If cost is a major consideration, the Jumper 16" Laptop could serve well for basic tasks like browsing, document editing, and light multitasking. However, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" typically offers better performance, which may be important for more demanding applications or multitasking. The smaller screen size of the Lenovo makes it more portable, but the larger screen of the Jumper may be beneficial for viewing content or working on documents. Battery life is often stronger with Lenovo laptops, which could be significant if you need to use the laptop for extended periods without access to power. The Lenovo may also have a more robust build quality and customer support, providing value beyond the initial purchase price. Consider your most frequent activities, need for portability, and how much you value long-term reliability when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
The Jumper 16" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14".
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
5.7/10
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop is less favorable for general use due to a weaker CPU, less RAM, and a lower-quality screen, coupled with poorer heat management which impacts performance and comfort, despite its satisfactory portability and silent operation. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14", on the other hand, offers a more robust CPU, double the RAM, a higher-quality display, and better heat management, ensuring smoother operation for general tasks, at the slight expense of speaker quality, yet still maintains excellent portability.
Content Creation
5.9/10
7.1/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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
7.1/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a better screen than the Jumper 16" Laptop for content creation, and software development.
The Jumper 16" Laptop and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" both have screens that provide adequate resolution and brightness for tasks like browsing and watching videos, which explains their fair quality for general use. However, for engineering and design work, professionals often need screens that offer wider color gamuts to ensure color accuracy, and since both laptops only have fair screen quality, it suggests they don't cover these professional color spaces comprehensively. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the importance of a high refresh rate for smoother visuals is paramount, and the poor rating in this area for both laptops indicates that they likely have lower refresh rates, making them less suitable for these demanding uses.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Jumper 16" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has 10 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
3.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has only fair 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
$230
$390
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a price of $230 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $390.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" laptop has a weaker GPU and lower screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D experiences, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" offers a better GPU and higher refresh rate suited for these tasks, despite both having suitable CPUs and screen quality. Consequently, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is more capable of handling gaming and 3D applications than the Jumper 16" laptop.
Engineering and Design
5.6/10
6.1/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" to be only fair for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop is weak for engineering and design due to its basic Intel Celeron CPU, low RAM, and integrated GPU which are insufficient for demanding tasks, while its screen offers limited brightness and color coverage. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" provides a more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, double the RAM, and an integrated Vega GPU, coupled with a higher screen resolution and brightness, making it more capable for engineering and design, though still not optimal compared to higher-end models.
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How the Jumper 16" Laptop and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" compare to other laptops
"The low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
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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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