The Jumper 14" Laptop is a more budget-friendly option and can suffice for general use like web browsing, streaming, and document editing, with benefits like lower cost and potentially greater portability due to its smaller size. However, if you require more powerful performance for tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Prestige 15, despite being pricier, is likely to offer significantly better performance due to higher quality components. The Prestige is also likely to have a longer battery life, which is advantageous if you need to work on the go without frequent charging. Keep in mind that the MSI Prestige 15, with its larger screen and more advanced hardware, might be less portable than the Jumper. Consider your primary needs and whether the additional investment in the MSI is justified for your specific use case. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
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
298.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Prestige 15 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
6.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop has an Intel Celeron processor and integrated Intel UHD Graphics, which provide limited power for gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI Prestige 15 comes equipped with a more robust Intel i5 processor and a dedicated Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU, offering improved performance suitable for these tasks. Both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, but the graphics processing capabilities and CPU performance are the distinguishing factors that make the MSI Prestige 15 better suited for gaming and 3D activities.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
7.2/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The MSI Prestige 15 offers higher performance for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i5 processor, greater RAM, and dedicated Nvidia GPU, alongside a higher-quality screen. In contrast, the Jumper 14" Laptop's less capable CPU, lower RAM, integrated graphics, and lower-quality display make it poorly suited for those intensive tasks, although its lighter weight and lower operating noise could make it more suitable for general use and portability.
Content Creation
6.1/10
7.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 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
7.1/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 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
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 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, the Jumper 14" likely has an average panel with decent resolution and brightness, adequate for everyday tasks but not outstanding. The MSI Prestige 15's superior screen, with its higher resolution and increased brightness, offers a clearer and more vivid experience for both general computing and professional engineering and design work where accurate colors are crucial. However, for gaming and 3D tasks that demand fast refresh rates, neither laptop excels, as they prioritize resolution and color accuracy over the quick screen refreshes necessary for these uses.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 15 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
$1,044
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a price of $240 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
"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 Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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