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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 offers high performance with a powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics, suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, engineering, and machine learning tasks. However, this comes at a higher price, greater weight, and potentially shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Maypug 15" Laptop is much more affordable and lightweight, making it highly portable with a longer battery life, although it has a lower resolution screen, less powerful Celeron processor, and basic integrated graphics, which may suffice for general use but would struggle with demanding tasks. Making a choice depends on your specific needs and budget; if performance for heavy tasks is crucial, invest in the ASUS, but if basic functionality and price are paramount, consider the Maypug. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.6
5.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
257.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
5.0 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 F15 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
5.6
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 F15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 boasts a high-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which are very important for smooth gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop is equipped with an Intel UHD Graphics chip designed for basic tasks and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, making it less suitable for gaming and 3D content.
Engineering and Design
8.2
5.6
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 F15 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
7.7
5.9
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 F15 is 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
7.3
5.9
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 F15 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
6.9
5.7
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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 F15 offers a display that achieves a balance of resolution and brightness suitable for daily tasks, but might lack in color accuracy essential for professionals in engineering and design, and its refresh rate falls short for the smooth visuals critical in gaming and 3D applications. The Maypug 15" Laptop, with lower resolution and brightness, provides an underwhelming experience for any scenario, making it less ideal for general use where these attributes are valued. Its inadequate color gamut and refresh rate also make it subpar for specialized tasks like engineering, design, and gaming, where precise colors and fluid motion are key.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 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
7.2
5.1
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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
$1,399
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a price of $1,399 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Maypug 15" Laptop and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 both have good portability.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS TUF Gaming F15 | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.85 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel Celeron N5095 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 257 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
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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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