which may be inadequate for demanding engineering and design software, while the LG Ultra 16 offers a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor with integrated Vega 8 graphics, better suited for such tasks.
Content Creation
6.1/10
7.7/10
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 LG Ultra 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
7.5/10
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
6.7/10
The LG Ultra 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
6.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The LG Ultra 16 has a better screen than the Jumper 14" Laptop for general use, content creation, and software development.
The Jumper 14" and LG Ultra 16 laptops have fair screen quality for general use due to moderate resolution and brightness but might lack the superior panel technology that provides better viewing angles and color reproduction. Engineering and design tasks suffer somewhat on these screens because they don't cover the wider color gamuts needed for precision work. As for gaming and 3D applications, the low refresh rates limit the smoothness of motion, which is less than ideal for fast-paced visuals, even though the resolution and panel type may be adequate for basic needs.
Battery
7.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The Jumper 14" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 16 has 17 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
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the LG Ultra 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
6.5/10
The LG Ultra 16 has only fair 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 LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
"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."
"Unlike the gram, the Ultra PC isn't designed to be as lightweight as possible. The 16-inch laptop is a whole 400 g (0.88 lb) heavier than its 16-inch gram counterpart partly because its chassis is not made of magnesium. Other than that, the Ultra PC seems like a copy of the gram – but with longer battery life, lower noise levels, and a clean, delicate look."
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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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