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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize high performance and advanced features, such as a better display, and are willing to pay more, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) could be the right choice. It's particularly well-suited for demanding engineering tasks, creative work like video editing, and graphic design, with a powerful processor, high-resolution screen, and robust build quality. On the other hand, if affordability and basic functions for general use are your main concerns, the Maypug 15" Laptop will suffice. It is less expensive and suitable for everyday tasks like browsing the web, working with office applications, and media consumption. However, its performance will be limited for more intensive applications and multitasking, it has a lower resolution display, and might not be as durable as the MacBook Pro. Portability is comparable, but battery life will be significantly better on the MacBook Pro, which might be important if you often work on the go. The Maypug offers less impressive battery life, which could be a drawback for mobile users. It's also worth considering the operating system; MacOS on the MacBook provides a different user experience compared to Windows 11 Home on the Maypug. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- 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 (Late 2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.2
5.8
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 offers a powerful CPU, more RAM, and superior screen quality with higher resolution and wider color coverage, complemented by a compact form factor and longer battery life, making it well-suited for versatile general tasks. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop is hampered by a less capable processor, limited storage, lower screen resolution with inferior color representation, and comparatively shorter battery life, factors which contribute to its subpar performance for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.7
5.6
4.5/10
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 (Late 2023) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a powerful integrated GPU and a high screen refresh rate, enhancing its capacity for 3D applications, whereas the Maypug 15" Laptop's basic integrated GPU and standard refresh rate limit its gaming and 3D performance; additionally, the MacBook Pro's MacOS might not support many popular games which could limit gaming choices.
Engineering and Design
8.1
5.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very 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
8.4
5.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 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
8.2
5.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.0 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 (Late 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
5.7
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 Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) excels in screen quality for general use and engineering due to its high resolution, bright display, and wide color gamuts that provide crisp, vibrant images and precise color accuracy, essential for detailed design work. However, for 3D applications, it falls short because of a lower refresh rate, which is critical for smooth rendering of fast-moving graphics. Conversely, the Maypug 15" Laptop's screen quality is lacking across the board with lower resolution, brightness, and insufficient color range, which hampers visual clarity and color fidelity in all the mentioned use cases, and its refresh rate also does not meet the demands of 3D applications, leading to less fluid visual experiences.
Battery
17.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 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
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 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
5.1
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 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
$1,499
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has a price of $1,499 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,499 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.31" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M3 | Intel Celeron N5095 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.2" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 489 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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Andreas Osthoff | January 2023
"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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