If the price is a major factor for you, the Maypug 15" Laptop could be a more budget-friendly choice suitable for general use. However, if you need high performance for gaming, 3D modeling, or intensive engineering tasks, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15, while more expensive, offers superior hardware that can handle demanding applications. Keep in mind that gaming laptops like the ASUS are typically heavier and have shorter battery life, making them less portable, so consider how important mobility and battery longevity are to you in your daily activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
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
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the ASUS TUF Gaming A15.
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is 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
8.0/10
5.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
8.2/10
5.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, ample RAM, and high-resolution display, is well suited for demanding engineering tasks, whereas the Maypug 15" Laptop's lower-end Intel Celeron processor, integrated graphics, and lower resolution screen limit its performance for such uses. Additionally, the ASUS's robust build, despite being less portable due to its weight, offers quality features important for engineering such as a higher capacity battery, potentially leading to a better overall user experience than the lighter Maypug, which prioritizes portability over performance.
Content Creation
8.0/10
5.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
7.6/10
5.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
7.2/10
5.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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 TUF Gaming A15 offers better screen resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use and detailed engineering work, whereas the Maypug 15" laptop's lower quality display might be less satisfying for these tasks. For engineering and design, the ASUS has a color range that covers more of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums, ensuring more accurate color reproduction, which the Maypug may lack. However, for gaming and 3D work, the ASUS does not have a high refresh rate needed for smooth visuals, an area where a laptop with a higher refresh rate would be preferred.
Battery
11.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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
7.2/10
5.1/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
$2,059
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
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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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