The Jumper 14" Laptop, being much less expensive, is suitable for general use with its lower-tier processor and integrated graphics, adequate for basic tasks like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. Its smaller size and lighter weight make it more portable and convenient for on-the-go use. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 17 offers significantly more power with a high-end processor and top-tier dedicated graphics card, ideal for demanding tasks such as 3D design, machine learning, gaming, and intensive engineering software, but it comes with a higher price tag and is less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight. The better choice depends on whether you prioritize cost and portability, or performance for specialized tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 17
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.9/10
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a modest processor and less RAM, making it fair for general use, while the MSI Stealth 17, equipped with a high-end processor and ample RAM, shines in the same capacity. Additionally, the MSI has excellent screen quality and a larger battery, contributing to its very good rating for general use, but has less portability due to its weight and larger size compared to the more portable Jumper 14".
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
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
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent 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
9.4/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
12.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a basic Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics, which are not suited for the demands of engineering and design software, while the MSI Stealth 17 boasts a high-end Intel i9 processor and a Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU that provides ample power and speed for such tasks. Additionally, the MSI model features substantially more memory and storage, essential for complex projects, whereas the Jumper is limited in these aspects, constraining its capability for professional use.
Content Creation
6.1/10
8.8/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
12.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 17 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
8.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
12.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 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
8.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 17 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 quality suffices for browsing and streaming due to its adequate resolution and brightness, but lacks the wide color gamut necessary for precision in engineering and design tasks. The MSI Stealth 17's higher resolution and brightness enhance general use and its wide color range suits detailed engineering and design work, but its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for the fast-paced visuals needed in gaming and 3D applications. Both laptops' screens may not fully satisfy gamers or 3D designers, who typically benefit from higher refresh rates that neither of these laptops prioritize.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Jumper 14" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 17 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.8/10
The MSI Stealth 17 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
$3,899
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a price of $240 and the MSI Stealth 17 costs $3,899.
"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 Stealth 17 Studio is a laptop with a quiet RTX 4080 for almost every occasion. The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is equally capable of high-level media processing and playing current games. It remains pleasantly quiet, even if a few percentage points of power have had to be sacrificed in the process. But, it is not quite perfect: To some extent, the Stealth 17 is well thought out. It packs tons of graphics power and high-end components in a slim case. The laptop's cooling system can be set such that, noise-wise, it doesn't even reach low volume. However, small flaws cloud otherwise exceptionally positive impressions."
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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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