The Jumper 16" Laptop is a more budget-friendly option that will handle basic tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. With its larger 16-inch screen and lighter weight, it offers a good balance between screen size for productivity and portability. On the other hand, the MSI Cyborg 15 is often significantly more expensive but comes with a more powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics card, making it a better choice for demanding applications like gaming, 3D modeling, and machine learning. The Cyborg also has a higher battery capacity. So, if high performance for intensive tasks is a priority and you're okay with spending more, the MSI Cyborg 15 would be the better choice. If you prefer to save money and need a laptop for everyday use with a larger screen, the Jumper 16" Laptop would suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
The Jumper 16" Laptop has no clear advantages over the MSI Cyborg 15.
Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.7/10
7.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 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
7.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good 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
7.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The MSI Cyborg 15 is 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
8.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Cyborg 15 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
8.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 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
6.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The MSI Cyborg 15 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 screen quality of both the Jumper and MSI Cyborg laptops is reasonable, as the panel type and resolution likely provide a clear and crisp display, and average brightness levels suffice for everyday tasks. In engineering and design, the fair label suggests that while these laptops may cover a decent range of colors, they might not fully meet the professional color standards required for precise color work due to less coverage of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. With gaming and 3D, the poor designation implies these laptops have lower refresh rates, limiting smooth motion rendering, and their resolution and panel type may not be optimal for immersive and detailed visual experiences.
Build Quality
5.1/10
6.7/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 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
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a price of $260 and the MSI Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
"The focus of the MSI Cyborg 15 lies on a compromise of performance, mobility, and power consumption. Due to the reduced performance settings, the CPU and GPU perform below their capabilities. Nonetheless, their computing power is still sufficient for FHD gaming at high to maximum settings even then. The power consumption, which is low for a gaming laptop, can be translated into a good battery life. Realistic values of 7 to 8 h are still possible, despite the relatively small battery capacity of 53.5 Wh. Unfortunately the USB-C port doesn't offer any support for Power Delivery, which would be a sensible feature in the case of the Cyborg."
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About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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