If you're looking for high performance and a premium build, and don't mind a higher price, the Apple MacBook Pro 13 is a strong option. However, it's less budget-friendly and less portable due to its size and weight compared to the Maypug 15" Laptop. The Maypug may offer decent performance for everyday tasks at a more affordable price, and its larger screen is a bonus for entertainment and productivity, but it may not match the MacBook Pro in terms of speed or software ecosystem, especially for professional creative work. Consider how important cost, performance, and portability are to you when deciding. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (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
Best in class 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 Pro 13 (2020).
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
491.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
20.0 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 Pro 13 (2020) is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) offers a superior computing experience through its higher-resolution screen, more powerful CPU with Apple M1 chip for smoother performance, and a longer battery life, enabling extended use without frequent recharging.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
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 Pro 13 (2020) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is deemed fair for 3D due to its Apple M1 GPU which is adequate for some less demanding 3D tasks, but it's limited by a lower screen refresh rate and the fact that many popular games aren't compatible with MacOS. On the other hand, the Maypug 15" Laptop is rated poor for gaming and 3D because of its basic Intel UHD Graphics which isn't suited for intensive tasks and also shares the same lower screen refresh rate issue, alongside a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and lower screen quality.
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 Pro 13 (2020) is good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) excels in engineering and design tasks due to its powerful Apple M1 CPU and integrated GPU that perform well under load, paired with a high-resolution screen that accurately displays colors, making it suitable for tasks requiring graphical precision and performance.
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 Pro 13 (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
7.8/10
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 Pro 13 (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
7.6/10
5.7/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
491.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) offers a high-resolution display with bright and accurate colors that cover a wide color gamut, making it well-suited for engineering, design, and everyday tasks. However, its screen's refresh rate is lower, which is less optimal for 3D applications where smoother motion is crucial. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop has a display that lacks in brightness, resolution, and color accuracy, leading to a subpar experience across general use, engineering and design tasks, and gaming and 3D where visual fidelity and fluidity are key.
Battery
20.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 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
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (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 Pro 13 (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
$1,249
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has a price of $1,249 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."
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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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