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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a high-resolution OLED display and powerful internals suitable for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D work, or gaming, although with a heavier build and shorter battery life; in contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop is more budget-friendly with basic performance catering to general use, featuring a lighter frame and longer battery life but with a lower resolution screen and less capable graphics. The right choice depends on whether you need top-tier performance and display quality at a higher price with the ASUS or if you prioritize affordability, longer battery life, and portability with the Maypug. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X.
Key differences
General Use
8.3
5.8
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X excels in general use due to its high-resolution OLED screen, powerful Intel i7 processor, and generous RAM, enhancing multitasking and visual experience while maintaining a good battery life and decent portability. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop falls short with a lower resolution IPS screen, basic Intel Celeron processor, and less RAM, which affect performance and screen quality, although it's lighter and potentially quieter with better heat management.
Gaming and AI
7.5
5.6
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a high-quality OLED screen, making it suitable for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Maypug 15" Laptop has a much less capable Intel UHD Graphics GPU and an IPS screen with a lower resolution, which doesn't support demanding games and 3D tasks very well. Even though both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, the superior GPU and higher screen quality of the Asus provide a much better experience for these activities.
Engineering and Design
8.6
5.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X outperforms the Maypug 15" Laptop for engineering and design due to its superior CPU, RAM, and GPU, all crucial for intensive tasks, along with a high-quality OLED screen that benefits detailed work. In contrast, the Maypug has a basic CPU and graphics, less RAM, and a lower resolution IPS screen that may hinder productivity in demanding engineering applications.
Content Creation
8.5
5.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
8.2
5.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very 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
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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 Pro 16X excels in screen quality for general use and engineering/design tasks because it offers a high resolution, bright display, and wide color gamut coverage, facilitating crisp, vibrant visuals essential for these applications. The Maypug 15" Laptop falls short for general use and professional design work due to its lower resolution and brightness, resulting in less clarity and color precision. For gaming and 3D applications, the Zenbook's poor screen quality is due to a lower refresh rate which makes it less ideal for the fast-paced visuals that these tasks demand.
Build Quality
7.6
5.1
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
$1,300
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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Key similarities
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 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
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Maypug 15" Laptop and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 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 | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
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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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