The Jumper 16" Laptop offers a budget-friendly option with a larger 16-inch display, which can be ideal if you prefer a larger screen for general computing tasks or if price is a major concern. However, it comes with more basic computing power, which may not be suitable for performance-intensive tasks like engineering, machine learning, or gaming. It has a lower resolution screen, less powerful processor, and less RAM, meaning it might struggle with multitasking or demanding applications.
On the other hand, the LG Ultra 13, while more expensive, provides a more powerful processor and more RAM, making it suitable for more intensive tasks. Its 13-inch display, higher screen resolution, and lighter weight make it more portable, which could be a significant advantage if you need to carry it around often. Despite its smaller screen size, it offers a higher pixel density which can result in sharper images and text. In summary, the LG Ultra 13 might be the better choice for demanding work and portability, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is more wallet-friendly and offers a bigger screen for basic use. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
The Jumper 16" Laptop has no clear advantages over the LG Ultra 13.
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.7/10
7.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The LG Ultra 13 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.
Engineering and Design
5.6/10
6.6/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Ultra 13 is only fair 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
7.2/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 13 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
7.2/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Ultra 13 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
6.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The LG Ultra 13 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 adequate resolution and brightness make for a satisfactory viewing experience, while the LG Ultra excels with sharper clarity and more vibrant colors due to better panel quality. In engineering and design, the LG Ultra's wider color gamut supports more precise color work, but neither laptop is ideal for 3D and gaming as they both lack high refresh rates required for smooth motion rendering. The Jumper, despite its larger screen, falls short in offering the visual fidelity necessary for immersive gaming experiences compared to what specialized gaming laptops provide.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Jumper 16" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 13 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
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the Jumper 16" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The LG Ultra 13 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
$600
$529
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a price of $600 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Ultra 13 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop's gaming and 3D capabilities are considered poor due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU, which is less powerful and not designed for high-end gaming or 3D applications, combined with a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate. In contrast, the LG Ultra 13 offers fair performance for gaming and 3D tasks as it features a more capable AMD Ryzen 7 4700U Vega 7 GPU, which can handle more graphics-intensive tasks, and also has a 60Hz refresh rate.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Jumper 16" Laptop and the LG Ultra 13 compare to other laptops
"The 13.3-inch LG Gram is a fine fit if you need to travel as light as possible for as long as possible without spending a fortune to do it. It might not be particularly sturdy or have an eye-catching design and its webcam is less than ideal, but with its sharp touch display, comfortable backlit keyboard, responsive touchpad and a fingerprint reader for extra security, the Gram makes a respectible everyday laptop for business or school work."
Get a great deal on the Jumper 16" Laptop or the LG Ultra 13
About LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
115,095
Recommendations made
24,938
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.