The Jumper 14" laptop is less expensive and offers a larger, full HD 14-inch display, which is great for productivity and entertainment. However, it has an Intel Celeron processor, which is less powerful than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3's Intel i5, making the Surface a better choice for more demanding tasks. The Surface also has a higher-resolution 3:2 display, though it's slightly smaller at 12.4 inches, providing sharper image quality and a more paper-like feel that can be advantageous for reading and document work. The Surface is lighter and has a touch screen, enhancing portability and offering ease of use in touch-based applications. If battery life is crucial, the Surface Laptop Go 3 is the better option, as it has a longer-lasting battery. Nonetheless, the Jumper's lower price makes it a competitive option for those on a budget who need a laptop for general use and light tasks. 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 Go 3.
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.9/10
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
337.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a less powerful CPU and more RAM which makes it suitable for basic multitasking but limited in more demanding processes, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 has a more powerful CPU but less RAM, enhancing its capability for more intensive tasks but with a potential compromise in multitasking. Both laptops feature fair quality IPS screens with the Surface Laptop Go 3 offering a higher brightness and color accuracy which is better for media consumption, though the Jumper 14" has a larger screen which could be preferable for productivity; each has good portability due to their lightweight and compact design, but the Surface Go 3 edges out with a slightly longer battery life and better build quality.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
6.8/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
12.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop falls short in engineering and design use due to its less capable Intel Celeron CPU and weaker Intel UHD Graphics 600, which are not suited for demanding applications, and also its lower-quality screen compared to the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3, which boasts a more powerful Intel i5 CPU, better Intel Iris Xe graphics, and a higher-quality, brighter display, making it better equipped for such tasks despite having less RAM. While the Jumper may offer good portability and operates quietly, these attributes are less important for resource-intensive engineering and design work where the CPU, GPU, and screen quality are prioritized, as provided by the Surface Laptop Go 3.
Content Creation
6.1/10
7.3/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
12.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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
7.1/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
12.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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
6.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
12.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
337.0 nits
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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 suffices for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing with its fair resolution and brightness, but it may lack the vividness needed for detail-oriented engineering work due to limited color accuracy. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 offers a crisp and bright display suitable for general use and precision-required engineering tasks with better color representation. However, both laptops' screens are less suited for gaming and 3D applications, as they don't have high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Jumper 14" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 has 8 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
7.8/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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
$788
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a price of $240 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 costs $788.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 to be only fair 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.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
12.4in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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 Go 3 compare to other laptops
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"When it comes to affordably priced laptops, the numbers after the dollar sign are crucially important—more so than in any other price category. By increasing the starting price of its Laptop Go line by $200 and not changing much else, Microsoft irrevocably altered the calculus surrounding the decision of whether to buy the Surface Laptop Go 3. Sure, it has a newer processor and longer battery life, but don’t think for a second you’re not paying dearly for that extra RAM and SSD capacity at that new price."
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