The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is designed for gaming and power-intensive tasks with robust performance, but it commands a higher price and can be less portable due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the Maypug 15" Laptop likely offers more modest performance but at a more affordable price, making it suitable for everyday use and easier to carry around. If you need high performance for tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning and don't mind the extra cost and reduced portability, go for the ASUS. If you prioritize value and portability for general use, the Maypug is a sensible choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
Good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
320.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers strong performance for general use with its high-end CPU, ample RAM, better screen quality due to a higher resolution, and a more vibrant color display, even though it's less portable with a shorter battery life and heavier build. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop, while having a longer battery life and being more portable due to its lighter weight, falls behind in performance with a less powerful CPU, less RAM, and a screen with lower resolution and color quality, making it less suited for demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
5.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
5.6/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is equipped with a high-end AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, crucial for engineering software, and has superior RAM and screen quality that benefits detailed design work. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop has a much less powerful Intel Celeron processor and integrated graphics, with lower RAM and screen resolution, making it less suitable for demanding engineering tasks and visual design applications.
Content Creation
8.3/10
5.9/10
9.8/10
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 Strix G17 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
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 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
8.4/10
5.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and brightness, making it excellent for general use and detailed engineering work where clear visuals are key. However, its lower refresh rate hampers gaming performance, where fast, fluid motion is crucial. The Maypug 15" Laptop's limited resolution, brightness, and color range result in a lackluster experience across the board, from everyday tasks to specialized engineering and 3D applications, where clarity and accurate color reproduction are necessary.
Battery
3.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 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
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
5.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 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
$1,391
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
"The Asus ROG Strix G17 is an attractive but unbalanced gaming laptop. Its potent AMD Ryzen 9 processor excels in 1080p gaming, but playing at 1440p leaves the middling GeForce RTX 4060 GPU shouldering most of the burden. The display is exceptionally colorful, which is handy for content creators, but since this is a gaming laptop it would be better served with improved HDR capabilities. If battery life isn't a priority, the Strix G17 could serve as a designer by day and a gamer by night."
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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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