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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Maypug 15" Laptop may suit your general computing needs with enough performance for everyday tasks at a lower cost. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, on the other hand, flaunts a premium build quality and versatile design that can be more suitable for creative professionals who need a high-resolution touchscreen and pen input for design work, though you'll pay a premium for these features. Keep in mind that the Surface Laptop Studio usually offers stronger performance for demanding applications like video editing or 3D modeling, and potentially better battery life, but it's also heavier and less portable than simpler, slim notebooks. If your work involves traveling or you prefer a lighter device, the Maypug might be more convenient to carry around. 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 Studio.
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
7.4
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
491.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a lower-end CPU, less RAM, and a lower resolution screen which may not be as smooth or visually pleasing for general use, whereas the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio offers a high-end CPU, more RAM, and a superior screen with higher resolution and touch capability, enhancing user experience significantly for everyday tasks. Additionally, the Surface Laptop Studio benefits from a more robust battery life and a versatile design that can switch between laptop and tablet mode, making it more suitable for a wide range of activities while on the go.
Gaming and AI
5.6
6.6
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.6
7.3
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is good 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
5.9
7.4
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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
7.3
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
14.4in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
491.0 nits
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Maypug 15" Laptop's screen may not be sharp, bright, or vibrant enough to meet users' expectations for any visual task due to inferior resolution, panel technology, and low brightness, leading to a less satisfying viewing experience across the board. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, with its high-resolution and bright display, offers crisp and vivid images that are essential for general use and invaluable for detailed engineering and design work where accurate color representation matters. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite its high-quality visuals, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio's lower refresh rate can be a stumbling block as it might not handle fast-moving scenes as smoothly as desired.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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.
Build Quality
5.1
8.5
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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
$600
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a price of $600 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.4in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Maypug 15" Laptop both have good portability.
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How the Maypug 15" Laptop and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Maypug 15" Laptop | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $1,700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | September 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.6 lbs | 4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.97" | 12.72" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 8.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N5095 | Intel i7-11370H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 29.6 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 2400 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 491 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Tom Brant | October 2021
"There’s no doubt that the Surface Laptop Studio is groundbreaking. We’ve come to expect such things from the Surface lineup, so it’s always nice to see a product that exceeds our expectations. The pull-forward laptop-screen concept has been tried before, but never in a device that’s so stylish and packed with innovative features like a haptic touchpad and robust digital stylus support."
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Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.
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