Choosing between the Jumper 14" Laptop and the MSI Modern 14, consider the following: The MSI offers more storage and memory, which can significantly enhance multitasking and data-intensive tasks, alongside a newer AMD processor that may offer higher performance for a variety of tasks compared to the Intel Celeron in the Jumper. Battery life is another critical factor, and the MSI has a notably larger battery capacity, suggesting it could last longer on a charge. The MSI is also slightly heavier than the Jumper, impacting portability. If high performance and extended battery use are priorities, and you don't mind a slight increase in weight, the MSI Modern 14 could be worth the cost savings over the Jumper despite it often being slightly less expensive. If your focus is more on lighter travel and cost savings is secondary, the Jumper may serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
The Jumper 14" Laptop has no clear advantages over the MSI Modern 14.
Advantages of the MSI Modern 14
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.9/10
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
311.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The MSI Modern 14 is good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop, with a less powerful CPU and less RAM, is best suited for lighter tasks, while the MSI Modern 14's superior CPU and higher RAM make it better for more demanding general use applications. Additionally, the MSI Modern 14 boasts a higher-resolution screen, larger storage, a backlit keyboard, and is still quite portable, despite a slightly shorter battery life compared to the Jumper 14" Laptop.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
6.6/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Modern 14 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop is equipped with a lower-tier Intel Celeron processor and basic integrated graphics, which may struggle with demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the MSI Modern 14 has a more capable AMD Ryzen processor and Vega graphics, offering better performance for such use.
Content Creation
6.1/10
7.2/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Modern 14 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
7.1/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Modern 14 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
6.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
311.0 nits
The MSI Modern 14 has a better screen than the Jumper 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a crisp and vibrant display for daily activities such as web browsing, document editing, or streaming video, neither the Jumper nor the MSI Modern 14 laptops are ideal, as their screen attributes are just adequate, not exceptional. These laptops have limited color range, which could hinder tasks involving precision in color work, such as graphic design and engineering applications where accurate color representation is critical. For gaming and 3D rendering, both the Jumper and the MSI Modern might fall short in delivering a smooth and immersive experience, mainly because they lack high refresh rates that are essential for fluid motion and real-time interactivity.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.0/10
The MSI Modern 14 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
$525
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a price of $240 and the MSI Modern 14 costs $525.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Modern 14 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop has an Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU which is not suitable for gaming and 3D tasks, while the MSI Modern 14 with an AMD Ryzen 5 7530U Vega 7 GPU is adequate for these purposes but not top-end. Additionally, the Jumper's inferior processing power and screen attributes contribute to a poor gaming experience compared to the MSI Modern 14, which offers better CPU performance and screen quality, making it fair for gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Jumper 14" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Modern 14 has 6 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Jumper 14" Laptop and MSI Modern 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Jumper 14" Laptop and the MSI Modern 14 compare to other laptops
"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."
Alexander Tozzi, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | October 2023
"The MSI Modern 14 is okay for school use. It's very compact, so it's easy to carry around. It has a sharp display, a spacious keyboard, and a reasonably large touchpad. Its Intel 13th Gen CPU and integrated graphics can handle general productivity tasks like text processing and web browsing; however, don't expect to do anything intensive like 3D modeling or physics simulations. Unfortunately, the battery lasts less than five hours of light use, and the display doesn't get bright enough to combat glare."
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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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