If budget is a primary concern and you engage in general use like browsing, streaming, and office productivity, the Maypug 15" laptop's lower price makes it a sensible choice. However, if gaming, 3D applications, or machine learning are part of your routine, the MSI Raider GE76, while pricier, offers significant performance benefits. The Raider is also suitable for engineering software, but consider its heavier build, which may limit its portability compared to the lighter Maypug. Lastly, if you often work unplugged, the Maypug might have an edge in battery life, making it more convenient for travel or long meetings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
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
5.8/10
8.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop offers basic performance with an Intel Celeron processor and 8 GB of RAM, alongside a lower-resolution screen, which restricts its general use appeal, despite its good battery life and portability. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE76, with a high-end Intel i7 processor and 32 GB of RAM, provides powerful performance and a high-quality display, ideal for a variety of tasks but with less battery longevity and lower portability due to its larger size and weight.
Gaming and AI
5.6/10
8.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
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
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.6/10
9.0/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop, with its basic Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and lower-tier integrated graphics, is less suited for demanding engineering and design tasks compared to the MSI Raider GE76, which boasts a high-performance Intel i7 processor, abundant RAM, and a top-of-the-line Nvidia graphics card combined with a superior screen resolution and quality. Additionally, while the Raider offers a less portable and noisier experience with its larger size and operating noise, its advanced specs and features make it an excellent choice for rigorous computational work and professional design tasks.
Content Creation
5.9/10
8.4/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 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
8.2/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE76 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
5.7/10
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering the Maypug 15" laptop with poor screen quality across various use cases, its shortcomings likely include a low-resolution display with dull brightness and limited panel type, all of which deter from a satisfying general use experience. For engineering and design tasks, the importance of accurate color representation means its insufficient coverage of professional color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB further diminishes its effectiveness. As for the MSI Raider GE76, despite its very good screen attributes for general use and engineering, its lower refresh rate hinders the smoothness and responsiveness required for optimal Gaming and 3D experiences, where high refresh rates are crucial.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 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
$3,552
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a price of $600 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
"The MSI Raider GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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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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