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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is usually considered a premium option, particularly for those requiring high performance in a compact and lightweight design, ideal for tasks that demand strong processing power and a focus on mobility. The high cost is because of its build quality, sleek design, and advanced specifications. On the other hand, the Maypug 15" Laptop may offer a larger screen and is likely more budget-friendly, with sufficient performance for everyday tasks and perhaps better connectivity options due to its larger size. If affordability and a bigger display are your priorities, the Maypug could be a good fit. However, if you're seeking top-tier performance and portability, and you're willing to invest more, the Dell XPS 13 Plus would be better suited to your needs, especially for demanding applications or travel-friendly use. Keep in mind that a larger laptop typically has a shorter battery life than smaller, more efficient models. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Key differences
General Use
8.4
5.8
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very 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
6.4
5.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers better performance for gaming and 3D applications due to its superior internal graphics card, which delivers faster and more detailed visual rendering compared to the Maypug 15" Laptop's more basic graphics capability. Additionally, while both have the same screen refresh rate, the Dell's higher screen resolution and panel quality provide a clearer and more vibrant gaming experience than the lower-resolution display on the Maypug.
Engineering and Design
8.2
5.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers superior performance for engineering and design tasks with a high-end CPU, substantial RAM, and an advanced integrated graphics processor, along with a high-quality OLED screen. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop has a lower-tier CPU, less RAM, a basic integrated graphics processor, and a lower resolution screen, which makes it less suitable for demanding engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
8.3
5.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
8.3
5.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
8.4
5.7
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a sharp, clear display for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, the Dell XPS 13 Plus offers superior panel quality with higher resolution and brightness. However, for engineering and design work, the Dell excels by covering a wider range of colors, critical for precise visual tasks. On the other hand, gamers needing fluid motion might find the Dell lacking due to its lower refresh rate, which is less ideal for fast-paced gaming compared to other laptops designed specifically for that purpose.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 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
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
5.1
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very 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
$1,849
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a price of $1,849 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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How the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel Celeron N5095 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 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 | 10 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 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 | 374 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
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About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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