When weighing the Jumper 16" against the MSI Prestige 14, consider that the Jumper is more budget-friendly and may be adequate for basic tasks with its larger screen but lower power. However, the MSI, despite a higher cost, offers enhanced performance suitable for more demanding applications and tasks due to its better processor and graphics. The MSI is also more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, making it a better option if mobility is important. Additionally, the MSI provides a higher storage capacity and more memory, beneficial for multitasking and complex projects. Consider your most essential needs—whether it's affordability and basic functions or performance and portability—before making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
The Jumper 16" Laptop has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 14.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.7/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The MSI Prestige 14 is good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a less powerful CPU and less RAM compared to the MSI Prestige 14, leading to poorer performance which is crucial for general use. Additionally, the MSI has better portability, longer battery life, and superior screen quality, which are highly important for an all-around user experience.
Gaming and AI
5.6/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop isn't suitable for gaming and 3D due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and Celeron processor, which are far from capable in handling demanding graphics and computations that games and 3D applications require. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14, with its more powerful Intel Iris Xe graphics and a higher-end i5 CPU, offers better performance for gaming and 3D tasks, despite both laptops having similar screen refresh rates and neither being specifically designed for high-end gaming.
Engineering and Design
5.6/10
7.1/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 14 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
7.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 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
7.3/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 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
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 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 offers an adequate viewing experience for typical web browsing and office work, due to its fair resolution and brightness, but lacks the wider color coverage and higher resolution that would benefit engineering and design software users. The MSI Prestige 14, with its better color accuracy and higher resolution, provides a more vibrant and detailed display essential for professionals in engineering and design, ensuring that intricate details are clearly visible and colors are true to life. However, both laptops may fall short for gaming and 3D applications, as they don't have high refresh rates which are crucial for smooth motion and a more immersive visual experience in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Jumper 16" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 has very good 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 MSI Prestige 14 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
$1,040
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a price of $260 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
"The MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
Get a great deal on the Jumper 16" Laptop or the MSI Prestige 14
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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