The Jumper 16" Laptop is a more budget-friendly option and is lighter, which makes it more portable, but it comes with less processing power and a lower quality display compared to the Razer Blade 17. If you need a laptop for basic tasks and value portability and cost savings, the Jumper could be suitable. However, if you require a laptop for more intensive tasks like 3D, machine learning, or gaming, and are willing to invest more, the Razer Blade 17 offers significantly better performance and a higher resolution screen, though it is heavier and therefore less portable. Additionally, keep in mind, the Jumper's battery life may not be as long-lasting as the Razer's. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very 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
Excellent speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.7/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a less powerful CPU, lower RAM, and a lower-resolution screen, making it less suited for multitasking and high-definition content, whereas the Razer Blade 17's high-end CPU, ample RAM, and superior screen quality provide a smooth, vibrant experience for general use. Additionally, the Razer Blade 17 has a larger battery for extended use and better build quality, but it's heavier and less portable than the lighter Jumper 16" Laptop.
Gaming and AI
5.6/10
8.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop's gaming and 3D capabilities are limited by its basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is less suited for fast-paced gaming scenarios where higher frame rates and graphics details are required. In contrast, the Razer Blade 17 excels in these areas with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and a higher refresh rate of 144Hz, providing a smoother and more visually detailed gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
5.6/10
9.1/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a lower-tier CPU, significantly less RAM, and a basic integrated GPU, which restrict it from handling demanding engineering and design software efficiently, and its screen quality is insufficient for precise design work; whereas, the Razer Blade 17 is armed with a high-end CPU, ample RAM, a powerful dedicated GPU, and a high-resolution screen, making it highly capable for intensive tasks and offering visual clarity that designers require. While the Jumper is lighter and more portable, the Razer Blade's superior performance and screen make it more suited for professional engineering and design applications, though at the expense of being heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
5.9/10
8.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 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
9.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 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
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 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, both laptops offer adequate resolution and brightness, ensuring that daily tasks like browsing, streaming, and productivity software are displayed clearly, with the Razer Blade 17 providing a more vibrant and sharper display. In engineering and design, the Razer Blade 17 stands out due to its wider color gamuts, allowing for more precise color work, which is essential for professional design tasks. However, for Gaming and 3D, the poor refresh rates on both the Jumper and Razer Blade make them less suitable for high-speed gaming that requires fluid motion, which is not as crisply rendered on these screens.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Jumper 16" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 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
6.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Jumper 16" Laptop has good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 17 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
$4,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a price of $260 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
Get a great deal on the Jumper 16" Laptop or the Razer Blade 17
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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