The Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers superior performance with a better processor and graphics card than the Maypug 15" Laptop, making it a good choice for more intensive tasks like gaming or video editing. However, the Maypug is lighter and has a longer battery life, which may be beneficial if you prioritize portability and staying unplugged over performance. The Lenovo has a higher-resolution display that is also larger, which enhances your viewing experience, especially if you work with visual content, but this also means it's heavier and less battery efficient. The Maypug has a basic display that is more than enough for general use such as web browsing, document editing, and watching videos, but not as good for high-definition content or design work. Consider these trade-offs in line with your priorities and usage patterns when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
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
The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim 7 16.
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers a higher resolution display, more powerful CPU and GPU, and better battery life, which are very important for a smooth general use experience, whereas the Maypug 15" Laptop has a lower resolution screen, less capable CPU, and shorter battery life, making it less suited for such tasks. Additionally, the Lenovo's superior RAM also contributes to better multitasking for general use compared to the Maypug with less RAM.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
5.6/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is only fair 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
7.5/10
5.6/10
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is equipped with a powerful AMD processor, substantial RAM, and a dedicated Nvidia GPU, which are crucial for demanding engineering software and design tasks, alongside a high-resolution screen that renders sharp and color-accurate visuals.
Content Creation
7.6/10
5.9/10
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.6/10
5.9/10
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
8.3/10
5.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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 Slim 7 16's display offers clear and vivid images with its high resolution and bright screen, making it suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work due to broad color coverage. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate can make fast-moving visuals less smooth. On the other hand, the Maypug 15" Laptop's screen lacks sharpness and brightness for general tasks and doesn't meet the color accuracy required for professional design work, while its slow refresh rate does not support the fluid motion desired for gaming and 3D work.
Battery
9.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
5.1/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
$1,440
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a price of $1,440 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
Get a great deal on the Lenovo Slim 7 16 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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