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Updated January 12, 2024·
Consider the Apple MacBook Pro if you prioritize a high-quality build, excellent display, and longer battery life, which make it ideal for creative professionals like video editors and graphic designers. It also offers a seamless experience with other Apple devices. The Maypug, on the other hand, may offer better value for money with decent performance for everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, and casual gaming. However, it might lag in more demanding situations. If portability is important to you, the Maypug might be lighter, but you would be sacrificing the performance and display quality of the MacBook Pro. If you have specific software needs, check compatibility with the operating system—MacOS for the MacBook Pro and likely Windows for the Maypug. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 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
- 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 16 (Late 2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.8
5.8
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
487.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.5
5.6
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3456 x 2234
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 16 (Late 2023) is good for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 with its high-performance GPU and a 120Hz refresh rate display is well-suited for demanding 3D tasks, although the MacOS may limit gaming options as many popular games are not available for Mac. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop has a lower-tier CPU and GPU, and its standard 60Hz screen refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.9
5.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
18.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is equipped with a high-performance CPU, substantial RAM, a powerful GPU, and excellent screen quality, making it highly suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop's modest CPU, lesser RAM, basic GPU, and lower screen quality render it less capable for such intensive applications, while being lighter and perhaps more convenient for everyday tasks that require less power.
Content Creation
8.9
5.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
18.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (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
8.9
5.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
18.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (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
9.3
5.7
16.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
487.0 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 Apple MacBook Pro 16 offers a high-resolution, bright display with vibrant colors, making it ideal for general use and design tasks that require precise color representation, but its typical refresh rate limits its appeal for 3D applications where smoother motion is crucial. Maypug's 15" laptop, with a lower quality display, lacks the clarity, brightness, and color accuracy vital for general tasks and professional design work, and its insufficient refresh rate fails to meet the demands of 3D content and gaming. Ultimately, the MacBook Pro excels in visual tasks except for high-refresh-rate needs, while the Maypug falls short across the board for users who prioritize screen quality.
Battery
17.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 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.
Build Quality
10.0
5.1
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (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
$2,499
$600
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has a price of $2,499 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
16.2in
SIZE
15.6in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) and Maypug 15" Laptop both have good portability.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.66'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.7 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.77" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M3 Pro (12C) | Intel Celeron N5095 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 18 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 | 17.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.6 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16.2" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 487 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 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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