The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is significantly more affordable than the Jumper 16" Laptop, making it an attractive option for those on a tight budget. It's also more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, suited for on-the-go use. However, it comes with a lower resolution screen and potentially less powerful components, which could limit performance for demanding tasks. In contrast, the Jumper 16" Laptop offers a larger screen with higher resolution, likely providing a better viewing experience and more room for multitasking, but it is more expensive and less portable. If portability and budget are your top priorities, the ASUS might be the better pick, whereas if you are looking for better screen quality and potentially improved performance for tasks like 3D work, machine learning, gaming, or engineering, and don't mind spending more, the Jumper could be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
The Jumper 16" Laptop has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook Go 12.
Key differences
Screen Quality
5.1/10
6.3/10
11.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Jumper 16" Laptop has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 may disappoint due to its lower resolution and dim display, which can make text less sharp and colors less vibrant, while the Jumper's larger screen and fair resolution provide a more comfortable viewing experience. In engineering and design fields, accurate color representation is crucial, and both laptops may struggle in this area, with the Jumper being somewhat better due to its fair screen quality but still lacking in higher color gamut coverage that professionals seek. Gamers and those using 3D applications may find both laptops underwhelming: the ASUS falls short with both resolution and panel type, whereas the Jumper, while having a decent panel and resolution, lacks the higher refresh rate needed for smooth motion rendering.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 hours of battery life. The Jumper 16" Laptop has 7 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
Excellent
Good
11.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the Jumper 16" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The Jumper 16" Laptop and ASUS Vivobook Go 12 are both poor for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is less suitable for general use due to its lower screen quality, as evidenced by a basic TN panel with lower resolution and brightness, and less storage which may limit the amount of data and applications you can have on the device at one time. Compared to the Vivobook, the Jumper 16" Laptop offers a larger, higher resolution IPS screen and double the storage, but its larger size and heavier weight make it less portable, and it also falls short in build quality, heat management, and speaker quality, affecting long-term comfort and multimedia experience.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
5.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Jumper 16" Laptop and ASUS Vivobook Go 12 are both poor for gaming and AI.
Both the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and the Jumper 16" Laptop are ill-suited for gaming and 3D tasks largely due to their Intel UHD Graphics 600, which provide minimal power for these activities, and their screen's refresh rate of 60Hz that limits smooth motion portrayal. Additionally, their CPUs are not as powerful as gaming-specific models, and while the Jumper has a better screen quality with higher resolution and an IPS panel, these factors are not sufficient to compensate for the drawbacks in the GPU and refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
5.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Jumper 16" Laptop and ASUS Vivobook Go 12 are both poor for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and the Jumper 16" Laptop are not well-suited for engineering and design due to their limited CPU and GPU capabilities, with both having low-powered Intel Celeron processors and basic Intel UHD Graphics, which are inadequate for the demands of engineering software. Furthermore, both have only 4GB of RAM, and the ASUS's TN screen with lower resolution causes strain during design work, while the Jumper's IPS display, though better, still falls short for professional design tasks due to modest color coverage and contrast.
Content Creation
5.7/10
5.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Jumper 16" Laptop and ASUS Vivobook Go 12 are both poor for content creation.
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
5.7/10
6.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jumper 16" Laptop to be only fair for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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.
Build Quality
5.1/10
5.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and Jumper 16" Laptop both have poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$267
$260
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the Jumper 16" Laptop costs $260.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and the Jumper 16" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Jumper 16" Laptop
GENERAL
Price
Price
$267
$260
Release Date
Release Date
October 1, 2021
January 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
11'' x 7.5'' x 0.67''
16.4'' x 9.6'' x 0.7''
Weight
Weight
2.31 lbs
4.19 lbs
Width
Width
10.98"
16.4"
Depth
Depth
7.52"
9.56"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel Celeron N4020
Intel Celeron J4105
RAM
RAM
4 GB
4 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
4
4
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
0
0
Storage
Storage
64 GB
128 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Graphics
Graphics
UHD Graphics 600
UHD Graphics 600
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Integrated
Integrated
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
No
No
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
No
No
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
10 Hours
7 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
38 Wh
38 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
11.6"
16"
Display Technology
Display Technology
TN
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
1366 x 768
1920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
200 nits
250 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:10
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
135.09 PPI
141.51 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
Unknown
Unknown
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
Unknown
Unknown
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
35 %
49 %
sRGB
sRGB
50 %
66 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
35 %
49 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
5.1/10
5.1/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
9.3/10
7.5/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
No
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
No
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
7/10
7.5/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
No
No
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
5.3/10
6/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
6/10
4.8/10
Webcam
Webcam
480p
720p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
No
No
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
No
No
Number Pad
Number Pad
Yes
Yes
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
2
2
USB-C ports
USB-C ports
1
1
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
No
No
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
1
1
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
0
0
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
No
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.1
4
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
5
5
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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