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Updated March 22, 2024·
If budget is a primary concern, the Maypug may be appealing as it offers affordability and is good for everyday tasks. The MSI Stealth, however, boasts higher performance suitable for demanding workflows like 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming, but at a higher cost. It may also have a longer battery life which is beneficial for extended use without charging. In contrast, the Maypug will be lighter and more portable, making it easier to carry around. Consider what's more critical for your needs: performance and battery life, or cost and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
- 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
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
8.4
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop may lag behind in performance for general use due to a less capable CPU and insufficient RAM, leading to slower multitasking and potentially sluggish operation, while its poor screen quality and limited battery life can make it less suitable for extended or mobile use. Conversely, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio excels with a powerful CPU and ample RAM for smooth performance, superior screen quality for crisp visuals, along with better portability and battery life, making it a more reliable choice for everyday tasks, despite being pricier and possibly having a louder operating noise and heat generation due to its high performance components.
Gaming and AI
5.6
8.9
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
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
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" laptop falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to a less powerful GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, which can lead to less fluid visuals and hinder performance in graphically demanding tasks. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio excels in these areas with a high-end GPU and a higher refresh rate screen, providing smoother gameplay and better handling of 3D graphics, while its superior CPU and screen quality further enhance the overall experience.
Engineering and Design
5.6
9.1
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is excellent for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a weaker CPU, less RAM, and an inferior GPU compared to the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, making it less capable of handling the demanding software used in engineering and design. Furthermore, the MSI's superior screen quality enhances the accuracy and detail needed for such tasks, although it is less portable and could have a louder operating noise due to its high-performance components.
Content Creation
5.9
8.5
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
8.2
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 18 AI 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's screen may not render colors as vibrantly or details as sharply due to lower resolution and brightness, which is less suitable across the board for general use, professional engineering, and gaming. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, with its higher resolution and superior color coverage, offers a crisp and color-accurate display that benefits general use and design tasks but falls short in gaming where its lower refresh rate can't match the fluid visuals demanded by fast-paced games. For those into professional design or general use, the MSI provides visual precision, whereas gamers might find the Maypug's display underwhelming despite its potential cost savings.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
8.0
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
$2,900
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a price of $600 and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio costs $2,900.
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Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has 6 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.
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How the Maypug 15" Laptop and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Maypug 15" Laptop | MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $2,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | March 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | 15.8'' x 11.4'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.6 lbs | 6.15 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.97" | 15.75" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 11.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N5095 | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 29.6 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
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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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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