The Jumper 14" Laptop is a more budget-friendly option if you're looking for basic computing tasks, with decent portability due to its lighter weight. Its performance, provided by an Intel Celeron processor and lower memory, is suitable for everyday activities like browsing the web, light productivity tasks, and streaming media. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 is designed for more demanding applications, featuring a more powerful Intel i7 processor and additional memory which makes it well-suited for intensive tasks, engineering software, 3D design, or light gaming. The MSI also has a higher resolution display which is better for creative work but comes at the cost of being heavier and generally more expensive. The improved performance and features of the MSI Prestige 16, such as a better build quality and the inclusion of Windows 11 Pro, should be weighed against its higher cost and less portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.9/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Prestige 16 is very 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
6.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop has an Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU, suited for basic tasks and has a regular screen refresh rate, making it poor for gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 includes a more powerful Intel i7 Iris Xe GPU and boasts a high screen refresh rate, enhancing the gaming and 3D performance considerably.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
8.2/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
12.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop has lower-grade components such as an Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics 600, which may struggle with the demands of engineering applications, whereas the MSI Prestige 16 offers a higher-end Intel i7 processor and better integrated graphics, making it well-suited for engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
6.1/10
8.3/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
12.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 16 is very 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
8.1/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
12.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 is very 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
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 has a better screen than the Jumper 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Jumper 14" Laptop's fair screen quality for general use, engineering, and design stems from its adequate resolution and brightness levels which provide a clear and vivid display for everyday tasks and some professional work, but its limited color range doesn't fully meet the needs of color-critical tasks. The MSI Prestige 16 boasts very good screen quality for both general use and professional engineering or design due to its higher resolution and brightness, along with a wider color gamut ensuring more accurate and vibrant color representation for demanding visual work. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates, which makes them less ideal for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother motion and rapid on-screen changes.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 16 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
$1,611
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a price of $240 and the MSI Prestige 16 costs $1,611.
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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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