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Updated January 16, 2024·
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is the superior option if you require high performance for tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, thanks to its powerful processors and graphics. It also offers a higher resolution screen, more memory, and storage, which are beneficial for intensive tasks but come at a higher price and slightly more weight than the Maypug. Conversely, the Maypug 15" Laptop is significantly more affordable and still suitable for general use like browsing and basic productivity applications. It’s lighter, which enhances portability, but it has a lower resolution display, less memory and storage, and a less powerful processor, making it less ideal for demanding software tasks. Consider how you plan to use your laptop and whether the increased cost of the Lenovo is justifiable for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good 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
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i.
Key differences
General Use
8.5
5.8
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
618.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i excels in general use due to its high-performance CPU, plentiful RAM, superior screen quality—including high resolution and brightness—and solid battery life, making it both powerful and portable. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop, with a less powerful processor, less RAM, a lower-quality display, and average battery life, doesn't meet the mark for the same use cases.
Gaming and AI
7.6
5.6
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a high screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has a much less capable Intel UHD Graphics chip and a standard refresh rate, limiting its effectiveness in those areas.
Engineering and Design
8.9
5.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i outshines the Maypug 15" Laptop in engineering and design due to its superior CPU, RAM, and GPU, which are vital for such tasks; the Lenovo's high-quality Mini LED display and higher resolution also contribute to a more detailed and vivid visual experience. Meanwhile, the Maypug falls short with a basic CPU, less RAM and an integrated GPU which struggle with demanding engineering applications, and its lower resolution screen limits the clarity and detail needed for design work.
Content Creation
8.5
5.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 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
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 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
9.6
5.7
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
618.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 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 Slim Pro 9i excels in screen quality for general use and engineering due to its high-resolution display and superior brightness, combined with expansive color coverage that ensures accurate color reproduction crucial for design work. However, its lower refresh rate hinders its performance in gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key. On the other hand, the Maypug 15" Laptop, with subpar resolution, brightness, and color gamut, fails to meet the screen quality demands for any of the mentioned use cases, hindering visibility and color accuracy across the board.
Build Quality
8.0
5.1
The Lenovo Slim Pro 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
$1,500
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a price of $1,500 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has 6 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
Good
Good
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and Maypug 15" Laptop both have good portability.
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How the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Slim Pro 9i | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 9.6'' x 0.85'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.64" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13705H | Intel Celeron N5095 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 618 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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 Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Matthew S. Smith | August 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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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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