If you're looking for better performance, especially for tasks that involve engineering, 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the LG Ultra 16 with its more powerful processor and graphics is well-suited for these demands. However, it comes at a higher price compared to the Jumper 16" Laptop. The Jumper is more budget-friendly, but with its less powerful specifications, it is better suited for general use like web browsing, office applications, and video streaming. The LG Ultra is also lighter and thinner, enhancing its portability, which is a boon if you travel often or need to carry your laptop frequently. The Jumper, while less portable due to its heavier weight and slightly larger dimensions, offers a significant cost-saving advantage. Keep in mind that a more powerful laptop like the LG Ultra may also come with shorter battery life because of the higher energy demands of its components. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
The Jumper 16" Laptop has no clear advantages over the LG Ultra 16.
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
5.7/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 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.
Gaming and AI
5.6/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The LG Ultra 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop has an Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU which is significantly less powerful for gaming compared to the LG Ultra 16's AMD Ryzen Vega 8 graphics; both laptops have a similar screen refresh rate that is average for gaming, but the better GPU in the LG Ultra 16 makes it more suitable for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.6/10
7.0/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Ultra 16 is good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop offers limited performance for engineering and design due to its weaker Celeron processor, less RAM, and a basic integrated graphics chip, while the LG Ultra 16 comes with a more powerful AMD Ryzen processor, significantly more RAM, and better integrated graphics which support more demanding tasks. Moreover, the LG Ultra 16 has a higher quality display with superior contrast, aiding precision in design work, which complements its enhanced computing capabilities.
Content Creation
5.9/10
7.7/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 16 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
7.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The LG Ultra 16 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
6.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The LG Ultra 16 has a better screen than the Jumper 16" Laptop for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Jumper and LG Ultra laptops offer sufficient resolution and brightness for tasks like browsing and video streaming but may not have the most vibrant panels. In engineering and design, while their fair screen quality allows for acceptable detail and clarity, professionals may find the color accuracy lacking due to limited coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. For gaming and 3D applications, the experience on both machines is hindered by lower refresh rates, which translates to less fluid motion, although they provide adequate resolution for moderately detailed visuals.
Battery
7.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The Jumper 16" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 16 has 17 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 LG Ultra 16 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
$260
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a price of $260 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
"Unlike the gram, the Ultra PC isn't designed to be as lightweight as possible. The 16-inch laptop is a whole 400 g (0.88 lb) heavier than its 16-inch gram counterpart partly because its chassis is not made of magnesium. Other than that, the Ultra PC seems like a copy of the gram – but with longer battery life, lower noise levels, and a clean, delicate look."
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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.
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