If your main focus is saving money and light computing tasks, the Jumper 16" Laptop is a more economical choice. It offers essential functions suitable for general use and basic productivity, but it has limited storage, memory, and a less powerful processor, which may not suffice for more demanding applications like gaming or intensive engineering software. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5, despite being pricier, provides superior performance with a faster processor and a dedicated graphics card, making it well-suited for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks. It also has a larger storage capacity and more memory for running multiple applications smoothly. Keep in mind, the Lenovo is heavier, which could affect portability, while the Jumper is lighter and easier to carry around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.7/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop is less suitable for general use due to its lower-end CPU, limited RAM, and poor speaker and build quality, leading to performance and durability concerns. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offers a more powerful CPU, ample RAM, and better keyboard and speaker quality, along with superior heat management, making it more reliable and enjoyable for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.6/10
7.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop has an Intel UHD Graphics 600 which is considerably less powerful than the Nvidia RTX 4060 found in the Lenovo Legion Slim 5, leading to a disparity in gaming and 3D performance; additionally, the Legion Slim 5 has a higher screen refresh rate, reaching 144Hz compared to the Jumper's 60Hz, providing smoother visuals crucial for gaming.
Engineering and Design
5.6/10
8.0/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is very good 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
7.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
8.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
7.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a better screen than the Jumper 16" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Jumper's fair screen resolution and brightness may suffice, whereas the Lenovo Legion Slim 5's higher resolution and brightness offer clearer and more vibrant visuals. In engineering and design, the Lenovo stands out with its wider color gamuts, providing richer and more accurate color reproduction, essential for detailed work, unlike the Jumper's fair range which may not be as precise. However, both fall short for gaming and 3D tasks, as their lower refresh rates don't deliver the smooth visual experience preferred in high-action scenarios, despite their adequate resolution and panel types.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Jumper 16" Laptop has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a price of $260 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 costs $1,000.
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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