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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you need a laptop primarily for gaming or resource-intensive tasks and value a robust graphics and processing capabilities, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 may be suitable due to its gaming-centric design, but it may also be heavier and have a shorter battery life, affecting portability. The Maypug 15", while possibly more expensive, could offer a balance between performance and convenience, potentially with better battery life and portability, making it a better choice for a mix of everyday tasks and light gaming or media editing. Consider how you prioritize performance, battery life, and portability in relation to your intended use and budget to guide your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
- 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 keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3.
Key differences
General Use
7.4
5.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
6.5
5.6
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is fair for gaming and 3D applications because it is equipped with a stronger Nvidia RTX 2050 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 120Hz, which are crucial for gaming performance and visual fluidity. On the contrary, the Maypug 15" Laptop is considered poor for these tasks due to its less powerful Intel UHD Graphics and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz.
Engineering and Design
7.2
5.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is equipped with a high-performance AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, making it suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the Maypug 15" Laptop's Intel Celeron processor and integrated graphics fall short for such intensive work. Additionally, the IdeaPad's higher-quality screen supports better resolution and color accuracy, enhancing visual design work, unlike the Maypug's lower-resolution display which offers less detail and color fidelity.
Content Creation
7.4
5.9
7.9/10
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 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
7.3
5.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
7.2
5.7
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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 IdeaPad Gaming 3 offers a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use and detailed engineering tasks that require accurate colors, but its refresh rate may not be high enough for the smooth visuals gamers and 3D designers prefer. Meanwhile, the Maypug's inferior screen likely has lower resolution and brightness, resulting in a less crisp and dimmer image that's not ideal for any use case, along with possibly lacking the wide color gamut needed for precision work in engineering and design. Lastly, its refresh rate doesn't meet the demands for 3D applications, which rely on quick screen updates for fluid motion.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has 8 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Maypug 15" Laptop and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 both have good portability, though the Maypug 15" Laptop has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
5.1
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
$549
$600
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a price of $549 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$549 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.5'' x 0.86'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.1 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.49" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel Celeron N5095 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 329 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | 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 Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Florian Glaser | October 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is one of the most powerful RTX 3050 Ti laptops. If you disregard the mediocre quality of the case in terms of the material and workmanship, Lenovo has created a successful budget gaming laptop with the IdeaPad Gaming. Thanks to high TDPs and constant performance development, the Core i5-12500H and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti are able to show their full power, while in contrast, the (mostly slower) competitors deliver a better battery life. However, hardly any of the alternative laptops are able to reach the image quality of the Gaming 3. Most of the competitors are left behind in terms of the color space and brightness."
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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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