If performance is a priority and you are engaged in tasks that require a powerful processor, such as video editing or gaming, the Apple MacBook Air with the Apple M1 chip is a better choice over the Maypug 15" Laptop, which has an Intel Celeron N5095 processor that is less powerful. However, the Maypug may suit you if you need a laptop with a larger screen and Windows compatibility, at a lower price point. Keep in mind that with the MacBook Air, you'll benefit from a higher-resolution display, longer battery life, and a lighter, more portable design, but with the Maypug, you'll have a range of ports potentially making connectivity easier. The MacBook Air is known for its silent operation since it doesn't have a fan, which may be another consideration if you prefer a quiet working environment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Air (2020)
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Air (2020).
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
395.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
5.6/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) with its M1 GPU performs reasonably well for 3D tasks compared to the Maypug 15" Laptop which has an Intel UHD Graphics built into the less powerful Intel Celeron processor, rendering it less capable for gaming and 3D applications. Additionally, the MacBook Air's operating system might limit gaming options since many popular games are not compatible with macOS, whereas the Maypug, running Windows, doesn't face this limitation but is hindered by its lower-performance hardware.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
5.6/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) is good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.8/10
5.9/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) is good for content creation, while the Maypug 15" 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
7.7/10
5.9/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) is good for software development, while the Maypug 15" Laptop 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.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
5.7/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
395.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Air has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) provides a high-resolution display and vibrant colors suitable for everyday tasks and engineering applications that require accurate color representation, but its standard refresh rate is limiting for 3D work where smoother visuals are critical. On the other hand, the Maypug 15" Laptop's lower resolution and brightness result in less clarity and vibrancy for all uses, while also lacking the color accuracy vital for engineering and design. Additionally, with a basic refresh rate, the Maypug does not meet the needs of gaming or 3D modeling where fast screen refreshes are essential for optimal performance.
Battery
15.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Air has 15 hours of battery life. The Maypug 15" 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
Very Good
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) has very good portability, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
5.1/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) has best in class build quality, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$600
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Apple MacBook Air (2020) has a price of $1,000 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
"The Apple MacBook Air M2 Entry is a very good, but too expensive daily MacBook. The new MacBook Air M2 is undoubtedly once again a very good mobile companion, but we are still a little bit disappointed on a very high level, which is definitely connected with the increased price point. The new chassis is extremely slim and the front edge is no problem during typing, but the bezels are pretty wide for a modern device and in addition with the vertical space required for the notch, the new Air has larger footprint than some Windows rivals."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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