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Updated January 12, 2024·
To help you decide between the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the Maypug 15" Laptop, consider that the MacBook Pro typically offers a sleek design, great display quality, and a reliable operating system that is favored for creative work like video editing and graphic design. However, its price can be higher. On the other hand, the Maypug 15" may be geared more towards users requiring a Windows environment, often preferred for broader compatibility with software in business and gaming contexts. The Maypug might also offer more customizable hardware options, which could be better for specific engineering or intensive computational tasks. If you prioritize portability and battery life, the MacBook Pro is known for being thin and having long battery life. In contrast, high-performance Windows laptops may sacrifice some portability and battery life for better performance. Consider what your primary use will be and whether you value a particular operating system or specific hardware capabilities more when making your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Very good 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 16 (Late 2019).
Key differences
General Use
7.8
5.8
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) outshines the Maypug 15" Laptop in general use due to its more powerful CPU, better screen resolution, and higher quality components like RAM and battery life, enhancing overall performance and user experience. The Maypug falls short primarily due to its less capable CPU and lower screen quality, which directly affect its efficiency and display sharpness, making it less suitable for demanding tasks and prolonged use.
Gaming and AI
6.4
5.6
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
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 16 (Late 2019) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a dedicated AMD Radeon Pro graphics card, which is better suited for 3D tasks than the integrated Intel graphics found in the Maypug 15" Laptop, leading to its fair assessment compared to poor. Additionally, while the MacBook's performance is hindered in the gaming sphere due to limited game compatibility with macOS, the Maypug's lower-end hardware, including its Celeron processor and basic screen quality, aren't ideal for demanding games or 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.5
5.6
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
8.0
5.9
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
7.9
5.9
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
7.8
5.7
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MacBook Pro 16's Retina display offers high resolution and brightness, along with wide color gamuts, making it clear and vibrant for both general use and engineering tasks but it has a standard refresh rate, limiting its appeal for 3D applications. The Maypug 15" Laptop, on the other hand, has a display with lower resolution and brightness, which results in less clarity and vibrancy for any use, and it lacks the color fidelity necessary for professional engineering and design work, further compounded by a low refresh rate which hampers 3D performance. Thus, the MacBook Pro 16 excels in visual tasks except for those needing high refresh rates, while the Maypug 15" falls short across the board.
Battery
12.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 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.
Build Quality
10.0
5.1
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
$540
$600
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Maypug 15" Laptop both have good portability.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$540 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2019 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.64'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-9750H | Intel Celeron N5095 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 100 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 477 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 720P | 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 | 4 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
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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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