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Updated January 12, 2024·

The Maypug 15" Laptop is more affordable, with lower specs like a basic processor and graphics, making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and office apps. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, although pricier, offers stronger performance, higher resolution, and more memory, ideal for intensive tasks such as 3D work, machine learning, and gaming. It's also slightly lighter for better portability. Consider the Maypug for cost savings and general use, or invest in the MSI for demanding applications and a sharper display. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
  • The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Good overall build quality
  • Very good battery life
  • Very good speakers
  • Good keyboard

Key differences

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General Use

5.8
15" Laptop
Prestige 16 AI Evo
8.6
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.

Gaming and AI

5.6
15" Laptop
Prestige 16 AI Evo
6.7
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
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 16 AI Evo is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.

Engineering and Design

5.6
15" Laptop
Prestige 16 AI Evo
8.4
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.

Content Creation

5.9
15" Laptop
Prestige 16 AI Evo
8.6
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.

Software Development

5.9
15" Laptop
Prestige 16 AI Evo
8.5
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.

Screen Quality

5.7
15" Laptop
Prestige 16 AI Evo
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 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.

Battery

7.0 Hours
15" Laptop
Prestige 16 AI Evo
12.0 Hours
The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

5.1
15" Laptop
Prestige 16 AI Evo
7.4
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good build quality, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has poor build quality.

Cost

$600
15" Laptop
Prestige 16 AI Evo
$1,349
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The Maypug 15" Laptop has a price of $600 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
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Key similarities

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Portability

Good
15" Laptop
Prestige 16 AI Evo
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Maypug 15" Laptop both have good portability.
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How the Maypug 15" Laptop and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Maypug 15" LaptopMSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
Maypug 15" LaptopMSI Prestige 16 AI Evo

GENERAL

Price
$600
$1,349
Release Date
January 1, 2023December 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78''14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75''
Weight
3.6 lbs3.31 lbs
Width
13.97"14.11"
Depth
11.1"10.02"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel Celeron N5095Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM
8 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
00
Storage
256 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
7 Hours12 Hours
Battery Capacity
29.6 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"16"
Display Technology
IPSOLED
Resolution
1366 x 7683840 x 2400
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
200 nits362 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
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
NoYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
21
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."

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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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