When choosing between the Maypug 15" Laptop and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, consider that the Maypug will save you money and usually offers solid performance for everyday tasks; however, the MSI Prestige, while more expensive, typically features better performance for demanding tasks like 3D work, machine learning, and gaming. The MSI is also more portable due to its smaller size, but its high performance might lead to shorter battery life. If you frequently travel or need advanced capabilities, the MSI could be worth the extra cost; otherwise, the Maypug might satisfy your needs at a lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8/10
8.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" may not satisfy general users due to a less powerful CPU and a lower quality screen, making it struggle with multitasking and providing a less enjoyable viewing experience, while its larger size and weaker battery life reduce its portability and usage time away from power outlets. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers a stronger CPU and better RAM for smooth multitasking, a high-quality screen, and is lighter with longer battery life, enhancing both the computing experience and ease of carrying it around for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.6/10
6.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a less powerful GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, making it less suitable for demanding games and 3D applications when compared to the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, which has a better GPU and higher refresh rate to handle these tasks more effectively. While both have decent CPUs and screen quality, the GPU and refresh rate are the determining factors for gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
5.6/10
7.8/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" laptop falls short for engineering and design tasks due to a less powerful CPU, less RAM, and a lower-quality screen, adversely affecting performance and visual clarity. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo excels in these areas with a higher-end CPU, more RAM, a superior GPU for graphical tasks, and a higher-quality display, although it is less portable and has a noisier operating sound.
Content Creation
5.9/10
8.0/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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
5.9/10
7.7/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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
5.7/10
7.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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 falls short across the board due to its likely inferior panel type, lower resolution, and inadequate brightness, which matter significantly for clarity and comfort in general use. For demanding engineering and design tasks, its limited color gamut fails to accurately display the broad spectrum of colors required for precise work. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while offering a vivid and sharp display for general computing and professional design with good resolution and a broad color gamut, doesn't cater well to gaming and 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate, which is essential for smooth motion rendering.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a price of $600 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
How the Maypug 15" Laptop and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
Maypug 15" Laptop
MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
GENERAL
Price
Price
$600
$1,300
Release Date
Release Date
January 1, 2023
February 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78''
12.3'' x 7.5'' x 0.7''
Weight
Weight
3.6 lbs
3.7 lbs
Width
Width
13.97"
12.3"
Depth
Depth
11.1"
7.46"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel Celeron N5095
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM
RAM
8 GB
16 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
4
5
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
0
0
Storage
Storage
256 GB
1024 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Graphics
Graphics
UHD Graphics
Arc 8-Cores
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Integrated
Integrated
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
No
No
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
No
No
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
7 Hours
8 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
29.6 Wh
90 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
15.6"
14"
Display Technology
Display Technology
IPS
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
1366 x 768
1920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
144Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
200 nits
415 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:10
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
100.45 PPI
161.73 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
Unknown
1802: 1
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
Unknown
59.6 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
35 %
79 %
sRGB
sRGB
50 %
99 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
35 %
77 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
5.1/10
7.4/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
7.6/10
8.6/10
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
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
No
Yes
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
46.1°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
58.1°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
36.1°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
N/A
White
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
6/10
7.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
4.8/10
7/10
Webcam
Webcam
720p
1080p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
No
Yes
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
No
Yes
Number Pad
Number Pad
Yes
No
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
2
1
USB-C ports
USB-C ports
1
2
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
No
Yes
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
1
3
Thunderbolt Version
Thunderbolt Version
N/A
4
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
0
2
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
No
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
4
5.2
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
5
6E
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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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