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Updated February 15, 2024·
The Gigabyte A7 is a higher-tier laptop with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics; it's suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks. It also has a larger screen with a higher refresh rate, useful for fast motion content, more RAM and storage capacity, and a backlit keyboard with a number pad. On the flip side, it's heavier, has fewer battery hours of typical usage, and is significantly more expensive. The Maypug 15" Laptop is quite the contrast—it's more affordable, lighter, and offers better battery life, making it easier to carry around and great for general use. However, it has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor, basic integrated graphics, less RAM and storage, and a smaller, lower-resolution screen. This laptop may struggle with more demanding applications and isn't designed for gaming or complex tasks. Overall, your choice depends on your need for performance against mobility and affordability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.3
5.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte A7 exceeds the Maypug 15" Laptop with a higher-performing AMD Ryzen CPU and more RAM, enhancing multitasking and speed, which is crucial for general use. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop's less powerful Intel Celeron processor and lower RAM may hinder performance, and its lower screen resolution and smaller battery capacity mean less vibrant display and shorter off-the-charger usage.
Gaming and AI
7.3
5.6
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte A7 is equipped with a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a 144Hz screen refresh rate, both very important for smooth gaming and 3D performance, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has a basic Intel UHD Graphics GPU and a lower 60Hz refresh rate, which do not support intensive gaming and 3D tasks effectively. Although the Maypug offers a lighter build potentially better for general use or simple tasks, for demanding applications like gaming, the Gigabyte A7's superior GPU and refresh rate make it the better option.
Engineering and Design
7.6
5.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 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
7.3
5.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte A7 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
7.0
5.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte A7 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
7.3
5.7
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Gigabyte A7 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte A7 offers a clear and bright display with high resolution, providing a pleasant visual experience for everyday tasks and detailed work in engineering and design due to its wide-ranging color coverage. However, its refresh rate is lower, which means it's not as smooth for fast-paced gaming or handling 3D applications where motion clarity is crucial. The Maypug 15" Laptop, on the other hand, falls short in display quality across all usage scenarios with subpar brightness, resolution, and color accuracy, making it less suitable for any task where visual precision is key.
Battery
4.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
5.1
The Gigabyte A7 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
$940
$600
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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How the Gigabyte A7 and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte A7 | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$940 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.58 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.59" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.31" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel Celeron N5095 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 49 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 318 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | 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 | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Mike Wobker | October 2021
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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