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Updated March 22, 2024·
If you prioritize affordability and a balance between performance and portability, the Maypug 15" Laptop may be well-suited for everyday tasks and light productivity. However, if your work involves high-end gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks, investing more in the MSI Titan 18 HX will offer you significantly better performance. This performance comes with the tradeoff of decreased portability due to its larger size and likely shorter battery life. Consider how you'll use the laptop daily to determine if the added cost of the MSI aligns with your need for its advanced capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8
8.8
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is very good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" laptop has a less powerful CPU and less RAM than the MSI Titan 18 HX, leading to slower performance for daily tasks and multitasking, and its screen quality and battery life don't match up, resulting in a less enjoyable and shorter user experience. Additionally, while the MSI Titan 18 HX's superior specs offer better performance for general use, its larger size and potentially shorter battery life due to more powerful hardware make it less portable than the Maypug.
Gaming and AI
5.6
9.4
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent 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 not ideal for gaming and 3D applications, which require fast, smooth graphics handling. In contrast, the MSI Titan 18 HX is equipped with a high-end GPU and a superior screen refresh rate, ensuring excellent gaming and 3D performance, although its CPU and screen quality also contribute positively to the overall experience.
Engineering and Design
5.6
9.9
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
The MSI Titan 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop has less powerful CPU, RAM, and GPU capabilities, making it less suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the MSI Titan 18 HX is equipped with high-end components and a superior screen, which are crucial for such intensive applications. However, the Titan's larger size and possibly louder operating noise may affect its portability and use in quiet environments, unlike the more compact and potentially quieter Maypug 15".
Content Creation
5.9
9.0
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent 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
8.9
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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
9.2
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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 falls short in clarity and vibrancy across the board due to its inferior resolution and dull display, which makes it less suitable for any task where image and video quality are key. The MSI Titan 18 HX shines for general use and professional engineering tasks with its high-resolution, bright display, and broad color coverage which ensures accurate color representation crucial for design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the MSI Titan's lower refresh rate could make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to screens with higher refresh rates, despite its superior resolution and panel quality.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan 18 HX has 4 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
18.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
7.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
8.5
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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
$4,949
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a price of $600 and the MSI Titan 18 HX costs $4,949.
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How the Maypug 15" Laptop and the MSI Titan 18 HX compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Maypug 15" Laptop | MSI Titan 18 HX |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $4,949 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | 15.9'' x 12.1'' x 1.26'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.6 lbs | 7.93 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.97" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 12.08" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N5095 | Intel i9-14900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 128 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 4096 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 29.6 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 401 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
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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Allen Ngo | January 2024
"With no new Nvidia GPU this year for laptops, MSI had to refresh everything surrounding the graphics card to make up for it. Users are getting a new 18-inch chassis design, new 14th gen Intel HX CPU, new AC adapter, larger keys, and a new 120 Hz HDR1000 mini-LED 4K display to accompany the high price tag. Most of these changes are a step up from last year's GT77, but users are ultimately getting the same gaming performance out of both models."
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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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