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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize affordability and basic tasks like web browsing or office work, the Maypug 15" Laptop can be a cost-effective choice, despite its lower screen resolution and less powerful processor. However, if you need higher performance for gaming, video editing, or other intensive applications, the MSI Cyborg 15 offers a more powerful processor, better graphics, and a higher-resolution display, which justifies the higher cost. It also has a larger battery, but keep in mind it's heavier, affecting portability. Both laptops come with Windows 11 Home, and the choice ultimately depends on balancing your budget with the tasks you plan to perform on the laptop. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the MSI Cyborg 15.
Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
7.3
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a less powerful CPU, lower screen resolution, and less total battery capacity compared to the MSI Cyborg 15, affecting its suitability for general use. Additionally, the MSI Cyborg 15 offers higher RAM, better screen quality, and superior graphics capabilities, making it a more versatile choice for various tasks and entertainment purposes.
Gaming and AI
5.6
7.2
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good 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
7.5
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop features a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and basic integrated graphics, making it less suitable for the demands of engineering and design tasks, while the MSI Cyborg 15 includes a high-end Intel i7 processor and a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, providing substantial performance for such specialized applications.
Content Creation
5.9
7.5
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Cyborg 15 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
7.2
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 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
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The MSI Cyborg 15 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If the Maypug has poor screen quality across the board, it likely has a low-resolution display with dull colors, making it inadequate for crisp visuals in everyday tasks and not precise enough for engineering where detail is key. The MSI Cyborg, with a fair screen quality for general use and engineering, suggests better brightness and resolution than the Maypug, providing a more comfortable everyday experience and sufficient color range for some design work. However, both struggle in gaming and 3D realms, likely due to lower refresh rates, which means that fast-paced visuals may appear blurry and less smooth, impacting the overall gaming experience.
Build Quality
5.1
6.7
The MSI Cyborg 15 has only fair 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
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a price of $600 and the MSI Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Cyborg 15 has 7.5 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Maypug 15" Laptop and MSI Cyborg 15 both have good portability.
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How the Maypug 15" Laptop and the MSI Cyborg 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Maypug 15" Laptop | MSI Cyborg 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | 14.2'' x 9.9'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.6 lbs | 4.37 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.97" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 9.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N5095 | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 29.6 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 234 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Sascha Mölck | April 2023
"The focus of the MSI Cyborg 15 lies on a compromise of performance, mobility, and power consumption. Due to the reduced performance settings, the CPU and GPU perform below their capabilities. Nonetheless, their computing power is still sufficient for FHD gaming at high to maximum settings even then. The power consumption, which is low for a gaming laptop, can be translated into a good battery life. Realistic values of 7 to 8 h are still possible, despite the relatively small battery capacity of 53.5 Wh. Unfortunately the USB-C port doesn't offer any support for Power Delivery, which would be a sensible feature in the case of the Cyborg."
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About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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