If you prioritize performance and require a machine for tasks like intensive engineering software, paying more for the ASUS Zenbook 13 would be justifiable. However, know that this option is less portable due to its size and possibly has a shorter battery life, making it less suitable for on-the-go use. The Maypug 15" Laptop, being less expensive, might be an adequate choice if your needs are centered around general use and you value longer battery life and portability. It could fall short in heavy-duty tasks like 3D design, machine learning, or gaming where the ASUS would excel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 13.
Key differences
General Use
7.4/10
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
378.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook 13's strong CPU (AMD Ryzen 7), ample storage, and sharp OLED screen make for a seamless general use experience, while its lightweight design and substantial battery life support portability and extended use. In contrast, the Maypug 15" laptop's lesser CPU (Intel Celeron), limited storage, and lower-resolution IPS screen, alongside a heavier build and smaller battery, result in a less optimal general use experience.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
5.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 offers a more suitable experience for gaming and 3D tasks with its AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Vega 8 graphics unit, which is more powerful than the Intel UHD Graphics in the Maypug 15" Laptop, and with a higher-quality OLED screen to enhance visuals. Despite both having similar screen refresh rates, the better GPU and screen quality in the ASUS make it fair for such uses, while the Maypug's inferior graphical hardware and screen result in a poorer gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
5.6/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 13 is good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 offers a more powerful AMD Ryzen processor with integrated Vega graphics and an OLED screen with higher resolution for detailed engineering and design work, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is equipped with a less capable Intel Celeron processor, basic integrated graphics, and an IPS screen with a lower resolution, resulting in less satisfactory performance and visual clarity for such tasks. The ASUS model's superior CPU, RAM, GPU, and screen quality cater to demanding applications, whereas the Maypug 15" may lag in complex computations and display fidelity, which is critical in engineering and design scenarios.
Content Creation
7.6/10
5.9/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.3/10
5.9/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.8/10
5.7/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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 Zenbook 13 delivers vibrant visuals and sharper details, important for tasks like document editing and web browsing, making it excellent for general use; its expansive color range is also crucial for accurately rendering designs and models in engineering tasks. The Maypug 15" Laptop, with a display that lacks in brightness and clarity, falls short for everyday activities, and its limited color gamut hampers precision in engineering and design applications. For gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key, the Zenbook underperforms due to its lower refresh rate, a drawback less significant for non-gaming uses where screen responsiveness is less critical.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 9 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
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
5.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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
$890
$600
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
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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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