The decision between the Maypug 15" Laptop and the MSI Raider GE67Hx should be guided by your specific needs and priorities. If affordability is a top priority and you mostly engage in general use like web browsing, office applications, and streaming media, the Maypug is a cost-effective choice that should serve you well. However, if you require a laptop for more demanding tasks such as gaming, 3D modeling, machine learning, or engineering software, investing in the MSI Raider GE67Hx may be justified, despite the higher cost, due to its likely superior performance capabilities, enhanced graphics, and faster processing power. Keep in mind that such high-performance laptops often come with tradeoffs in terms of lower battery life and reduced portability due to their larger size and weight compared to more budget-friendly options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8/10
8.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
5.6/10
8.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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 GPU and a basic 60Hz screen refresh rate, which aren't ideal for gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx boasts a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a much smoother 240Hz screen refresh rate, making it highly suitable for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.6/10
8.9/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop struggles with engineering and design tasks due to its basic CPU, a low amount of RAM, an entry-level GPU, and limited screen resolution, which are not conducive to the demands of such software applications. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE67Hx excels in these areas with a superior CPU, ample RAM, a high-end GPU, and excellent screen quality, making it capable of handling intensive tasks and detailed visuals required by engineering and design professionals.
Content Creation
5.9/10
8.3/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
7.9/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
9.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MSI Raider GE67Hx offers a crisp, bright display with high resolution, which enhances everyday activities like browsing and video streaming, while the Maypug's display may seem dull and less clear. In engineering and design, professionals need accurate color representation, and the MSI's broad color gamuts ensure precise color work, but the Maypug lacks in this aspect, making it less ideal for color-critical tasks. However, the MSI Raider's low refresh rate might disappoint gamers and those using 3D applications who prefer smoother visuals and faster screen responses, areas where a high-refresh-rate screen is crucial.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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
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 Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
$2,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a price of $600 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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