The Jumper 16" Laptop is usually more wallet-friendly and may suffice for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, and casual media consumption. However, if you require top-notch performance for activities such as gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering software, the MSI Raider GE78, despite its higher cost, delivers powerful hardware that can handle demanding applications smoothly. Remember, the MSI will also generally be bulkier and might consume more battery, making it less convenient for travel compared to the lighter and likely longer battery life Jumper. Choose based on your primary needs: affordability and portability with Jumper, or high-end performance with MSI. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE78
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Best in class for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.7/10
8.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 is very good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop is unsuitable for general use due to its limited RAM, low-powered processor, and basic screen quality, which may lead to sluggish performance and lackluster visuals, whereas the MSI Raider GE78 excels with high RAM, a top-tier CPU, and superior screen quality, providing smooth operation and vivid display for a variety of tasks. However, the MSI model's higher performance comes at the cost of portability and battery life, making it less ideal for frequent travel compared to the lighter and longer-lasting Jumper laptop.
Gaming and AI
5.6/10
9.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 GE78 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop has an Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, making it inadequate for gaming and 3D tasks, while the MSI Raider GE78 is equipped with a robust Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU and a high 240Hz screen refresh rate, both crucial for delivering the performance and fluid visuals demanded by gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.6/10
9.4/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE78 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a basic processor, less RAM, and a significantly weaker GPU, making it unsuited for demanding engineering and design software that requires high performance, whereas the MSI Raider GE78 boasts a top-of-the-line processor, substantial RAM, and a powerful GPU, ideal for handling complex simulations and graphical tasks with ease. Additionally, the Raider’s superior screen quality offers clearer and more accurate visual representations, essential for design precision, although it is less portable and has a louder operating noise compared to the lightweight, quieter Jumper.
Content Creation
5.9/10
8.8/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE78 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
8.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 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
8.6/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE78 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 Jumper's screen offers enough clarity and brightness to handle everyday tasks effectively, while the MSI Raider provides a more crisp and vivid display due to its superior panel type and resolution, enhancing the overall viewing experience. In engineering and design, professionals often require accurate color representation; the MSI's adherence to broad color gamuts makes it highly suitable for these precision tasks, whereas the Jumper's limited color range may not meet the standards for professional work. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, high refresh rates are crucial for smooth motion, and here, the MSI falls short despite its good resolution and panel type, potentially leading to less fluid visuals compared to laptops with screens optimized for high refresh rates.
Portability
Good
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Jumper 16" Laptop has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE78 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 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
$4,386
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a price of $260 and the MSI Raider GE78 costs $4,386.
"Performance-wise, the GE78 offers a significant boost over the GE77 for just slightly higher power consumption. You'll have to get the RTX 4080 or 4090 configurations to see the performance advantages, however, as the RTX 4070 is closer in performance to the older RTX 3080 Ti. In terms of design, some users might prefer the 16:9 minimalistic look of the older GE77 over the 16:10 retro-inspired GE78 and vice versa. We wouldn't call one better than the other in terms of aesthetics, but we'll give the edge to the GE78 for its stronger hinges and larger keys and clickpad."
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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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