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Updated March 22, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 often offers robust performance, exceptional build quality, and long battery life, making it suitable for business professionals who need reliability and the ability to handle demanding tasks. However, if you prioritize saving money and prefer a larger screen for activities like watching videos or editing documents, the Maypug 15" laptop may better meet your needs, albeit with potentially lower performance and build quality. If portability is vital for you, the compact size of the X13 is advantageous, but if you're mostly stationary, the Maypug's size and lower cost could be more appealing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad X13.
Key differences
General Use
8.4
5.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
321.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is very good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, with its higher-quality CPU and RAM, offers smoother and faster performance for everyday tasks, a sharper screen for clear visuals, and superior portability and battery life for on-the-go use without frequent charging. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop, while might have ample storage, falls short with less powerful components, a lower-quality display, and reduced battery life, making it less efficient and less convenient for users who need to rely on their device throughout the day.
Gaming and AI
6.7
5.6
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has a more capable GPU and higher screen refresh rate, making it more suitable for gaming and 3D applications than the Maypug 15" Laptop, which falls short in graphics performance and refresh rate, resulting in lower quality visuals and less fluid motion in such tasks. While the CPU and screen quality of the Maypug are decent, these factors are less critical than the GPU and refresh rate for gaming and 3D performance, thus they don't compensate for its deficiencies in those key areas.
Engineering and Design
8.0
5.6
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, high-quality GPU, and sharp screen, excels in handling demanding engineering and design tasks, which often require substantial processing power and visual precision. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop falls short in these areas, offering less robust performance and a lower quality display which could hinder the efficiency and effectiveness in these specialized tasks.
Content Creation
8.2
5.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
8.1
5.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
6.9
5.7
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
321.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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 X13 offers a display that provides clear visuals and vibrant colors suitable for general tasks and detailed engineering work, thanks to its high resolution and wide color coverage. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate can make the experience less smooth than desired. Conversely, the Maypug 15" Laptop has a subpar display across the board with lower resolution and limited color range, making it less suitable for any tasks where screen quality is a priority.
Battery
8.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has 8.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has very good portability, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
5.1
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
$1,459
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has a price of $1,459 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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How the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X13 | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,459 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.63'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.88" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.46" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | 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 | 8.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 321 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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 Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Benjamin Herzig | September 2023
"The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G4 has very good input devices, a wide array of security features and ports as well as 5G in the tested configuration. It is more compact and lightweight compared with its predecessor, and it has improved speakers and a slightly better webcam. On the other hand, the fan is more annoying and the performance is barely improved. The battery is worse as well, but this is primarily attributable to the OLED screen - if this aspect is important, buyers should choose the IPS Low Power LCD."
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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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