Given that the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is typically more expensive than the Maypug 15" Laptop, the choice depends largely on your needs and budget. The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is likely more geared towards gaming and intensive tasks due to its branding and cost; expect it to have high-end components that offer superior performance, which is ideal for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning. The trade-off is that it's less portable and may have shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Maypug 15" might offer decent performance for general use, such as web browsing, office tasks, and media consumption, with better portability and potentially longer battery life at a more affordable price. If your work or lifestyle requires carrying your laptop often or a tighter budget, the Maypug could be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 outshines the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use due to its superior CPU and GPU, greater RAM and storage, higher resolution screen with a better refresh rate, and longer battery life. While both have similar portability, the ASUS's build also includes a touch screen, better keyboard, and higher quality speakers, whereas the Maypug's lower screen quality and weaker overall performance limit its suitability for general tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
5.6/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and 3D tasks because it has a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a fast 165Hz screen refresh rate, which provides smooth and detailed visuals. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop is not suited for these tasks as it uses a much less powerful Intel UHD Graphics GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, limiting its ability to render complex graphics quickly.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
5.6/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 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
8.0/10
5.9/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 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
7.7/10
5.9/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 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
8.5/10
5.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering screen quality for general use, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 likely offers a better viewing experience due to its higher resolution and brightness, making images and text crisper and easier to see in various lighting conditions. For engineering and design tasks, the ASUS's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation which is crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D rendering, the ASUS's lower refresh rate compared to models targeted at gamers can lead to less smooth visuals, which is a drawback for fast-paced interactive environments.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 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
8.5/10
5.1/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good 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
$1,300
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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