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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Maypug 15" Laptop is a budget-friendly option, typically less expensive, and might appeal if you are price-sensitive. It's lighter and therefore more portable but has lower specs, such as less storage, RAM, and an Intel Celeron processor, which may affect performance for demanding tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Thin GF63, while often somewhat more expensive, offers significantly better performance with a higher storage capacity, more RAM, a powerful Intel i7 processor, and a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, making it suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive engineering tasks. It has a sharper display with a higher refresh rate but is slightly heavier, which may impact portability. Choose the Maypug for basic tasks and value or the MSI for higher performance needs and better display quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
7.4
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The MSI Thin GF63 is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" laptop, with its less powerful Intel Celeron processor, lower RAM, and a screen with a lower resolution and brightness, does not perform as well as the MSI Thin GF63 for general use; the latter boasts a higher-end Intel i7 processor, double the RAM, and a full HD screen along with a solid build and heat management despite a slightly heavier build and shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.6
6.9
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Thin GF63 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop with an Intel UHD Graphics chip and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz falls short for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the MSI Thin GF63 is better equipped with the Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and a higher refresh rate of 144Hz, offering more robust performance and smoother visuals for demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.6
7.5
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Thin GF63 is good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
5.9
7.4
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Thin GF63 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
7.2
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Thin GF63 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
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The MSI Thin GF63 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 has a screen that may not be bright and sharp enough for comfortable everyday tasks, and lacks the wide color gamut needed for precision in engineering and design work. The MSI Thin GF63 offers a slightly better visual experience for general and professional purposes, but it still doesn't offer the color accuracy critical for high-level design tasks. Neither of these models provides the high refresh rate desired for smooth 3D rendering and gaming, which could lead to less fluid visuals in fast-paced environments.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Thin GF63 has 4.5 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
6.5
The MSI Thin GF63 has only fair 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
$1,150
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a price of $600 and the MSI Thin GF63 costs $1,150.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Maypug 15" Laptop and MSI Thin GF63 both have good portability.
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How the Maypug 15" Laptop and the MSI Thin GF63 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Maypug 15" Laptop | MSI Thin GF63 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $1,150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.6 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.97" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N5095 | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 29.6 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Tom's Hardware
Charles Jeffries | November 2022
"The MSI GF63 Thin 11SC can be an admirable value for gamers and power users on a minimal budget. For just $599 as reviewed in its base model, its Intel Core i5 H-class processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics perform much better than low-wattage CPUs and integrated graphics. That said, this is a light-class gaming laptop. Low scores in our demanding gaming benchmarks indicate using lower visual-quality settings will be required for playable performance."
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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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