A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec laptop team Learn more
Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize performance, especially for intensive tasks like gaming or engineering software, consider the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 with its powerful processor and graphics card. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less convenient for frequent travel. On the other hand, the Maypug 15" Laptop is more affordable and has a longer battery life which is ideal for general use and carrying around, but it comes with a less powerful processor and lower resolution screen, which might not be suitable for demanding applications or multitasking. Choose based on the balance between cost, power, and portability that suits your needs. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.6
5.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offers a more powerful CPU and greater RAM, contributing to faster and smoother operation in various tasks, coupled with a more vibrant, higher-resolution screen, making it highly suitable for general use. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop has a less capable CPU and less RAM, which can result in slower performance, and its lower resolution screen offers less clarity and detail, which together make it less ideal for such tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.7
5.6
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
144Hz
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 Slim 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and offers a high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop comes with a significantly less powerful Intel UHD Graphics integrated into the CPU and has a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, limiting its capability for such demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0
5.6
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is better for engineering and design due to its higher-end CPU, double the RAM, and superior GPU which results in significantly better performance for demanding tasks, alongside a higher resolution and brighter screen that enhance visual work.
Content Creation
7.5
5.9
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
7.4
5.9
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When choosing a laptop for general use, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5's screen stands out with its higher resolution and brightness, providing clear and vivid visuals, whereas the Maypug 15" Laptop's display may appear dim and less sharp. For engineering and design tasks, the Lenovo's better color accuracy and wider color gamuts ensure more precise and vibrant image representation, which is crucial for detailed work, but the Maypug falls short, offering less vivid colors. Regarding gaming and 3D applications, the Legion's lower refresh rate can limit the smoothness of fast-moving visuals, something that gamers prioritize, and despite both laptops not excelling in this area, the Lenovo still maintains a slight edge in resolution and panel quality over the Maypug.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
5.1
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
$1,000
$600
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a price of $1,000 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect Laptop
Find your new laptop
Key similarities
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 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.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion Slim 5 | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS | 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 | 7 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 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 | 1080p | 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 | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Lenovo Legion Slim 5
See more
Dig into reviews and images
PCMag
Mark Knapp | August 2023
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
Get a great deal on the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 or the Maypug 15" Laptop
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.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
Laptop guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
FAQs
FAQs about laptops
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
130,995
Recommendations made
28,383
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.
Featured in
