If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Jumper 16" Laptop is significantly less expensive and offers basic functionality suitable for simple tasks like web browsing and word processing. However, with its lower-powered processor and graphics, less memory, and storage, it's not suited for demanding applications. On the other hand, the MSI Katana 17, while pricier, provides a high-performance CPU and dedicated graphics card, more memory and storage, making it ideal for gaming, 3D design, and video editing. It has a larger screen and a higher refresh rate, which is great for an immersive experience but it's also heavier, affecting portability. Furthermore, the MSI has additional features like a customizable keyboard backlight and better performance scores, which might justify the higher cost if these features align with your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Katana 17
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 build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.7/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
256.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Katana 17 is good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a lower-end CPU and less RAM which makes it poor for multitasking and intensive applications compared to the MSI Katana 17, which boasts a high-end CPU and ample RAM for robust performance. Additionally, while both have IPS screens, the MSI Katana 17 offers better battery life and heat management, making it more suitable for extended general use despite being less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Gaming and AI
5.6/10
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Katana 17 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
8.4/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Katana 17 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
7.8/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Katana 17 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
8.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Katana 17 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
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
256.0 nits
The MSI Katana 17 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 fair screen quality for general use suggests it has adequate resolution and brightness, but not standout, which may suffice for day-to-day tasks but won't be exceptionally crisp or vibrant. For engineering and design purposes, its fair screen quality would mean it covers a reasonable range of colors, but it doesn't excel in color accuracy or breadth, affecting professionals who need precise color reproduction. The poor gaming and 3D performance is likely due to a lower refresh rate, which can result in less fluid motion and slower response times, alongside moderate resolution and panel quality, which may not support the most immersive or detailed visuals.
Battery
7.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Jumper 16" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Katana 17 has 3 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
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Jumper 16" Laptop has good portability, while the MSI Katana 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.2/10
The MSI Katana 17 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
$1,367
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a price of $260 and the MSI Katana 17 costs $1,367.
"The MSI Katana 17 B13V laptop impressed us in its main area of competency - gaming. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 ensures high-performance levels which can compete with the previous generation's RTX 3070 Ti. In addition to the speedy GPU, the MSI comes with a 144 Hz display as well as an RGB keyboard and provides a very good typing experience. Despite the power at hand, the laptop remains comparatively cool."
Get a great deal on the Jumper 16" Laptop or the MSI Katana 17
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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