The HP Omen 15 is a more expensive option geared towards high performance with better processing power and graphics, making it suitable for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning. Its higher-end components will deliver faster and smoother performance, but it is also heavier and has a shorter battery life, which makes it less portable. On the other hand, the Maypug 15" Laptop is very budget-friendly with modest specifications that are sufficient for general use such as internet browsing, office applications, and media consumption. It is lighter and offers longer battery life, making it more portable, but it won't handle demanding tasks as well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Omen 15
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 battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the HP Omen 15.
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The HP Omen 15 offers robust general use performance with its stronger CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality screen, alongside features favoring portability and long battery life, making it suitable for a variety of demanding tasks. The Maypug 15" Laptop, with a basic CPU, less RAM, lower screen resolution, and subpar general use rankings, lacks the performance and capabilities that could satisfy more intensive computing needs.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
5.6/10
7.8/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 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
7.9/10
5.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 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
7.8/10
5.9/10
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 HP Omen 15 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
7.6/10
5.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Omen 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
7.3/10
5.7/10
15.6in
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 HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Omen 15 offers a more vibrant and sharp display ideal for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work due to its higher resolution and color accuracy, while the Maypug 15" falls short in these areas, making it less appealing for both general use and professional applications. For gaming and 3D rendering, the HP Omen 15 does not provide the smooth visuals desired, as it lacks a high refresh rate which is crucial for fast-paced action and animation, whereas the Maypug also lacks in this regard, rendering both suboptimal for gaming enthusiasts. Overall, the HP Omen 15 excels in tasks requiring vivid color representation and clarity but falls behind for gaming, while the Maypug 15" is not recommended for those needing high-quality visuals in any context.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP Omen 15 has 10 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 HP Omen 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
$993
$600
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP Omen 15 has a price of $993 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
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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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