The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga provides a premium build and tends to be more durable, with better performance suited for business and professional use. It likely offers higher-end features such as a better display, additional security features, and a more robust build quality, which contribute to its higher cost. The Maypug 15" Laptop, on the other hand, while more affordable, might offer less powerful components, which could be sufficient for everyday tasks and casual use but may fall short for more intensive activities such as engineering or high-end gaming. If portability and battery life are important, the Lenovo might also edge out due to its focus on mobility for business users. However, if the higher cost is a concern and your needs are more centered around general use without demanding software tasks, the Maypug could provide adequate performance at a more accessible price point. Consider your usage patterns and whether the benefits of the Lenovo justify its higher cost for your specific needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga.
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
5.8/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
451.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga outperforms the Maypug 15" Laptop with a faster CPU, more RAM, and superior integrated graphics, contributing to smoother multitasking and better handling of demanding applications, while the Maypug's lower-tier processor and less RAM make it less efficient for varied tasks. Furthermore, the ThinkPad's higher screen quality and longer battery life enhance the user experience in general use scenarios, whereas the Maypug suffers from a lower resolution screen and shorter battery longevity, making it less ideal for productivity and entertainment.
Engineering and Design
6.7/10
5.6/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is well suited for engineering and design tasks because it features a higher-performing CPU, more RAM, a superior integrated GPU, and a higher quality screen with greater resolution and brightness compared to the Maypug 15" Laptop, which has a lower-end CPU, less RAM, a less powerful GPU, and a lower resolution screen, making it less effective for demanding engineering software and detailed design work.
Content Creation
7.3/10
5.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3/10
5.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3/10
5.7/10
13.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
451.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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 X1 Titanium Yoga offers a high-resolution display with bright and crisp visuals suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, thanks to its wide color gamut that ensures accurate color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, it falls short because it doesn't support high refresh rates that provide smoother motion and gameplay. On the other hand, the Maypug 15" Laptop's display doesn't meet the mark for any of these uses, suffering from low resolution and dimness affecting general usage, along with poor color accuracy that hinders engineering and design tasks, compounded by a lack of high refresh rates for inadequate 3D performance.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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
Excellent
Good
13.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0/10
5.1/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
$725
$600
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a price of $725 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers a more capable GPU with Intel Iris Xe graphics and a higher quality screen with better resolution and brighter display, enhancing gaming and 3D experiences compared to the Maypug 15" Laptop, which comes with a basic Intel UHD Graphics GPU and a lower resolution screen that provides a less vibrant and sharp visual experience. Although both have the same screen refresh rate, the overall superior GPU and screen quality of the Lenovo makes it more suitable for those tasks than the more budget-oriented Maypug.
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How the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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