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Updated January 16, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16, being more expensive, offers higher specs like more storage, memory, a more powerful processor, and a dedicated graphics card, which makes it well-suited for intensive engineering tasks, 3D, machine learning projects, or gaming. It features a higher-resolution screen, but its battery life and weight may make it less portable. On the other hand, the Maypug 15" Laptop is much less expensive and, with a less powerful processor and lower specs, is apt for general use like browsing and office applications. Its lighter weight and longer battery life may make it more portable, but it won't perform well for more demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.0
5.8
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
569.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is equipped with a high-performance CPU and ample RAM, which makes it ideal for multitasking and more demanding applications, contrasted by the Maypug 15" Laptop's modest processor and less RAM, limiting its capability for such tasks. Additionally, the ThinkPad's superior screen quality and larger battery are conducive to a better user experience in general use, whereas the Maypug's lower-resolution display and smaller battery life may detract from prolonged and varied activities.
Gaming and AI
6.9
5.6
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.3
5.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 excels for engineering and design due to its high-end CPU, ample RAM, powerful dedicated GPU, and superior screen quality, which are critical for such tasks. The Maypug 15" Laptop falls short in these areas, with a basic CPU, less RAM, an integrated GPU, and lower screen resolution, making it less suitable for demanding engineering or design work.
Content Creation
8.2
5.9
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.4
5.9
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.2
5.7
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
569.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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 ThinkPad P16 offers a high-resolution, bright display, making it well-suited for everyday tasks and precise work in engineering and design thanks to its wide color gamut coverage. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop's display is likely less sharp and dim, which can make it less ideal for both everyday use and professional applications where clarity and color accuracy are key. However, neither laptop is optimized for gaming or 3D work as they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 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
Poor
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
5.1
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
$1,449
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a price of $1,449 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,449 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.5 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.5" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800HX | Intel Celeron N5095 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 569 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.1/10 | 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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Eric Grevstad | February 2023
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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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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