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Updated January 12, 2024·

If your priority is saving money and you have basic needs like web browsing, word processing, and watching videos, the Maypug 15" Laptop could serve you well. However, the MSI Prestige 15, while more expensive, offers a stronger performance for tasks like photo and video editing, and more demanding applications due to its better processor, graphics card, and higher resolution screen. The MSI also has a more robust build and potentially better longevity. It's heavier, though, which could be a factor if you need something more portable. Ultimately, your choice should align with your performance needs and budget. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
  • The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 15.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
  • Good for general use
  • Good for engineering and design
  • Good for software development
  • Good for content creation
  • Good overall build quality
  • Very good speakers
  • Good keyboard

Key differences

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General Use

5.8
15" Laptop
Prestige 15
7.5
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Prestige 15 is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.

Gaming and AI

5.6
15" Laptop
Prestige 15
6.3
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.

Engineering and Design

5.6
15" Laptop
Prestige 15
7.2
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.

Content Creation

5.9
15" Laptop
Prestige 15
7.5
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 15 is good for content creation, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.

Software Development

5.9
15" Laptop
Prestige 15
7.2
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 15 is good for software development, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.

Screen Quality

5.7
15" Laptop
Prestige 15
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 15 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Build Quality

5.1
15" Laptop
Prestige 15
7.4
The MSI Prestige 15 has good build quality, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has poor build quality.

Cost

$600
15" Laptop
Prestige 15
$1,044
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The Maypug 15" Laptop has a price of $600 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
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Key similarities

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Battery

7.0 Hours
15" Laptop
Prestige 15
7.5 Hours
The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
15" Laptop
Prestige 15
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 15 and Maypug 15" Laptop both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

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How the Maypug 15" Laptop and the MSI Prestige 15 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Maypug 15" LaptopMSI Prestige 15
Maypug 15" LaptopMSI Prestige 15

GENERAL

Price
$600
$1,044
Release Date
January 1, 2023January 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78''14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.74''
Weight
3.6 lbs3.73 lbs
Width
13.97"14.05"
Depth
11.1"9.2"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel Celeron N5095Intel i5-1240P
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
44
RAM Slots
00
Storage
256 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
7 Hours7.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
29.6 Wh82 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1366 x 7681920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
200 nits298 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
5.1/107.4/10
Portability Score
7.6/107.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
4.8/108.8/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
NoYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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Mario Petzold | December 2022
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."

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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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