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Updated January 16, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming or demanding tasks and are willing to invest more, the Lenovo Legion 9i with its higher performance is suitable. However, if affordability and basic functionality for everyday tasks are your main concerns, the Maypug 15" Laptop offers a budget-friendly alternative with sufficient capabilities for general use. The Legion 9i may also have a shorter battery life due to its powerful hardware, and it's less portable given its gaming-centric design. The Maypug, while less capable for intensive tasks, should be lighter and potentially offer longer battery life, making it more convenient for on-the-go use. Consider your primary needs: performance for specialized tasks, or cost and portability for everyday computing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Best in class 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
5.8
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
682.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo Legion 9i offers a high-performing CPU, ample RAM, superior screen quality with sharp resolution and vibrant colors, and is suitable for a wide range of tasks, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, affecting its portability. The Maypug 15" Laptop, on the other hand, has a lower-tier CPU, less RAM, a lower-resolution screen, and better battery life, making it lightweight and more portable, but less capable for demanding tasks and not as visually impressive.
Gaming and AI
9.2
5.6
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3200 x 2000
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 9i 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
9.6
5.6
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 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo Legion 9i excels in engineering and design use with its high-end Intel i9 processor, ample 32GB of RAM, powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, and superior Mini LED screen offering high resolution and color accuracy. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop has a lower-tier Intel Celeron processor, limited 8GB of RAM, basic integrated graphics, and an IPS screen with lower resolution and color coverage, making it less suitable for demanding engineering tasks.
Content Creation
8.7
5.9
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
9.7
5.7
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
682.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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 9i boasts a high-resolution display with excellent color accuracy and brightness, making it suitable for general use and engineering applications where clarity and color representation are critical. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, its lower refresh rate could hinder the experience, as quick motion may not appear as smooth. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop's screen falls short in resolution and color gamut, leading to subpar performance across general use, engineering, and gaming, and its insufficient refresh rate also affects fluidity in fast-paced 3D environments.
Battery
3.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 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
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 9i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
5.1
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
$3,420
$600
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a price of $3,420 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion 9i | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,420 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.9'' x 1.01'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.64 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.93" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | Intel Celeron N5095 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 682 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 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 | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.8/10 | 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 | 3 | 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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Matthew Buzzi | December 2023
"The Lenovo Legion 9i is meant as a top-end flagship showcase for enthusiasts, and on that, it delivers. You'll find flashier designs in this price tier—Razer’s all-metal build in a similarly sized laptop like the Blade 16, or monstrous 18-inch machines—but this is a well-thought-out laptop. The chassis is trim for a 16-inch powerhouse, the lid is unique, and bespoke liquid cooling takes performance to the next level."
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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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