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Updated January 12, 2024·
In choosing between the Lenovo Flex 5 16 and the Maypug 15" Laptop, consider the following: if you need more storage and memory, better performance for intensive tasks like engineering or gaming, and a higher resolution screen with touch capabilities for creative work or presentations, the Lenovo is a strong option despite being more costly. Its 2-in-1 convertible design adds versatility but also more weight, affecting portability. Conversely, the Maypug is lighter and less expensive, with adequate specs for general use or basic tasks, although it has less storage, lower memory, and a processor less suited for demanding applications. The Lenovo also has a longer battery life, which could be important if you're frequently on the move. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Flex 5 16.
Key differences
General Use
7.6
5.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
11.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.2
5.6
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is fair for gaming and 3D because it has a more capable GPU in the form of the Intel Iris Xe and a higher screen resolution, making it suitable for more graphically intensive tasks than the Maypug 15" Laptop, which is equipped with a less powerful Intel UHD Graphics GPU and a lower screen resolution. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the better GPU and screen quality of the Lenovo Flex 5 16 afford it a better performance in gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.2
5.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 boasts a powerful Intel i7 processor, 16 GB of RAM, and a high-quality integrated Iris Xe graphics unit, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the Maypug 15" Laptop, with a basic Intel Celeron processor, 8 GB of RAM, and standard Intel UHD Graphics, falls short in performance for such specialized applications.
Content Creation
7.6
5.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
7.5
5.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
5.7
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 boasts a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and brightness that makes it ideal for everyday tasks and engineering applications where clarity and color accuracy are key. However, for gaming and 3D work, it falls short due to a lower refresh rate which is crucial for smooth motion and responsiveness. Conversely, the Maypug 15" Laptop's screen doesn’t excel in any specific area, offering lower resolution, duller colors, and inadequate brightness, which detracts from the experience across all use cases, be it general browsing or more demanding graphical work.
Battery
11.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has 11.5 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
7.0
5.1
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 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.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Maypug 15" Laptop and Lenovo Flex 5 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$594
$600
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a price of $594 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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How the Lenovo Flex 5 16 and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Flex 5 16 | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$594 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.74'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.99" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1255U | 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 | 11.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.5 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Andreas Osthoff | April 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a solidly equipped, 2-in-1 in the lower price segment. Performance is definitely sufficient for everyday tasks and in tests the battery proved itself to be very economical. That aside, there is a lot of standard fare on show and a search for real highlights ends in vain. The low color coverage and reflective display can be avoided by going for an optional 2.5K display but this also presumably results in poorer battery life. The cooling uses only one fan and leads to a raised temperature on one side of the device under load. Additionally, there is very loud fan noise, also under load or when gaming. On top of that, we also occasionally noticed electronic noises."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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