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Updated January 12, 2024·

If you're on a budget and mainly use your laptop for basic tasks, the Maypug 15" Laptop will save you money and may suffice for your needs. However, if you need a laptop for high-performance tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning, the MSI Raider GE78, despite being more expensive, delivers significantly better performance and has higher-quality features, such as a more powerful processor, superior graphics, and a much higher resolution and refresh rate screen. It is also worth noting that the MSI has a larger screen, but it's heavier, making the Maypug more portable. Additionally, the higher specs of the MSI can lead to shorter battery life compared to simpler laptops. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
  • Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE78
  • Very good for general use
  • Excellent for engineering and design
  • Best in class for gaming and AI
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Best in class speakers
  • Best in class keyboard

Key differences

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General Use

5.8
15" Laptop
Raider GE78
8.7
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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
9.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 is very good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.

Gaming and AI

5.6
15" Laptop
Raider GE78
9.5
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 GE78 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.

Engineering and Design

5.6
15" Laptop
Raider GE78
9.4
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE78 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.

Content Creation

5.9
15" Laptop
Raider GE78
8.8
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE78 is very good for content creation, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.

Software Development

5.9
15" Laptop
Raider GE78
8.5
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 is very good for software development, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.

Screen Quality

5.7
15" Laptop
Raider GE78
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE78 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Portability

Good
15" Laptop
Raider GE78
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE78 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

5.1
15" Laptop
Raider GE78
8.5
The MSI Raider GE78 has very good build quality, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has poor build quality.

Cost

$600
15" Laptop
Raider GE78
$4,386
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The Maypug 15" Laptop has a price of $600 and the MSI Raider GE78 costs $4,386.
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Key similarities

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Battery

7.0 Hours
15" Laptop
Raider GE78
6.0 Hours
The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE78 has 6 hours of battery life.

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How the Maypug 15" Laptop and the MSI Raider GE78 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Maypug 15" LaptopMSI Raider GE78
Maypug 15" LaptopMSI Raider GE78

GENERAL

Price
$600
$4,386
Release Date
January 1, 2023May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78''15'' x 11.7'' x 1.13''
Weight
3.6 lbs6.83 lbs
Width
13.97"14.97"
Depth
11.1"11.73"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel Celeron N5095Intel i9-13980HX
RAM
8 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
02
Storage
256 GB2048 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
7 Hours6 Hours
Battery Capacity
29.6 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"17.3"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1366 x 7682560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
60Hz240Hz
Display Brightness
200 nits384 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
5.1/108.5/10
Portability Score
7.6/105.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6/109.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
4.8/109.5/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
NoYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
13
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
14
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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Allen Ngo | March 2023
"Performance-wise, the GE78 offers a significant boost over the GE77 for just slightly higher power consumption. You'll have to get the RTX 4080 or 4090 configurations to see the performance advantages, however, as the RTX 4070 is closer in performance to the older RTX 3080 Ti. In terms of design, some users might prefer the 16:9 minimalistic look of the older GE77 over the 16:10 retro-inspired GE78 and vice versa. We wouldn't call one better than the other in terms of aesthetics, but we'll give the edge to the GE78 for its stronger hinges and larger keys and clickpad."

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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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