For a balance of performance and portability with a high-quality display suitable for engineering tasks and some gaming, the Lenovo LOQ 16i is the better choice. It offers a powerful Intel i7 processor, a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, ample RAM, and a high-resolution screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, which is excellent for fast-moving visuals. The battery life is decent, and it has a good selection of ports, including Thunderbolt 3 for fast data transfer. However, it is slightly more expensive and heavier than the Maypug.
On the other hand, if you need a budget-friendly laptop primarily for general use like web browsing, word processing, and media consumption, the Maypug 15" Laptop is more cost-effective. It's lighter and has a longer battery life, making it a solid choice for everyday tasks and better portability. However, its lower-resolution screen, less powerful Intel Celeron processor, and integrated graphics mean it's not suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering work. The Maypug also lacks advanced features like a backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, and high-speed data ports.
In summary, choose the Lenovo LOQ 16i for performance and display quality in a slightly bulkier and pricier package, or opt for the Maypug 15" Laptop if you prioritize cost savings and portability for basic computing needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16i
Good for general use
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
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
5.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16i 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
7.5/10
5.6/10
7.0/10
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
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16i is good 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
7.9/10
5.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 16i is good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.5/10
5.9/10
8.9/10
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 LOQ 16i 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
7.5/10
5.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16i 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
7.2/10
5.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
5.1/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16i 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
$1,360
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo LOQ 16i has a price of $1,360 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
Get a great deal on the Lenovo LOQ 16i 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.
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