The cage type jumper and tubular jumper are widely used in tension towers of ±800 kV UHV DC transmission line, for restraining the partial string wire and reducing jumper swinging. However, the jumpers have complex structures, and are expensive and difficult for transportation and installation. By wind deflection calculation, tower design and comprehensive technical and economic comparison, the advantages & disadvantages and applicable conditions of jumper types are discussed, including single/double string, I/V string, soft/hard jumper etc. The results provide references for further design of ±800 kV DC tension towers.