Considering your interest in a cost-effective option, the Jumper 16" Laptop is much less expensive compared to the Lenovo Flex 5 14. However, the lower price comes with lower hardware capabilities such as a less powerful processor and graphics, less storage, and less RAM, which affects multitasking and performance in demanding applications. The Lenovo Flex 5 14, although higher in price, offers a more robust processor, better integrated graphics, more storage and RAM for smoother operation and better performance in intensive applications. Additionally, it's also lighter and more portable, and uniquely, it can be used as both a laptop and a tablet due to its 2-in-1 convertible design. The Jumper's larger screen might be beneficial for viewing content, but this could also impact battery life and portability. The final decision should be based on whether the price savings on the Jumper justify the performance and versatility trade-offs compared to the more expensive Lenovo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
The Jumper 16" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Flex 5 14.
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.7/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and only 4GB of RAM which might not handle multitasking well, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 boasts a stronger AMD Ryzen 7 processor and 16GB of RAM for smooth operation in general use.
Gaming and AI
5.6/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 16" 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
5.6/10
7.0/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop has less RAM, a weaker CPU in the Intel Celeron J4105, and integrated graphics, which aren't suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 comes with significantly higher RAM, a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor, and improved Vega 8 graphics, making it better equipped for such workloads.
Content Creation
5.9/10
7.6/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good for content creation, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
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
6.0/10
7.4/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good for software development, while the Jumper 16" 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
6.3/10
6.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a better screen than the Jumper 16" Laptop for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Jumper and Lenovo Flex 5 have screens that provide adequate resolution and brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, but they may lack in vividness compared to higher-end displays. In engineering and design, these laptops' displays cover basic color requirements but may not fully represent the wider color gamuts professionals need for precise color work. Gamers and 3D designers will find the refresh rates on these models insufficient for the smooth visuals often required in high-speed gaming and 3D rendering, while the resolution and panel quality offer just moderate clarity and detail.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The Jumper 16" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has very good portability, while the Jumper 16" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has good build quality, while the Jumper 16" Laptop has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$260
$950
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a price of $260 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 costs $950.
"The highlight of the latest IdeaPad Flex 5 14 is clearly its AMD CPU. The octa-core Ryzen 7 5700U is insanely fast even when compared to the best Tiger Lake Ultrabooks in the market or even Core H CPUs in many gaming laptops. It's a lot of raw processing power for what is supposed to be a budget 14-inch convertible. If your daily workloads can benefit from extra multi-thread CPU performance, then look no further than the inexpensive AMD-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14. For regular on-the-road browsing or video streaming, however, a slimmer and lighter 10th gen Core Yoga, Spectre, or XPS would be a more balanced option."
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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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