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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you value performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Lenovo Legion 5 with its advanced processor and dedicated graphics card surpasses the Maypug 15" Laptop, but it's heavier and bulkier, which impacts portability. For general use like web browsing, office applications, and media playback, the Maypug should suffice and it's lighter, making it easier to carry around. The Lenovo also features a higher resolution screen which is better for detail-oriented work, but this comes at the cost of reduced battery life compared to the Maypug. Essentially, if performance and a high-quality display are pivotal and the added expense is justifiable, go for the Lenovo Legion 5, otherwise, for basic tasks and better portability at a lower price, the Maypug 15" Laptop is adequate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.5
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo Legion 5 boasts a stronger CPU and more RAM, leading to smoother performance for a variety of tasks, but is less portable due to its heavier weight and shorter battery life. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop, with its lower-end CPU and half the RAM, is ill-suited for demanding activities; however, it offers better portability with lighter weight and extended battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.9
5.6
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" excels in gaming and 3D tasks thanks to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 165, while the Maypug 15" Laptop falls short in these areas due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics and a standard refresh rate of 60.
Engineering and Design
8.2
5.6
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is very good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo Legion 5, with its advanced AMD processor, dedicated Nvidia graphics, and high-resolution screen, is well-suited for demanding engineering tasks, while the Maypug Laptop's basic Intel Celeron CPU, integrated graphics, and lower resolution display make it less capable for such intensive applications. Additionally, the Legion's ample memory aids in multitasking and running complex software which is constrained by the Maypug's limited RAM.
Content Creation
7.4
5.9
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 5 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
7.3
5.9
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 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
8.0
5.7
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion 5 excels with a sharper display and higher brightness, making texts and images clearer and more vibrant, while the Maypug’s dimmer and less crisp screen falls short. In engineering and design, the Legion's wider color gamut presents more accurate colors, necessary for detailed work, an area where the Maypug's limited color range can be a drawback. For 3D and gaming, the Legion's lower refresh rate makes it less suited for fast-paced visuals compared to laptops with higher refresh rates, despite having a better resolution and panel type than the Maypug, which underperforms across these areas.
Battery
4.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
5.1
The Lenovo Legion 5 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
$999
$600
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a price of $999 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion 5 15" | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.3 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.33" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel Celeron N5095 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 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 | 4 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 | 2560 x 1440 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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