The Jumper 14" Laptop is more budget-friendly and suitable for everyday tasks like browsing, office productivity, and streaming. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE77Hx is a high-performance machine designed for heavy tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming; this translates to a higher price. The MSI Raider also tends to have a shorter battery life due to its more powerful components but offers higher processing power for demanding software and games. If you prioritize portability and battery life for general use and want to save money, the Jumper may be a better fit. However, if your work or entertainment requires intensive computational power and you're willing to invest more, the MSI Raider could serve you better, despite being heavier and less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.9/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop, with a basic processor, Intel Celeron J4105, and modest RAM, is suitable for everyday tasks, but the MSI Raider GE77Hx, equipped with a high-end Intel i7 processor and more RAM, offers superior performance for demanding applications. While the Jumper is more portable and has better battery life, the MSI Raider boasts a higher-quality screen and overall better specs, justifying its use for more intensive tasks beyond general use.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
8.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
8.8/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a less powerful CPU (Intel Celeron J4105) and GPU (Intel UHD Graphics 600), limited RAM, and lower screen quality, making it insufficient for engineering and design tasks that require high processing power, advanced graphics performance, and detailed visual representation.
Content Creation
6.1/10
8.2/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
7.9/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
8.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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 average resolution and brightness suit typical tasks like browsing and office work but its limited color range affects precision needed in engineering and design, and its lower refresh rate hampers the smooth visuals crucial for gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE77Hx offers sharp, bright visuals enhancing general use and its wide color gamut ensures accuracy for professional creative work, but despite good resolution and panel type, its refresh rate isn't ideal for the highest standards in 3D gaming. Essentially, the Jumper is a budget-friendly choice adequate for everyday activities, while the MSI Raider leans towards premium, excelling in creative tasks but falling short for the most demanding gaming experiences.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Jumper 14" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE77Hx has 5.5 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
$2,140
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a price of $240 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $2,140.
"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 Raider GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."
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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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