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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the Maypug 15" Laptop and the MSI GE66 Raider depends largely on your needs and budget. If you're looking for an affordable option for general use like web browsing, office work, and media consumption, the Maypug 15" with its lower price, basic processor, and standard graphics might suffice. However, if you're interested in gaming, 3D design, or intensive engineering tasks, the MSI GE66 Raider stands out with its powerful processor, high-end graphics, and superior display, albeit at a significantly higher price point. The Raider also boasts a range of premium features like a higher resolution screen and additional connectivity options that justify its cost but consider that it's heavier, which affects portability, and has a shorter battery life compared to simpler models. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- Good portability
Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
8.4
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop, with its lower-end Celeron processor, less RAM, and lower resolution screen, falls short in delivering the smooth performance and sharp visual experience that general use often demands, which is easily provided by the MSI GE66 Raider's powerful i9 processor, ample RAM, and high-resolution display. Additionally, the Raider's superior battery life and premium features like a backlit keyboard significantly enhance general use, despite it being heavier and not as portable as the Maypug.
Gaming and AI
5.6
8.6
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop is equipped with an Intel UHD Graphics chip and a standard 60Hz display, which are not ideal for demanding gaming and 3D applications, whereas the MSI GE66 Raider boasts a high-end Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and a 120Hz screen, providing superior performance and smoother visuals for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.6
9.1
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop has lower-end CPU and GPU, less RAM, and a lower resolution screen which limits its performance for engineering and design tasks, while the MSI GE66 Raider offers a powerful CPU, high-end GPU, more RAM, and superior screen quality suitable for demanding software used in those fields. Although the Maypug is more portable and quieter, the MSI GE66 Raider is designed for intense tasks, trading off portability and lower operating noise for significantly better performance and display quality appropriate for professionals in engineering and design.
Content Creation
5.9
8.4
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider is very 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
8.4
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very 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
8.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider 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 has a lower resolution and dimmer display, affecting visibility and clarity crucial for everyday activities, engineering precision, and gaming immersion. While the MSI GE66 Raider flaunts a higher-resolution, brighter screen that enhances detail and readability for general and engineering tasks, its refresh rate isn't optimized for the smooth visuals that 3D gaming demands. The Raider's superior color accuracy benefits engineering and design professionals who require true-to-life color representation, yet this feature is less critical for the fast-paced requirements of gaming.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
8.5
The MSI GE66 Raider 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
$3,199
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a price of $600 and the MSI GE66 Raider costs $3,199.
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Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI GE66 Raider has 6 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.
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How the Maypug 15" Laptop and the MSI GE66 Raider compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Maypug 15" Laptop | MSI GE66 Raider |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $3,199 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.6 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.97" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N5095 | Intel i9-12900HK | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 29.6 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Patrick Schüdzig | June 2022
"The MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
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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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