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Updated January 12, 2024·

When choosing between the HP 17" laptop and the Maypug 15" laptop, consider the following tradeoffs: the larger screen size of the HP will benefit tasks like photo and video editing or multitasking with multiple windows, but it will be bulkier and possibly heavier, impacting portability. On the other hand, the Maypug's smaller screen size points to better portability, ideal for frequent travel or carrying around. While the HP may be more budget-friendly, the Maypug could offer superior performance or build quality which justifies the higher price. Think about battery life as well, as a larger laptop may consume more power. Lastly, if you need a laptop for specific tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, ensure that the chosen laptop has adequate specs like a powerful processor, sufficient RAM, and, if necessary, a dedicated graphics card. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
  • Good for general use
  • Good for software development
  • Good for content creation
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
  • Good battery life

Key differences

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General Use

7.3
17" Laptop
15" Laptop
5.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
287.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP 17" Laptop is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.

Gaming and AI

6.2
17" Laptop
15" Laptop
5.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP 17" Laptop is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.

Engineering and Design

6.8
17" Laptop
15" Laptop
5.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP 17" Laptop is only fair for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.

Content Creation

7.2
17" Laptop
15" Laptop
5.9
6.9/10
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 HP 17" Laptop is good for content creation, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.

Software Development

7.1
17" Laptop
15" Laptop
5.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP 17" Laptop is good for software development, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.

Screen Quality

6.6
17" Laptop
15" Laptop
5.7
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The HP 17" Laptop has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

5.5 Hours
17" Laptop
15" Laptop
7.0 Hours
The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

6.0
17" Laptop
15" Laptop
5.1
The HP 17" Laptop has only fair build quality, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has poor build quality.

Cost

$850
17" Laptop
15" Laptop
$600
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The HP 17" Laptop has a price of $850 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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Key similarities

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Portability

Good
17" Laptop
15" Laptop
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Maypug 15" Laptop and HP 17" Laptop both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

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How the HP 17" Laptop and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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HP 17" LaptopMaypug 15" Laptop
HP 17" LaptopMaypug 15" Laptop

GENERAL

Price
$850
$600
Release Date
June 1, 2023January 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
15.8'' x 10.2'' x 0.81''14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78''
Weight
4.58 lbs3.6 lbs
Width
15.78"13.97"
Depth
10.15"11.1"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 7730UIntel Celeron N5095
RAM
16 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
20
Storage
512 GB256 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
5.5 Hours7 Hours
Battery Capacity
41 Wh29.6 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
17.3"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801366 x 768
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
287 nits200 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6/105.1/10
Portability Score
7.2/107.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
8/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6/106/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/104.8/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
NoNo
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
NoNo
Display Outputs
11
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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Francisco Lahoz | November 2022
"As far as starter laptops go, the HP Laptop 17 is a sound investment. Sure, it might not be the lightest of options, but what you get for the price is a well-rounded machine that fits multiple niches. Whether it be office duties that require you to multi-task between multiple programs, or study tasks in which you’ll spend hours browsing online, this laptop does it all. Plus, when it's time to unwind, you can watch your favorite shows or movies on a super-wide display. What's best of all is that you can do all this for about half a day on a single charge."

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About HP

HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.

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