The Jumper 16" Laptop is a budget-friendly option suitable for basic tasks such as browsing the web, working with documents, and streaming media. It is lightweight and offers a mix of necessary features while maintaining a lower price point. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 17 comes at a higher price but provides superior performance, making it ideal for demanding applications like 3D rendering, machine learning or high-end gaming. With more powerful components, the MSI Stealth 17 can handle more intensive engineering tasks, but it is also heavier, which could impact its portability. The choice between the two boils down to understanding whether you need a machine for everyday use or one that can support specialized, resource-intensive work. Consider also how much you value portability and whether the price difference is justified by your computing needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 17
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.7/10
8.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The MSI Stealth 17 outshines the Jumper 16" Laptop for general use thanks to its far superior CPU, significantly more RAM for multitasking, and a higher quality screen offering better color accuracy and contrast. Additionally, the MSI has a larger battery capacity for extended use, but is less portable and has a shorter battery life than the Jumper, which may appeal to those prioritizing light weight and longer unplugged time despite its poorer performance.
Gaming and AI
5.6/10
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
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
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent 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 60 Hz, which are not suitable for demanding gaming and 3D applications; conversely, the MSI Stealth 17 is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU and a 240 Hz screen refresh rate, offering top-tier graphics performance and smoother visuals for gaming and 3D content.
Engineering and Design
5.6/10
9.4/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop, with basic components such as an Intel Celeron processor, modest memory, and lower-tier integrated graphics, lacks the power for demanding engineering software, contrasted with the MSI Stealth 17, which boasts a high-end Intel i9 processor, substantial memory, and a top-tier Nvidia graphics card, making it well-suited for intensive engineering tasks and design work. Additionally, the MSI has a higher-resolution screen which is critical for detailed design work, although it is less portable and may have noisier operating levels due to more potent hardware.
Content Creation
5.9/10
8.8/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 17 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
9.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 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 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 17 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 everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming, the Jumper's screen is adequate, but MSI Stealth's superior resolution and brightness deliver a notably crisper and more vibrant visual experience. For engineering and design work, where accurate color reproduction is crucial, the MSI Stealth again stands out with its high coverage of professional color gamuts, ensuring that your designs look true to life. However, for immersive gaming and 3D rendering, both laptops fall short due to lackluster refresh rates, although the Jumper's larger screen brings a slight edge in spatial detail for less fast-paced games.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Jumper 16" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 17 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
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Jumper 16" Laptop has good portability, while the MSI Stealth 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.8/10
The MSI Stealth 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
$3,899
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a price of $260 and the MSI Stealth 17 costs $3,899.
"The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is a laptop with a quiet RTX 4080 for almost every occasion. The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is equally capable of high-level media processing and playing current games. It remains pleasantly quiet, even if a few percentage points of power have had to be sacrificed in the process. But, it is not quite perfect: To some extent, the Stealth 17 is well thought out. It packs tons of graphics power and high-end components in a slim case. The laptop's cooling system can be set such that, noise-wise, it doesn't even reach low volume. However, small flaws cloud otherwise exceptionally positive impressions."
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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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