When selecting between the Jumper 14" Laptop and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, if you prioritize a lower price and satisfactory performance for basic tasks, the Jumper could be your choice. However, it has lower storage and memory, and its processor is less powerful than the ThinkBook, which might limit its ability to handle more demanding applications smoothly. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, while slightly more expensive, offers better performance suitable for more intensive tasks, a higher resolution display, and more storage and memory, which is beneficial for engineering, 3D modeling, or gaming. The ThinkBook also includes professional features like Windows 11 Pro and a more premium build quality. If portability is a concern, both laptops have similar dimensions and weight, so the difference in carrying them around would be minimal. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
The Jumper 14" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.9/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop, with its Intel Celeron CPU and lower-quality screen, suits basic tasks but may not handle multitasking or high-quality visuals as well as the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, which has a more powerful Intel i7 CPU, better screen resolution, and overall superior build, providing a smoother experience for general use. Additionally, while the Jumper offers good portability and battery life, the ThinkBook 13s excels with longer battery life and higher quality in areas like keyboard and speakers, which contribute to its higher rating for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is only fair 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
7.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and basic Intel UHD Graphics which limit its capability for engineering and design tasks, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is equipped with a superior Intel i7 processor and higher-end Iris Xe graphics, making it better suited for such demanding applications. Additionally, the ThinkBook 13s offers more RAM, a higher-quality screen with better resolution, and color coverage, enhancing the performance and visual experience required for engineering and design work.
Content Creation
6.1/10
7.8/10
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 Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
7.7/10
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 Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
7.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has a better screen than the Jumper 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s offers a sharper and brighter display, making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, while the Jumper's fair screen may not be as crisp or vibrant. In engineering and design, the Lenovo's display covers a wider range of colors, crucial for precise color work, which the Jumper's fair color gamut doesn't support as well. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops lack high refresh rates that are vital for smooth visuals, although the Lenovo's better resolution and panel type give it a slight edge over the Jumper.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Jumper 14" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Jumper 14" Laptop has a price of $240 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkBook 13s to have excellent portability, while the Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Jumper 14" Laptop and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s compare to other laptops
"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 best thing about the ThinkBook 13S is that it’s a good deal. Business buyers looking for ThinkPad-level performance and software without ThinkPad pricing will probably find the ThinkBook a solid option. While nothing about it is really spectacular, it’s certainly unusual to see the ThinkBook’s screen resolution at a sub-$1,000 price, and its performance will be more than adequate for most office tasks. The generous port selection, 16:10 aspect ratio, physical webcam shutter, and clear audio are certainly icing on the cake."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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