The Jumper 14" Laptop is more affordable and offers good portability, making it suitable for general use like web browsing, document editing, and light tasks. However, with its less powerful processor and lower graphics capabilities, it may struggle with intensive engineering tasks, 3D work, machine learning, or gaming. On the other hand, the MSI Cyborg 15, while more expensive, has a stronger processor, better graphics, and a high-refresh-rate screen, which are advantageous for gaming, content creation, and demanding applications. The MSI also typically has a longer battery life, but it's heavier, which could impact portability. Choose the Jumper for everyday tasks and the MSI for higher performance needs and more intensive uses. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.9/10
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop, with its lower-end CPU and graphics, is better suited for light tasks, but benefits from greater portability and longer battery life compared to the more powerful but bulkier MSI Cyborg 15, which offers a high-end CPU and advanced graphics, making it more suitable for performance-demanding applications but sacrifices some battery duration and ease of carrying. Also, the MSI Cyborg 15 has a better quality screen and larger storage capacity, attributes that contribute to its classification as better for general use despite being less portable and having a shorter battery life than the Jumper.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop is poor for gaming and 3D applications because it is equipped with an Intel UHD Graphics 600, which is less powerful, and a screen with a refresh rate of 60Hz, which is slower for visual fluidity. In contrast, the MSI Cyborg 15 excels in these areas with a high-performance Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a faster 144Hz screen refresh rate for smoother visuals.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
7.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
12.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop has an Intel Celeron processor with less powerful integrated graphics, which limits its ability to handle demanding engineering software and complex designs, while the MSI Cyborg 15 is equipped with a significantly stronger Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, making it well-suited for demanding tasks and providing better screen quality with higher brightness and contrast. Although the Jumper offers better portability and lower operating noise, the MSI's superior CPU, RAM capacity, and GPU are essential for engineering and design use, outweighing its less portable and noisier operation.
Content Creation
6.1/10
7.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
12.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Cyborg 15 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
8.7/10
12.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 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
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The MSI Cyborg 15 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, both the Jumper and MSI Cyborg laptops offer screens that provide enough resolution and brightness to handle everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, but they may lack the superior sharpness and clarity of higher-end laptops. In engineering and design, users may find the color reproduction on these laptops subpar since they likely don't cover the wider color gamuts necessary for precise color work. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of these laptops can lead to less fluid motion and slower response times, which are less ideal for fast-paced or immersive visual experiences.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
6.7/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 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
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a price of $240 and the MSI Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
"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 focus of the MSI Cyborg 15 lies on a compromise of performance, mobility, and power consumption. Due to the reduced performance settings, the CPU and GPU perform below their capabilities. Nonetheless, their computing power is still sufficient for FHD gaming at high to maximum settings even then. The power consumption, which is low for a gaming laptop, can be translated into a good battery life. Realistic values of 7 to 8 h are still possible, despite the relatively small battery capacity of 53.5 Wh. Unfortunately the USB-C port doesn't offer any support for Power Delivery, which would be a sensible feature in the case of the Cyborg."
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About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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