If you're on a budget and need a laptop for basic tasks like browsing, document editing, and other everyday uses, the Jumper 14" Laptop's lower price may suit your needs and save you money. However, if you require a machine that can handle more intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Pulse GL66 offers better performance at a higher price. The MSI will likely have a shorter battery life due to its powerful components, and it's less portable compared to the lighter Jumper. Choose the Jumper for portability and savings or the MSI for high performance in demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Pulse GL66
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very 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
245.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Pulse GL66 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
7.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
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 Pulse GL66 is good for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop's modest Intel UHD Graphics 600 is not suited for gaming or 3D applications which demand higher graphics performance, and it has a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate. On the other hand, the MSI Pulse GL66 boasts a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a higher 144Hz screen refresh rate, making it more capable for tasks requiring graphics horsepower.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
7.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Pulse GL66 is good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop, with its less powerful Intel Celeron processor and integrated GPU, lacks the performance for demanding engineering and design work compared to the MSI Pulse GL66, which offers a robust Intel i7 processor and a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU for higher processing and graphical power.
Content Creation
6.1/10
7.2/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Pulse GL66 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
7.0/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Pulse GL66 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
245.0 nits
The MSI Pulse GL66 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 laptops offer screens that are suitable for activities like web browsing and office tasks, but their resolution and brightness may not provide the clarity and vibrancy found in higher-end laptops. In engineering and design, the colors displayed by both laptops may lack accuracy due to limited coverage of professional color gamuts, which could affect the precision of visual work. While engaging with 3D content, the lower refresh rates of these laptops' screens can lead to less fluid motion compared to screens designed for gaming, which could be an issue for fast-paced games or smooth model rendering.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Jumper 14" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Pulse GL66 has 4 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
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the MSI Pulse GL66 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The MSI Pulse GL66 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
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a price of $240 and the MSI Pulse GL66 costs $1,399.
"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 MSI Pulse GL66 has a lot of potential for improvement. Although the RTX 3060 is only able to use 105 watts, we still liked the gaming performance, particularly since this also makes the Pulse comfortably efficient but not slow by any means. Neither the dark display with its lame response times, nor USB 2.0 or the lack of Thunderbolt will please real gamers. The use of a sticker factory seal, which is at least questionable, also won't inspire any enthusiasm. It is obvious that the laptop is really designed for price-conscious gamers."
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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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