If you require a laptop with higher performance for gaming or engineering tasks, the Eluktronics RP-15, with its powerful processor and advanced graphics, is better suited than the Maypug 15" Laptop, which offers basic performance suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing. The Eluktronics RP-15 also has a higher storage capacity and more memory, which benefits multitasking and demanding applications. On the downside, the Eluktronics is heavier and less portable compared to the lighter Maypug. In terms of display, the Eluktronics features a higher resolution screen which is better for detailed visual work. However, the Maypug is substantially more affordable, making it a practical choice for those on a budget and whose computing needs are less intensive. Both run the same operating system, and battery performance varies with the more powerful Eluktronics having a shorter battery life, a common trade-off for higher performance devices. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Eluktronics RP-15 excels in general use because of its superior CPU and RAM, a high-quality screen with better resolution and color coverage, and a dedicated GPU that handles various tasks smoothly. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop struggles with general use due to its lower-tier CPU, less RAM, a screen with lower resolution and color accuracy, making it less suitable for multitasking or visually-intensive work, despite its better portability due to lighter weight and slightly longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
5.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Eluktronics RP-15, with its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and high screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, is well-suited for gaming and 3D applications, providing smoother visuals and better gaming performance than the Maypug 15" Laptop, which is equipped with an Intel UHD Graphics (N5095) GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, resulting in less fluid graphics and reduced performance for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
5.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Eluktronics RP-15 is superior for engineering and design due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, higher amount of RAM, and robust Nvidia RTX GPU, which together provide the necessary performance for resource-intensive tasks, and its high-resolution screen which offers clearer visuals and more accurate colors, enhancing detail-oriented work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
5.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics RP-15 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
7.4/10
5.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 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
8.0/10
5.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Eluktronics RP-15 features a panel that provides clear, vibrant images and wide color coverage, making it suitable for general use and particularly good for engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial. However, it has a lower refresh rate, which is less optimal for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop's screen lacks in resolution and color accuracy for any professional use and has a low refresh rate, further diminishing the experience in fast-paced gaming and 3D scenarios.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
5.1/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 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
$1,399
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a price of $1,399 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
"To conclude, I’m genuinely impressed with Eluktronics and what they have been able to deliver with the RP-15. You see this is all about maximizing performance, cooling, and giving users the most flexible I/O, and then wrapping it into a chassis that doesn’t feel super cheap. Let’s also not forget the price point, I think they have really nailed it in that department."
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About Eluktronics
Eluktronics is a relatively new American gaming laptop company, founded in 2011. They are a reseller for the Taiwanese brand Clevo, who manufacture laptops exclusively and ship them to resellers like Eluktronics who customize them. Eluktronics laptops generally have great hardware specifications for the money, including the CPU, GPU, and RAM. They also feature a relatively clean design by gaming laptop standards, with few logos and discreet colors.
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