The Jumper 16" Laptop may be appealing due to its lower price, and it could be suitable for general use such as web browsing, streaming, and productivity applications. However, if you require a laptop for more demanding tasks such as 3D design, machine learning, gaming, or engineering software, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, while more expensive, will generally offer better performance. Consider also the laptop's battery life if you need to use it on the go, and its portability—in terms of both weight and dimensions—if you plan to carry it often. The Jumper might excel in lightweight tasks and be easy to transport, but the Lenovo is likely a better fit for intensive applications and may provide a smoother experience, albeit at a higher cost and potentially with a slight compromise on portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
The Jumper 16" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
5.7/10
7.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is good for general use, while the Jumper 16" 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.
Content Creation
5.9/10
7.2/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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
3.6/10
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 Slim 3 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
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has a better screen than the Jumper 16" Laptop for content creation, and software development.
For general use, a laptop with a fair screen quality implies that the Jumper and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 have adequate resolution and brightness, providing a comfortable viewing experience for everyday tasks like browsing, word processing, and video streaming, but the screen might not be exceptionally sharp or vibrant. In engineering and design, these laptops' fair rating suggests that while they can handle most tasks, the color accuracy might not be precise enough for professional-grade color work due to their limitations in displaying a wide color gamut, which could be a concern for users involved with meticulous graphic work. Lastly, for gaming and 3D applications, the poor rating indicates that the refresh rate on both laptops may not be sufficient to deliver smooth motion, and the resolution along with panel type may not provide the high-fidelity visuals preferred for immersive gameplay and 3D rendering.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Jumper 16" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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.
Build Quality
5.1/10
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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 Slim 3 costs $390.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and Jumper 16" Laptop are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Jumper 16" Laptop is equipped with Intel UHD Graphics 600, which is less capable of handling gaming and 3D applications efficiently, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has an AMD Ryzen 3 7330U Vega 6 GPU, which offers better performance for such tasks. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the superior GPU in the Lenovo makes it more suitable for gaming and 3D content.
Engineering and Design
5.6/10
6.1/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
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 Slim 3 to be only fair for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a weaker CPU and GPU, less RAM, and a screen that covers less of the color spectrum, making it less suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has a more capable CPU and GPU, double the RAM, and a significantly better color contrast ratio, better aligning with the requirements for such tasks.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and Jumper 16" Laptop both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Jumper 16" Laptop and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 compare to other laptops
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | May 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is decent for use as a workstation. Its Intel CPU and integrated graphics can only handle light productivity tasks, not demanding workloads like video editing or 3D graphics. You also can't do any color-critical work because the available displays have a narrow color gamut. It has a good port selection, but its USB-C lacks Thunderbolt 4 support. On the upside, it has a comfortable keyboard and doesn't get hot or loud under load."
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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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