The Jumper 14" laptop will be friendlier on your budget and offers enough functionality for everyday tasks like browsing the web, handling office applications, and streaming videos. Its lightweight design increases its portability, making it suitable for on-the-go use. However, if your needs include gaming, 3D modeling, machine learning, or other intensive tasks, the MSI GP66 Leopard stands out with superior performance capabilities, although at a higher price. The MSI GP66 Leopard is also heavier, which may affect its portability, and its high-performance components may lead to shorter battery life than the Jumper 14". Choose the Jumper if affordability and portability are your priorities, and opt for the MSI if you need a laptop for performance-intensive tasks and are willing to invest more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI GP66 Leopard
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.9/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard is good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop, with its modest Intel Celeron processor and 12GB of RAM, offers adequate performance for basic tasks, benefiting from a portable design and longer battery life, but its screen quality and storage may limit extensive use. In contrast, the MSI GP66 Leopard boasts a high-end Intel i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and an Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card, delivering better overall performance and excellent screen quality, suitable for more demanding applications, but it is heavier and has less battery life, making it less suited for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard is good for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop has an Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU with a screen that refreshes at 60 times per second, making it less apt for gaming and 3D tasks, whereas the MSI GP66 Leopard packs a far superior Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and a screen that refreshes at 144 times per second, offering a significantly enhanced experience for such demanding applications.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
7.9/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI GP66 Leopard is good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop is outfitted with a lower-end Intel Celeron processor and integrated graphics, which are less powerful for engineering and design tasks, whereas the MSI GP66 Leopard comes with a high-end Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU, offering superior performance needed for such demanding applications. Additionally, the MSI's larger screen with better display qualities, notwithstanding its lesser portability, provides a more suitable visual workspace for intricate designs.
Content Creation
6.1/10
7.4/10
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 GP66 Leopard 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
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 GP66 Leopard 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
7.5/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI GP66 Leopard 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 Jumper's screen offers adequate clarity and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks but not standout, while the MSI provides a more vibrant and sharper display that enhances the overall user experience. In engineering and design, although the MSI again outperforms the Jumper by offering a broader color range with higher fidelity for detailed work, both screens fall short of the ideal due to limited color gamut coverage. For gaming and 3D applications, the refresh rate takes precedence, and neither the Jumper nor the MSI matches the need for smoother motion and crisper visuals, as both have screens that don't support the high refresh rates required by these high-intensity visual tasks.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Jumper 14" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI GP66 Leopard has 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the MSI GP66 Leopard has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.0/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard 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
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a price of $240 and the MSI GP66 Leopard costs $1,400.
"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 GP66 Leopard is a good budget high-performance gamer. The MSI also does a lot right outside of the pure performance despite it's low price. For example, the adaptive cooling system really surprised us positively, even in Extreme Performance Mode. And the display is not a budget panel either, but at least outshines the competition in terms of brightness. Of course, you also have to accept a few compromises in this price category. These include the Leopard's poor battery runtimes and the less than optimal build quality, which is also noticeable in the more complicated maintenance."
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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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