Considering the Lenovo Yoga 6 and the Maypug 15" Laptop, here's some guidance on making your choice. The Lenovo Yoga 6 offers more robust performance with a higher-end processor and graphics, and comes with a touchscreen which enables it to be used as a tablet as well as a laptop. It also has a higher resolution screen with better color accuracy, making it suitable for more demanding tasks like photo editing or multitasking with multiple applications. On the other hand, the Maypug 15" Laptop has a larger screen size, but with a lower resolution and lower tier processor and graphics, making it more suitable for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming. The Maypug is also heavier which might impact its portability. If you require more power and flexibility for a wider range of tasks and don't mind the higher price, the Lenovo Yoga 6 is a better fit. However, if your needs are more basic and you prefer to save some money, the Maypug will suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Yoga 6.
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
5.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
5.6/10
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 offers better gaming and 3D capabilities with a more powerful AMD GPU and a higher screen resolution, which means improved visuals and smoother textures. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop has a less capable Intel UHD Graphics GPU and a lower screen resolution, leading to less detail and potentially less immersive gaming and 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
5.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is better suited for engineering and design use due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, double the RAM, and significantly better GPU, which all contribute to smoother and more efficient processing of demanding tasks. Whereas the Maypug 15" Laptop, with its less capable Intel Celeron CPU, lower RAM, and basic integrated graphics, coupled with a lower resolution screen, is less equipped to handle the rigorous requirements of engineering and design software.
Content Creation
7.6/10
5.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.4/10
5.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
6.7/10
5.7/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you engage in general computing tasks, the Lenovo Yoga 6's balance of resolution, panel type, and brightness will provide a clear and comfortable viewing experience, while the Maypug's inferior aspects in these regards likely result in a less vivid and sharp display. For engineering and design, the Yoga 6 stands out with its ability to cover a broader range of colors, essential for accurate visual representation, unlike the Maypug which exhibits weaker color performance, reducing its effectiveness for detail-oriented work. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the Yoga 6's lower refresh rate may lead to less fluid motion, which is more pronounced when compared to laptops designed with high refresh rates, making it less suitable for fast-paced visuals required in these areas.
Battery
12.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
5.1/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
$1,045
$600
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a price of $1,045 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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