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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is more expensive but provides high performance with its Intel i7 processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics, making it suitable for intensive tasks like engineering or gaming. It also has an OLED screen with higher resolution, offering vibrant colors and crisp visuals. Meanwhile, the Maypug 15" Laptop is more affordable, but with an Intel Celeron processor and integrated graphics, it's better suited for general use. The Maypug has a larger screen but lower resolution, and it's heavier, so it's less portable. Battery performance is stronger on the ASUS, which could be important if you're often on the move. Overall, if budget allows and you need more power and a premium display, the ASUS is the way to go; if not, the Maypug fulfills basic needs at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.6
5.8
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X, with its powerful Intel i7 processor and ample RAM, delivers better performance than the Maypug 15" Laptop, which has a more modest Celeron processor and less RAM. Additionally, the Zenbook 14X offers a superior OLED screen with a high resolution, while the Maypug has a lower-resolution IPS display, making the former better suited for tasks that require detailed visuals.
Gaming and AI
6.5
5.6
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is only fair 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
7.7
5.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is equipped with a high-performance Intel i7 processor, dedicated Nvidia graphics, and a high-resolution OLED screen, making it suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop has a lower-tier Intel Celeron processor, integrated graphics, and a lower resolution IPS display, which are less capable of handling intensive applications typically used in these fields.
Content Creation
7.6
5.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
7.4
5.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
8.3
5.7
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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 14X boasts a high-resolution display with bright, vibrant colors, suitable for detailed engineering work and general activities, while its lack of high refresh rate affects its appeal to gamers and those involved in 3D work. The Maypug 15" Laptop, on the other hand, offers a lower resolution and brightness, which hampers its effectiveness for both daily tasks and professional design or engineering applications. Additionally, since it also lacks a high refresh rate, it won't satisfy users focused on 3D applications which benefit from smoother visuals during rapid movements.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
5.1
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
$777
$600
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14X | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$777 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.25" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel Celeron N5095 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 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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Sebastian Jentsch | April 2022
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
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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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