The Jumper 14" Laptop offers a more affordable option with lower performance, suitable for general use like browsing and simple applications, and boasts fair battery life and portability. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E16 Flip, while more expensive, provides significantly higher performance for tasks such as engineering, 3D work, machine learning, and gaming. It features a higher resolution screen and the convenience of a 2-in-1 convertible design but comes with added weight, impacting portability. The choice hinges on whether your priority is saving money for basic tasks or investing in a high-performance machine for demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Summit E16 Flip
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.9/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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
6.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop's less powerful Intel UHD Graphics GPU and lower 60Hz screen refresh rate make it less suitable for demanding gaming and 3D tasks compared to the MSI Summit E16 Flip, which features a more capable Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and a higher 165Hz screen refresh rate, enhancing performance and visual fluidity.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
7.7/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E16 Flip is good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The MSI Summit E16 Flip is superior for engineering and design use due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor, higher RAM capacity, and dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, which are crucial for resource-intensive applications, and its better quality display that includes higher resolution and color accuracy. On the other hand, the Jumper 14" Laptop, with its less capable Intel Celeron processor, integrated graphics, and modest screen quality, falls short for demanding tasks and detailed visual work despite its lighter weight and quieter operation.
Content Creation
6.1/10
7.9/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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
7.6/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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, with its fair screen resolution and brightness, provides an adequate visual experience which suffices for everyday tasks and standard engineering needs but lacks the high refresh rate, critical for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D work. In contrast, the MSI Summit E16 Flip boasts a higher quality display with vibrant colors and sharper images thanks to better resolution and color gamut coverage, enhancing the experience for both general use and demanding engineering design software. However, its screen falls short for gaming and 3D tasks due to a refresh rate that doesn't meet the high standards required for optimal fluidity in fast-paced visual environments.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Jumper 14" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E16 Flip has 8 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
16.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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
$1,413
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a price of $240 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip costs $1,413.
"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 Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop with pen, 16:10 display, and RTX 3050 Ti. The Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop from the business segment that primarily targets creative users. MSI combines a 16-inch touchscreen in the 16:10 format with a powerful midrange GPU. While the 2-in-1 laptop from MSI isn't meant for everybody, it should definitely attract some followers. The touchscreen display (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) covers the DCI-P3 color space. This is accompanied by stable viewing angles, a good color reproduction, short response times, and a good contrast level."
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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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