The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro offers high-end performance with its superior processor and graphics card, making it ideal for intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, gaming, and engineering. It delivers a high-resolution display with a fast refresh rate, ideal for a smooth visual experience. The downside is its weight, which can affect portability. On the other hand, the Maypug 15" Laptop is much more affordable and lighter, suited for everyday tasks with its adequate processor and standard graphics. However, its lower resolution screen and modest performance may not be suitable for demanding applications or multitasking. With the Lenovo, you are paying more for power and performance, while the Maypug offers savings and mobility at the expense of advanced capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
Good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.4/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
469.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro excels in general use due to its powerful CPU, ample RAM, high-quality screen, and efficient heat management, although it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. Conversely, the Maypug 15" Laptop, while offering better portability and longer battery life, falls short with a less capable CPU, lower RAM, and a screen that lacks in both resolution and color coverage, impacting its overall suitability for general use.
Gaming and AI
9.1/10
5.6/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
240Hz
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 Pro 7i is excellent 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
9.3/10
5.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i excels in engineering and design due to its powerful CPU, ample RAM, high-end GPU, and superior screen quality, features essential for running complex software and viewing detailed graphics. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop falls short in these areas, sporting a basic CPU, minimal RAM, integrated graphics, and a lower-quality screen, making it less suitable for demanding engineering tasks.
Content Creation
8.5/10
5.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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
8.2/10
5.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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
8.7/10
5.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
469.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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 Legion Pro 7i excels in screen quality for general use and engineering due to its high-resolution display and bright panel that provides crisp and vivid images, alongside a wide color gamut that ensures accurate color reproduction essential for design work. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion is a priority. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop's screen falls short across all uses due to a likely lower resolution, dimmer panel, and limited color range, which impacts the clarity, brightness, and color accuracy necessary for both general tasks and specialized work.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
5.1/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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
$2,000
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a price of $2,000 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
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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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