The Gigabyte Aorus 15, being more expensive, offers a high-end processor, better graphics capabilities, and a higher resolution screen, making it suitable for intensive tasks like gaming and engineering applications. It's also heavier and thicker, affecting portability. The Maypug 15" Laptop is more affordable and lightweight, better for general use and for those who value portability and battery life, but its lower-tier processor and graphics are not intended for demanding software or gaming. Decide based on whether performance or cost and portability are your priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
316.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
8.0/10
5.6/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good 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
8.4/10
5.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is well-suited for engineering and design with high-performance components like a powerful Intel i7 processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, substantial RAM, and high-quality display, which provide the ability to handle intensive tasks and detailed visuals.
Content Creation
8.0/10
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 Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
7.6/10
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
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 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
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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 vibrant displays with clear visuals, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 offers a strong combination of resolution and brightness that enhances your everyday tasks, while the Maypug's lower-quality display could result in a less crisp and dimmer viewing experience. The Aorus excels for engineering and design due to its wide color gamuts, providing accurate color representation which is crucial for professional creative work, while the Maypug's limited color range may not be suitable for precision work in these fields. For gaming and 3D applications, the Gigabyte's lower refresh rate may lead to less fluid motion compared to other gaming-optimized laptops, whereas the Maypug also falls short, offering neither the desired high refresh rates nor the sharp resolution and panel quality for an immersive gaming experience.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
5.1/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 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
$1,500
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,500 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
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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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