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Updated January 16, 2024·
Choosing between the HP Spectre x360 and the Maypug 15" Laptop involves weighing their intended use and value for money. The Spectre x360 offers a premium experience with better performance suited for tasks that demand more power like engineering, 3D work, and multitasking due to its higher-end processor and more RAM. It also has a high-resolution, convertible touchscreen making it versatile as a 2-in-1 device, suitable for both work and creative tasks. However, it's heavier and more expensive. Conversely, the Maypug is much more affordable, with modest performance ideal for general use, a lighter and more portable design, but with lower resolution and less power for intensive tasks. The Spectre has a robust build and better battery longevity, making it a good choice if needing endurance and durability is a priority. If budget is a constraint and basic computing is your primary need, the Maypug may suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the HP Spectre x360.
Key differences
General Use
8.2
5.8
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
406.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The HP Spectre x360 offers higher performance with a better processor and more RAM, which makes multitasking and demanding applications smoother, and features a higher quality screen with greater resolution, brightness, and color accuracy for a superior visual experience. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop, with a basic processor and less RAM, is less capable of handling multiple or resource-intensive tasks, and its lower resolution display doesn't offer as vivid or sharp imagery, which together make it less suitable for a variety of general use cases.
Gaming and AI
6.6
5.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3072 x 1920
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 Spectre x360 is only fair 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
8.0
5.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The HP Spectre x360 is equipped with a high-performance CPU, substantial RAM, and quality integrated graphics, along with a high-resolution screen, making it suitable for engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop has a lower-tier CPU, less RAM, basic graphics capability, and a lower resolution screen, which do not meet the demands of engineering and design workloads.
Content Creation
8.2
5.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 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
8.3
5.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very 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
7.6
5.7
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
406.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 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 Spectre x360 is favored for general use and engineering tasks because its display offers sharp resolution and high brightness, enhancing visibility and detail, while also covering wider color gamuts, which is crucial for color-accurate work in design. However, its lower refresh rate limits its appeal for gaming and 3D applications, which benefit significantly from higher refresh rates for smoother motion. The Maypug 15" Laptop's display falls short across all uses due to its lower resolution and brightness, resulting in less crisp and dimmer visuals, and its limited color gamut and refresh rate make it unsuitable for design work and gaming.
Battery
11.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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
8.5
5.1
The HP Spectre x360 has very 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
$1,000
$600
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP Spectre x360 has a price of $1,000 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Maypug 15" Laptop and HP Spectre x360 both have good portability.
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How the HP Spectre x360 and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Spectre x360 | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.74 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.66" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel Celeron N5095 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 406 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Eric Grevstad | August 2022
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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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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