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Updated January 12, 2024·
When deciding between the LG Ultra 13 and the Maypug 15" Laptop, consider that the LG Ultra 13 offers better performance with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor and more RAM, making it suitable for more intensive tasks like engineering and some gaming. It has a higher resolution display, which means sharper visuals for work and entertainment. However, the Maypug 15" has a larger screen, which might be preferable for those who prioritize screen real estate over display sharpness. The LG Ultra also boasts a better battery life, making it more portable, yet it's slightly heavier than the Maypug. If budget is a concern, the LG is generally less expensive, but keep in mind you're sacrificing a bit of screen size and settling for a lower quality display with the Maypug. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the LG Ultra 13.
Key differences
General Use
7.2
5.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Ultra 13 is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The LG Ultra 13 offers a balance of a swift CPU and ample RAM for efficient multitasking, a high-quality screen, and superior portability with its lightweight design and long battery life, making it well-suited for general use. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop falls short primarily due to a less capable CPU and insufficient RAM which lead to sluggish performance, and it's further hampered by a lower quality screen and heavier build that detracts from portability and battery longevity.
Engineering and Design
6.6
5.6
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The LG Ultra 13 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.2
5.9
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 13 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
7.2
5.9
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The LG Ultra 13 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
6.9
5.7
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The LG Ultra 13 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The LG Ultra 13 offers a crisp, bright display with high resolution suitable for everyday tasks and professional design work, but its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for fast-paced gaming or 3D applications. On the other hand, the Maypug 15" Laptop, with a dimmer, lower resolution screen, doesn't provide the clarity and detail needed for general use or the wide color gamut required for accurate engineering and design tasks. Furthermore, its insufficient refresh rate limits its ability to smoothly render 3D environments and keep up with the quick visuals needed in gaming.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The LG Ultra 13 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
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
5.1
The LG Ultra 13 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
$529
$600
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The LG Ultra 13 has a price of $529 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
5.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Ultra 13 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The LG Ultra 13 offers better gaming and 3D capabilities due to its more capable AMD Ryzen 7 with Vega 7 graphics, while the Maypug 15" Laptop's Intel Celeron with UHD Graphics falls short in performance for these tasks. Both have similar screen refresh rates, but the superior GPU in the LG Ultra 13 makes it more suitable for gaming and 3D applications.
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How the LG Ultra 13 and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Ultra 13 | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2021 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.16 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.08" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.14" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | Intel Celeron N5095 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Joshua Goldman | April 2017
"The 13.3-inch LG Gram is a fine fit if you need to travel as light as possible for as long as possible without spending a fortune to do it. It might not be particularly sturdy or have an eye-catching design and its webcam is less than ideal, but with its sharp touch display, comfortable backlit keyboard, responsive touchpad and a fingerprint reader for extra security, the Gram makes a respectible everyday laptop for business or school work."
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About LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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