The Jumper 16" Laptop is a budget-friendly option great for basic tasks like browsing and document editing, offering longer battery life and portability due to its lightweight design. However, the MSI Raider GE77Hx, while more expensive, provides significantly higher performance suitable for intensive tasks such as engineering, 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its robust processor and graphics card. Additionally, the MSI Raider has a better display for rich visual detail but is less portable and has shorter battery life, making it less ideal for frequent travelers. Choose the Jumper for simple everyday use and value savings, or the MSI Raider for high-end tasks and superior visual experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
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
8.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very 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
8.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop's graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 600) and screen refresh rate (60Hz) are not designed for gaming and 3D rendering, which makes it less suitable for these tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE77Hx with its more powerful graphics (Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti) and higher screen refresh rate (240Hz) offers a superior gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
5.6/10
8.8/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop, equipped with a basic Intel Celeron CPU, integrated graphics, and minimal RAM, struggles with the demands of engineering and design software compared to the MSI Raider GE77Hx, which boasts a high-end Intel i7 CPU, dedicated Nvidia graphics, and substantial RAM suitable for intensive tasks.
Content Creation
5.9/10
8.2/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
7.9/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
8.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the Jumper 16" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a clear display for everyday tasks like web browsing or document editing, both the Jumper and the MSI Raider may suffice as they offer decent resolution and brightness. However, for engineering and design, where color accuracy is critical, the MSI Raider stands out due to its superior color gamut coverage. On the other hand, if gaming is your focus, both laptops may fall short, especially because gamers value high refresh rates for a smoother visual experience, and both of these laptops lack in that area.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Jumper 16" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE77Hx has 5.5 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
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Jumper 16" Laptop has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
$260
$2,140
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a price of $260 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $2,140.
"The MSI Raider GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."
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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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