The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) provides superior performance, a higher-resolution Mini LED screen, a better battery life, and a more premium build, while running on MacOS, which is preferred for certain software and professional work environments. On the other hand, the Maypug 15" Laptop is less expensive, with modest performance suited for basic tasks, a lower-resolution screen, shorter battery life, and it runs Windows, which might be preferable if you rely on specific Windows software or want a wider variety of games. Consider if the MacBook Pro's enhancements are worth the cost for your needs, or if the Maypug 15" meets your requirements at a lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent 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 Pro 14 (2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.5/10
5.8/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has a powerful CPU, ample RAM, high-quality Mini LED display, and long battery life, making it very good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has a less capable CPU, less RAM, lower resolution IPS screen, and shorter battery life, leading to its poor performance for general use. Additionally, the MacBook's superior build quality and top-notch keyboard and speakers contribute to its usability, contrasting with the Maypug's keyboard and build quality, which are not as highly regarded.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
5.6/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is good for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) excels in 3D tasks with its robust 16-core GPU and high refresh rate display, which are very important for smooth visuals and fast rendering; however, its operating system limits the selection of available games. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop, with its basic Intel UHD Graphics and standard refresh rate, falls short in gaming and 3D performance, and its CPU and screen quality, which are also important, do not match up to the MacBook's capabilities.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
5.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) outperforms the Maypug 15" Laptop for engineering and design largely because it features a more powerful CPU, the Apple M2 Pro, with additional cores and a more capable integrated GPU, whereas the Maypug laptop uses an Intel Celeron processor with less power and weaker integrated graphics. Additionally, the MacBook Pro's higher-resolution Mini LED display offers superior screen quality, including better brightness and color coverage, compared to the Maypug's lower resolution IPS display, making the MacBook Pro more suitable for tasks that require precise color and image detail.
Content Creation
8.5/10
5.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very 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
8.4/10
5.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very 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
9.2/10
5.7/10
14.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MacBook Pro 14's high-resolution display, coupled with its LED panel ensures vibrant colors and sharp images, making it excellent for general use and engineering work where color accuracy is crucial. However, its standard refresh rate is less suitable for 3D applications that benefit from higher refresh rates for smoother visuals. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop's lower quality display results in less satisfactory performance across the board, particularly noticeable in color-sensitive tasks and fast-paced environments due to its limited color range and refresh rate.
Battery
13.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 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
14.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) 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 14 (2023) 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
$1,700
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has a price of $1,700 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
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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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