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Updated January 12, 2024·
If affordability is a priority, the Maypug 15" Laptop offers a cost-effective option suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. However, the MSI Raider GE77Hx, while more expensive, delivers superior performance for demanding applications, including 3D rendering, advanced machine learning workloads, and modern gaming, due to its more powerful components. The Raider's heftier build means less portability, but it also tends to have better cooling systems to handle intense use. For long battery life and portability, the Maypug is better, but if cutting-edge performance for high-end tasks is required, the MSI Raider is recommended. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
- 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
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
8.0
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a lower-end CPU and half the RAM, which could affect performance and multitasking capabilities in comparison to the MSI Raider GE77Hx, which features a high-end CPU and more RAM. Additionally, the MSI has a superior screen quality, higher resolution, and better color accuracy, which greatly enhances the overall user experience during general use, while the Maypug's screen offers lower resolution and color accuracy, impacting visual clarity.
Gaming and AI
5.6
8.7
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
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good 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 the high frame rates and graphical demands of gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE77Hx packs a more robust GPU and a higher refresh rate display, providing smoother visuals and better gaming and 3D rendering performance, together with their superior CPUs and screen quality.
Engineering and Design
5.6
8.8
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 GE77Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a basic processor, less RAM, and a lower quality integrated graphics card, and its screen resolution is less suitable for detailed engineering and design tasks, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx is equipped with a high-performance CPU, more RAM, a powerful dedicated GPU, and a high-resolution screen to effectively handle demanding engineering software and provide better visual clarity. The MSI Raider is less portable and might be louder under load due to its powerful components, but it offers a significant advantage for engineering and design work over the Maypug which trades performance for better battery life and higher portability.
Content Creation
5.9
8.2
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
IPS
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
7.9
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 GE77Hx 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
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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's display may disappoint due to its subpar resolution, dimness, and inferior panel type, making text and images less sharp and vibrant for everyday tasks, engineering, design applications, and gaming. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE77Hx excels in general and engineering use with a bright, high-resolution display and wide color coverage, ensuring accurate color representation for professional design work. However, its gaming performance is hindered by a lower refresh rate, which can make fast-paced games appear less smooth than on displays with higher refresh rates.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
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 GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
8.5
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
$1,999
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a price of $600 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $1,999.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Maypug 15" Laptop | MSI Raider GE77Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $1,999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.6 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.97" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N5095 | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 29.6 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"The MSI Raider GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."
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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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