The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a higher resolution OLED display which gives you vibrant colors and deeper blacks, better for visual tasks like photo editing or watching high-quality videos. It also has a more powerful Intel i5 processor, which handles multitasking and demanding applications more effectively, making it suitable for engineering tasks or light gaming. The Maypug 15" Laptop, on the other hand, has a larger screen but a lower resolution IPS display, and it runs on a less powerful Intel Celeron processor, suited more for basic tasks like web browsing or word processing. The Maypug is slightly heavier, but the difference in weight is minimal. If you require your laptop to have a prolonged battery life or execute more demanding tasks, the ASUS is the better option, though it comes at a higher cost. However, if your use is more casual and budget is a primary concern, the Maypug could meet your needs at a lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
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
The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED.
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
5.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
6.5/10
5.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
120Hz
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 OLED 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
7.7/10
5.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is 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
7.6/10
5.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
7.5/10
5.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.0 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 OLED 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
8.6/10
5.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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's OLED panel provides vibrant colors and deep contrasts, making it excellent for general use and engineering tasks that benefit from high color accuracy. However, OLEDs usually have slower refresh rates, which detracts from the smoothness required for optimal gaming and 3D experiences. The Maypug's screen quality suffers in all areas as it lacks the sharp resolution, brightness, and color accuracy needed for general use and professional tasks, and also doesn't offer the high refresh rates for gaming and 3D work.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
5.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
$825
$600
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $825 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
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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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