The Jumper 16" Laptop is a budget-friendly option that is suitable for general use like browsing, office applications, and media consumption. It's lighter and great for carrying around, but it might not handle intensive tasks as well. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS77 is a high-performance laptop that excels in gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning. It boasts superior graphics, faster processing power, and better cooling systems, making it ideal for engineering and other demanding software tasks. However, it is pricier, heavier, and might have shorter battery life given its powerful components, which affects portability. Choose the Jumper if affordability and portability are your priorities, or the MSI if you need top-tier performance for specialized tasks and don't mind the extra cost and weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.7/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a weaker CPU, less RAM, and lower screen resolution, which makes it unsuitable for demanding tasks, whereas the MSI Stealth GS77, with its powerful CPU, greater RAM, and high screen resolution provides a smooth experience for a variety of applications. Despite its superior performance, the Stealth GS77 is less portable due to its higher weight and larger screen, and it typically has shorter battery life compared to more modestly equipped laptops like the Jumper.
Gaming and AI
5.6/10
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is good for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, making it less suitable for the high-performance needs of gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the MSI Stealth GS77's superior GPU and higher refresh rate screen provide smoother visuals and better handling for graphics-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.6/10
8.7/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop is equipped with a mid-range processor and an integrated graphics unit, which limits its ability to handle engineering software that typically requires more processing power and a dedicated graphics card, while its screen, despite being sizeable, has lower color coverage and brightness that might not be ideal for design work. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS77 boasts a high-end CPU and a powerful dedicated GPU, along with a superior display featuring high resolution, color accuracy, and contrast, making it well-suited for demanding engineering tasks and design work.
Content Creation
5.9/10
8.3/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
8.1/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
8.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 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 screen offers the basic clarity and brightness needed for tasks like web browsing, office work, and media consumption, making it suitable for general use, but it might lack the superior color accuracy and a wide range of colors necessary for detailed engineering and design work. The MSI Stealth GS77, on the other hand, boasts a high-quality display with better color accuracy and a broader color spectrum, catering well to engineering and design professionals who require precision in their visual work. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which can result in less smooth visuals and might not support the high frame rates demanded by enthusiasts and professionals in those fields.
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 GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
$2,499
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a price of $260 and the MSI Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
"The MSI Stealth GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
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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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