Updated January 12, 2024·Prices updated 24 hours ago
If you're looking for better performance for gaming or engineering, the Gigabyte G5, with its more powerful processor and graphics card, may be the better choice, but it will be heavier and possibly have a shorter battery life compared to the more portable and likely longer-lasting Maypug 15" Laptop. The Maypug, while less expensive, has a lower resolution screen and less powerful internal components, making it suitable for basic tasks and general use but not for intensive tasks. Give Feedback
At the time of writing the Gigabyte G5 cost $750 and the HP 15" Laptop cost $600.
Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte G5 offers better performance for general use due to a more powerful CPU and GPU, which results in smoother multitasking and media handling, whereas the Maypug 15" Laptop's lower-tier CPU and absence of a dedicated GPU make it less capable for demanding tasks. The Gigabyte's superior screen quality, paired with greater RAM and storage, enhances user experience, although its heavier weight and shorter battery life reduce portability compared to the lighter Maypug with its longer-lasting battery.
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
5.6/10
7.5/10
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 G5 is 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
7.6/10
5.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte G5 is good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Gigabyte G5 is well-suited for engineering and design work thanks to its more powerful Intel i5 processor, dedicated Nvidia GPU, and higher resolution screen, whereas the Maypug 15" Laptop, with its less capable Intel Celeron processor, integrated graphics, and lower resolution display, lacks the performance and screen quality necessary for those demanding tasks. Additionally, the Gigabyte G5's features such as RAM capacity and available RAM slots contribute to better multitasking and future expandability, which are very important for engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
7.2/10
5.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte G5 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
6.8/10
5.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte G5 is only fair 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
6.8/10
5.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Gigabyte G5 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 G5's screen offers better clarity, and accurate color representation, making it satisfactory for everyday tasks and some professional design work, though it may not cover the full spectrum of colors needed by engineers and designers. The Maypug 15" laptop has a screen that falls short in sharpness, brightness, and color accuracy which makes it less suitable for any category, potentially leading to a less enjoyable experience in both work and play. For gaming and 3D applications, the G5, while not ideal, is preferable to the Maypug, as higher refresh rates are critical for smooth visuals, and it possesses a marginally better display that somewhat respects this requirement.
Battery
3.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
5.1/10
The Gigabyte G5 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
$868
$600
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $868 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
"The Gigabyte G5 KE is a midrange gaming laptop that checks most boxes. Gigabyte makes good use of the Core i5-12500H and RTX 3060 Laptop GPU combo, and we find no untoward issues with overall performance. The dual-fan quad-heatpipe cooling arrangement does well to ensure that the underlying hardware doesn't throttle under load. That being said, the display is below par when compared to 2023 standards, especially when competing devices."
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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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