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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Maypug 15" Laptop offers a larger 15.6-inch display but has a lower resolution than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2, which has a smaller but sharper 12.4-inch screen. If you need a laptop for basic tasks with a larger screen and don’t mind a heavier and bulkier form, the Maypug might be suitable. However, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is lighter and more portable, making it better for travel or movement around the house or office. The Surface also boasts better graphics capabilities, which could be essential if you enjoy streaming high-quality videos or engaging in light photo editing. With its more powerful processor, the Surface is also better suited for multitasking and more demanding applications. If long battery life is critical, again, the Surface Laptop Go 2 should provide longer use between charges. Choose the Maypug for a budget-friendly, larger screen computing experience for casual use, or opt for the Surface Laptop Go 2 for better portability, display quality, graphics, and overall performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2.
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
7.0
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop is considered poor for general use mainly because it has a low-end CPU, limited RAM, and a low-resolution screen, which results in slower performance and less clear visuals compared to better equipped models. On the other hand, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is rated fair for general use due to its more capable CPU, higher-resolution touchscreen, and better portability and battery life, offering an overall smoother and more convenient user experience.
Engineering and Design
5.6
6.5
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop, with a basic Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics, does not offer the robust performance needed for intensive engineering tasks, whereas the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 features a more powerful Intel i5 processor with Iris Xe graphics better suited for such applications. Additionally, the Maypug has a lower resolution and less vibrant display compared to the Surface Laptop Go 2, which may affect the visual clarity crucial for design work.
Content Creation
5.9
7.1
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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
5.9
7.0
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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
5.7
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
12.4in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
While the Maypug 15" Laptop's screen may not offer the clarity and vibrancy needed for any usage due to low resolution or dull colors, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 provides a sharper, brighter display suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, though both fall short in the gaming and 3D realms where a higher refresh rate is crucial for smooth visuals, and this is where the Surface may also lack despite its better resolution and panel technology compared to the Maypug.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has 8 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
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
12.4in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has excellent portability, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
7.8
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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
$600
$565
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a price of $600 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 costs $565.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.6
6.0
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop has an Intel UHD Graphics GPU which is less capable of handling gaming and 3D tasks than the Iris Xe Graphics found in the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2; moreover, both have the same screen refresh rate but the Surface boasts a higher resolution, contributing to better screen quality for gaming and 3D applications.
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How the Maypug 15" Laptop and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Maypug 15" Laptop | Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $565 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | 11'' x 8.1'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.6 lbs | 2.48 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.97" | 10.95" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 8.12" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N5095 | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 29.6 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 12.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1536 x 1024 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 401 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
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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Andreas Osthoff | August 2022
"The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 review is a compact companion with old hardware. The Surface Laptop Go 2 shows some weaknesses. Microsoft didn't really develop the second generation of the Surface Laptop Go 2 any further but has only equipped it with a slightly more powerful Core i5 processor. However, the performance still remains at a fairly low level overall, but for many users, it definitely should still be sufficient for everyday tasks."
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