The Jumper 14" Laptop is a more budget-friendly option compared to the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, which may require a larger investment. If you prioritize performance for activities like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI laptop, with its more powerful processor and advanced graphics card, would be a better fit. However, for basic tasks and portability, the lightweight and less expensive Jumper might suffice. The MSI also offers a higher-resolution screen with a faster refresh rate beneficial for smooth visuals, but this could impact battery life more than the Jumper's more modest display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
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 display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.9/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
7.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is 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
8.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a slower Intel Celeron processor and basic Intel UHD Graphics which are inadequate for demanding engineering and design applications, whereas the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is equipped with a high-performing Intel i7 processor and advanced Nvidia RTX graphics suited for such intensive tasks. The MSI also outshines the Jumper in high-end tasks with its superior screen quality, and despite being less portable due to its slightly heavier build, it compensates with better keyboard, speaker quality, and lower operating noise.
Content Creation
6.1/10
7.9/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
7.4/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
7.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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's screen, adequate for daily tasks, may not be as sharp or vivid due to its basic resolution and brightness levels, which are more apparent when compared to the MSI Stealth 14 Studio. The MSI offers superior visuals with higher resolution and color accuracy essential for engineering and design work, ensuring a more precise representation of colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops may fall short due to lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and better gaming experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Jumper 14" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.6/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
$1,432
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a price of $240 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,432.
"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."
"You'll find a versatility in the MSI Stealth 14 Studio that isn’t matched by many content-creator laptops we've tested of late. The small frame allows you to (potentially) work from anywhere with an outlet and, if noise isn’t a concern, run your most demanding of programs, thanks to some powerful hardware inside. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is an attractive and powerful option if you want a portable laptop to be the center of your content work setup."
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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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