If you prioritize a more budget-friendly option, the Jumper 14" Laptop offers basic performance suitable for general use at a notably lower cost. However, if you require more power, particularly for intensive tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or engineering software, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" delivers better performance at a higher price. The Surface also has a slightly smaller and higher-resolution screen, which could be more appealing if you value display quality. Additionally, battery life is a consideration – if you need to use your laptop for longer periods without charging, the Surface is likely the better option. Sacrificing some portability and paying more for these benefits may be worth it, depending on your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
The Jumper 14" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13".
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13"
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 portability
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.9/10
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" is good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" is rated better for general use primarily because it offers a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a higher quality display with better resolution and touch capability, contributing to its overall performance and user experience. In contrast, the Jumper 14" Laptop, while still practical for general tasks, has a less powerful processor, less RAM, and a lower screen quality, which may limit its effectiveness for more demanding applications and multitasking, albeit being slightly lighter and somewhat more portable.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
7.1/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" is good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop, with a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics, is less capable of handling the demands of engineering and design compared to the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" which is equipped with a higher-end Intel i7 processor and more capable Iris Xe graphics. Additionally, the Surface Laptop has a higher resolution display with touch capability, providing better screen quality which is crucial for detail-oriented engineering and design work.
Content Creation
6.1/10
7.4/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" 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
7.2/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" 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
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" 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 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5, with its higher resolution and brightness, offers a more comfortable and sharp visual experience compared to the Jumper 14" Laptop, making tasks like browsing or watching videos more enjoyable. In engineering and design, the Surface's wider color gamuts ensure more precise color representation, which is key for detailed design work, while the Jumper's fair screen quality may not deliver the same level of accuracy. When it comes to 3D and gaming, both laptops may not be ideal due to lower refresh rates, but the sharper resolution and better panel type of the Surface could offer a slightly improved visual experience, even though neither can likely harness the high refresh rates sought after by gaming enthusiasts.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.8/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" 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
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a price of $240 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" costs $1,200.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop's gaming and 3D performance is limited by its basic Intel UHD Graphics, which is less powerful than the Intel Iris Xe graphics in the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13", resulting in a less smooth and detailed visual experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Jumper 14" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" has 7.5 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" to have excellent portability, while the Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Jumper 14" Laptop and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" compare to other laptops
"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 Surface Laptop 5 remains afloat as a solid machine. It's just not one that stands out in any particular way. Just like the last one. The biggest upgrade were some new components, but they perform in the same range as other laptops with them, and frequently at the bottom of that range. I suspect Microsoft's settings are very conservative to help keep cooling and battery life within reason in the older chassis design."
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About Microsoft
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