Updated January 12, 2024·Prices updated 24 hours ago
If affordability is a top priority and you only need a laptop for everyday tasks like browsing, document editing, and video streaming, then the Jumper 16" Laptop might be sufficient for your needs and will save you money. On the other hand, if you require high performance for gaming, 3D modeling, machine learning, or other demanding tasks, the MSI GE66 Raider, despite its higher cost, will offer much stronger capabilities. The Raider is also likely to have a shorter battery life and be less portable due to its focus on power over efficiency. Keep in mind, for heavy-duty tasks, investing more in the MSI may provide a return in productivity and experience, while the Jumper is more suited for casual use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.7/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop falls short in general use due to its lower-end CPU, minimal RAM, mediocre screen quality, and lesser battery life, making it less suited for demanding tasks, whereas the MSI GE66 Raider stands out with its high-performance CPU, ample RAM, superior screen resolution and quality, and better battery capacity, catering well to both routine and advanced applications. The MSI also has a higher build quality and heat management, which contributes to a more reliable and comfortable user experience for extended periods.
Gaming and AI
5.6/10
8.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very 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
9.1/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent 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
8.4/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider 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
8.4/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI GE66 Raider 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
8.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider 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's screen offers enough clarity and brightness for everyday tasks and basic engineering work, but its color range may not be wide enough for professionals who need accurate color reproduction, and its lower refresh rate can hinder the smooth visuals required for high-speed gaming and 3D rendering. The MSI GE66 Raider's screen excels in delivering sharp, bright images with a wide color gamut, making it ideal for engineers and designers needing precise color work, but like the Jumper, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a less optimal refresh rate. Overall, the MSI GE66 Raider provides a notable improvement in screen quality for general use and professional design, but neither laptop is optimized for high refresh rate-dependent activities like gaming or 3D animation.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Jumper 16" Laptop has good portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The MSI GE66 Raider 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
$230
$3,199
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a price of $230 and the MSI GE66 Raider costs $3,199.
"The MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
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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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