If cost is a primary concern and your needs are relatively light, such as web browsing, office work, and media consumption, the Jumper 16" Laptop may suit your needs very well and save you money. However, if your tasks are more demanding, like gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering software, the Lenovo Legion 9i, although more expensive, will offer significantly better performance. The Lenovo Legion also likely has superior build quality and a more robust cooling system, which is ideal for intensive use. Keep in mind that gaming laptops like the Legion 9i can be heavier and may have shorter battery life compared to less powerful laptops, affecting portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.7/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo Legion 9i excels in general use with a high-end CPU, ample RAM, a superior Mini LED screen, and robust battery life, making it well-suited for a variety of tasks, though it is heavier and less portable. In contrast, the Jumper 16" Laptop, with its basic CPU, minimal RAM, standard IPS screen, and lower battery capacity, is less equipped to handle demanding applications smoothly, but it gains an edge in portability due to its lighter weight.
Gaming and AI
5.6/10
9.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is excellent 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
9.6/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
5.9/10
8.7/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very 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
8.3/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very 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
9.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a better screen than the Jumper 16" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Jumper 16" Laptop may have adequate resolution and brightness for tasks such as browsing and video streaming, but its color accuracy might not be high enough for professional engineering and design work that demands true-to-life color reproduction. The Lenovo Legion 9i likely offers exceptional color accuracy, wide color gamuts, and high brightness and resolution, making it ideal for general use and precise design tasks, but its poor refresh rate hampers the smoothness required for high-end gaming and 3D rendering. For users interested in 3D applications or gaming, seeking a laptop with an excellent refresh rate is critical, and they may want to look beyond these options for a device that delivers on that front.
Battery
7.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Jumper 16" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 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
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Jumper 16" Laptop has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 9i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i has very 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
$3,420
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a price of $260 and the Lenovo Legion 9i costs $3,420.
"The Lenovo Legion 9i is meant as a top-end flagship showcase for enthusiasts, and on that, it delivers. You'll find flashier designs in this price tier—Razer’s all-metal build in a similarly sized laptop like the Blade 16, or monstrous 18-inch machines—but this is a well-thought-out laptop. The chassis is trim for a 16-inch powerhouse, the lid is unique, and bespoke liquid cooling takes performance to the next level."
Get a great deal on the Jumper 16" Laptop or the Lenovo Legion 9i
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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