The Jumper 14" Laptop offers affordability and is much lighter, making it easier to carry around, but it has modest performance capabilities with a basic processor and graphics suitable for general use, not for intensive tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Katana 17, while more expensive, provides robust performance with a powerful processor and advanced graphics, perfect for demanding applications such as 3D work, machine learning, gaming, and engineering. It also has a larger screen but is heavier, which could make it less convenient for frequent travel. Make your choice based on what's more important to you: affordability and portability, or performance for specialized tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Katana 17
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.9/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
256.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Katana 17 is good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The MSI Katana 17 offers significantly more power for general use with a high-end Intel processor and superior graphics card, along with more storage and memory, which contribute to very smooth multitasking and media performance, though at the cost of reduced battery life and added weight that makes it less portable. In contrast, the Jumper 14" Laptop has a modest processor and basic graphics, suitable for less demanding tasks, and its lighter weight and longer battery life make it more portable, but its performance for general use is less robust compared to the MSI Katana 17.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
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
7.0/10
The MSI Katana 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop's performance for gaming and 3D tasks is limited due to its weaker Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, whereas the MSI Katana 17 excels in these areas thanks to a powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
8.4/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
12.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Katana 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop's weaker CPU and GPU, along with its lower RAM, hinder its performance for demanding engineering and design applications, whereas the MSI Katana 17 is equipped with a high-performing CPU, a powerful GPU, and ample RAM, making it highly suitable for such tasks. Additionally, the MSI Katana 17's larger screen and higher quality display features support detailed and nuanced design work, but its greater size and weight make it less portable than the more compact Jumper 14" Laptop.
Content Creation
6.1/10
7.8/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
12.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Katana 17 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
7.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
12.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Katana 17 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
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
256.0 nits
The MSI Katana 17 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 sufficient resolution and brightness provide a comfortable viewing experience but it may lack the exceptional clarity or vividness found in higher-end displays. The MSI Katana's larger screen enhances general use with better resolution and brightness, though its size can affect portability. In engineering and design work, while both laptops have fair screen quality due to acceptable color reproduction, they may not offer the wide color gamuts preferred by professionals; for 3D and gaming, the lower refresh rates on both laptops limit smoothness in fast-paced visuals, which is critical for an immersive experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Jumper 14" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Katana 17 has 3 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
17.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the MSI Katana 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.2/10
The MSI Katana 17 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
$1,367
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a price of $240 and the MSI Katana 17 costs $1,367.
"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 Katana 17 B13V laptop impressed us in its main area of competency - gaming. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 ensures high-performance levels which can compete with the previous generation's RTX 3070 Ti. In addition to the speedy GPU, the MSI comes with a 144 Hz display as well as an RGB keyboard and provides a very good typing experience. Despite the power at hand, the laptop remains comparatively cool."
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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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