The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) offers superior performance with its advanced processor, better display resolution, and longer battery life, making it ideal for more demanding tasks like video editing or software development. Its build quality and operating system are designed for seamless integration with other Apple devices and services. On the other hand, the Maypug 15" Laptop, with its Intel Celeron processor and basic display, is suitable for general use such as web browsing, word processing, and light multitasking. It is less costly but also less powerful. If you need a device for everyday tasks without high-performance demands, and you're looking to save money, the Maypug can suffice. However, if you require high-end performance for intensive tasks and are willing to invest more, the MacBook Pro is the better choice despite its higher price. Keep in mind that the MacBook Pro is also more portable due to its smaller size and lower weight compared to the Maypug. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
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 (2022).
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
497.0 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 (2022) is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) offers a superior experience in general use due to its high-resolution display, powerful Apple M2 CPU that provides strong performance, and long battery life, along with its lightweight design making it very portable.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
5.6/10
4.3/10
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 (2022) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 with its Apple M2 GPU provides fair 3D performance but limited gaming compatibility as many popular games do not run on macOS; in contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop with its less capable Intel UHD Graphics offers poor gaming and 3D experiences, and both have standard screen refresh rates, which do not favor high-end gaming.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
5.6/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is equipped with the higher-performing M2 chip and superior integrated graphics, offering robust processing for engineering and design tasks, along with a high-resolution screen that provides sharp, color-accurate visuals.
Content Creation
7.9/10
5.9/10
6.7/10
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 (2022) 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
6.7/10
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 (2022) 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
497.0 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" (2022) excels in screen quality for general use and engineering with a high-resolution display, exceptional brightness, and wide color gamuts, ensuring crisp visuals and accurate color representation crucial for design work. It falls short for 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate, which is less ideal for the smooth rendering of fast-moving graphics. Meanwhile, the Maypug 15" Laptop's screen quality is lower across the board because it likely has a dimmer display with a lower resolution and limited color range, which detracts from the user experience in all mentioned scenarios.
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 (2022) 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 (2022) 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
$1,219
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a price of $1,219 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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