Choosing between the Jumper 14" Laptop and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 involves considering several factors. If affordability is crucial, the Jumper is significantly more budget-friendly. However, for those requiring higher performance, the Surface Laptop Studio 2 offers more robust capabilities with a faster processor and superior graphics, benefiting tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming. The Surface also doubles as a drawing tablet due to its flexible hinge, adding versatility for creative work. In contrast, the Jumper's lower specs make it suitable for basic use like web browsing and document editing. The Surface has a higher resolution screen with a faster refresh rate, which provides a sharper and smoother visual experience—a perk for designers or multimedia enthusiasts. Bearing weight and size in mind, the Jumper may be more portable due to its lighter build, whereas the Surface, being heavier, could be less convenient to carry. Battery life should also be considered, as longer usage without charging may be essential for some users. Choose the Jumper for basic tasks and value or the Surface for advanced functionality and versatility, depending on your priorities and willingness to invest. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
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
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.9/10
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
503.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is very good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop is rated fair for general use because it has a relatively modest CPU and RAM, lower screen resolution, and less impressive battery life, making it adequate for basic tasks but not for heavy multitasking or intensive work. In contrast, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 excels in general use due to its high-performance CPU and RAM, superior screen quality, greater portability with a flexible display for varied use, and longer battery life, offering a more versatile and capable machine for a range of demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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
8.7/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
12.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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
8.4/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
12.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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
8.2/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
12.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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
7.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
503.0 nits
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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 Studio 2 stands out with a higher resolution and brighter display, providing clearer and more vibrant images compared to the Jumper's fair screen quality which is adequate but not as sharp or bright. In engineering and design, the Surface Laptop Studio 2's wider color gamuts ensure accurate color representation essential for detailed work, whereas the Jumper's fair color range might not capture all the nuances needed for professional editing or CAD software. For gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lack of high refresh rates which are critical for smooth motion rendering, but the Microsoft's better resolution and panel technology partially compensate, providing somewhat more clarity and a better viewing experience than the Jumper.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Jumper 14" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.4in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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
$3,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a price of $240 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 costs $3,300.
"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 new Surface Laptop Studio with its foldable display is supposed to replace the old Surface Book and the overall impression is good after our review. The build quality and the materials are top-notch, the performance utilization of the two components is solid and the device does not show any major flaws in terms of display or speakers, either. The folding mechanism leaves a sold impression as well, but it remains to be seen how it will hold up over the years. The so-called presentation mode is also not ideal since it covers the whole keyboard."
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About Microsoft
Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.
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