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Since I cannot access the document you've uploaded directly, I will rely on general knowledge to help you make a decision. When choosing between the Maypug 15" Laptop and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, consider that the lower price of the Maypug likely means it has less powerful hardware, which could affect performance in demanding tasks like 3D design, machine learning or gaming. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio, despite being more expensive, likely offers better performance for those intensive tasks but may sacrifice battery life due to the more powerful components. If you prioritize portability and battery life for general use, the Maypug could be a better option. However, if you require high performance for specialized tasks and you're willing to invest more, then the MSI Stealth 14 Studio would be more suitable. Remember, the smaller size of the MSI can also contribute to its portability despite the potentially higher weight due to premium materials or cooling systems for the more powerful internals. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
7.8
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is 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
7.8
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop has an integrated Intel UHD Graphics GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, making it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio features a powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, providing a smoother and more immersive gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
5.6
8.5
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is very good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop, with an Intel Celeron processor and integrated graphics, is less capable in handling the demanding computational and graphical tasks of engineering and design compared to the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, which boasts a high-performance Intel i7 processor and a powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, essential for intensive applications. While the Maypug offers a larger screen, it falls short in screen quality and overall performance necessary for these fields, even though it may be lighter and slightly more portable.
Content Creation
5.9
7.9
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is 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
7.4
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
7.6
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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 falls short on screen quality for general use due to its inferior panel type, low resolution, and dim brightness, making for a less vibrant and sharp display. For engineering and design tasks, the lack of wide color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB limits the accuracy of color work, which is crucial for professionals. Regarding gaming and 3D applications, this laptop's shortcomings are accentuated by its low refresh rate, which hampers the smoothness of motion and responsiveness, despite resolution and panel type being only moderately important for these use cases.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has 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.
Build Quality
5.1
7.6
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has 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
$1,520
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a price of $600 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,520.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Maypug 15" Laptop both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Maypug 15" Laptop | MSI Stealth 14 Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $1,520 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | 12.4'' x 9.7'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.6 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.97" | 12.4" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 9.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N5095 | Intel i7-13620H | |
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 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 29.6 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Francisco Lahoz | June 2023
"You'll find a versatility in the MSI Stealth 14 Studio that isn’t matched by many content-creator laptops we've tested of late. The small frame allows you to (potentially) work from anywhere with an outlet and, if noise isn’t a concern, run your most demanding of programs, thanks to some powerful hardware inside. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is an attractive and powerful option if you want a portable laptop to be the center of your content work setup."
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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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