The Gigabyte Aorus 17H offers high-end performance suitable for intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming, backed by a robust processor and advanced graphics card. It also has a larger screen for an immersive experience, but it's heavier and less portable. On the other hand, the Maypug 15" is more affordable, lighter, and more portable with decent performance for general use and regular computing tasks, but it may struggle with demanding applications. If budget is a concern and your needs are basic, the Maypug may suffice, but for power users who need top performance and are willing to invest more, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
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
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
5.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H provides a better general use experience with a powerful CPU, ample RAM, high-quality screen, and robust battery life, although it's less portable due to its size and weight. Conversely, the Maypug 15" Laptop falls short due to its basic CPU, lower RAM and screen resolution, and significantly smaller battery capacity, but gains an edge in portability owing to its lighter build.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
5.6/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate, making it excellent for gaming and 3D applications, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is equipped with a much less capable Intel UHD Graphics built into its processor and a standard refresh rate screen, rendering it unsuitable for such demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
5.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very 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
8.0/10
5.9/10
9.0/10
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 Aorus 17H 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
7.5/10
5.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
8.3/10
5.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When selecting the Gigabyte Aorus 17H for general use, the superior panel type, higher resolution, and increased brightness provide a crystal-clear viewing experience that is enjoyable for everyday activities like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design tasks, the laptop's rich color gamut coverage ensures accurate color representation, essential for detail-oriented work like photo editing or CAD. However, for gaming and 3D purposes, the screen's lower refresh rate could hinder the responsiveness and fluidity of fast-paced visuals, potentially reducing gaming immersion and precision.
Portability
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
5.1/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
$2,000
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a price of $2,000 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
"Overall though, it’s *lots of swearing* fast, seriously. For work, rendering, gaming, it doesn’t matter, this is a true weapon of performance that’s going to run rings around most high-end desktop systems. If you absolutely have to game at ultra-high refresh rates on the go (but within thinking distance of a plug socket), this is the ticket. I can’t see such an extreme being that appealing to everyone, but if you take your gaming seriously, or even professionally, there’s nothing else out there that comes close that you can still fit in your backpack and travel with."
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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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