Updated January 12, 2024·Prices updated 24 hours ago
Choosing between the Maypug 15" Laptop and the MSI Titan GT77 comes down to balancing cost against your needs. If you're looking for a cost-effective solution for everyday tasks like web browsing, office work, and media consumption, the Maypug is a sensible choice. The MSI Titan GT77, although more expensive, offers a significant boost in performance for activities like gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning. It also comes with better graphics capabilities. However, the Titan typically has shorter battery life and is heavier, making it less ideal for travel or extended use away from power sources. Consider the primary use of your laptop when making your decision. If high-end performance is not a necessity, investing in the Maypug could save money without sacrificing the quality of your experience for general use. Give Feedback
At the time of writing the HP 15" Laptop cost $600 and the MSI Titan GT77 cost $4,834.
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Best in class for gaming and AI
Excellent for software development
Excellent for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8/10
8.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop has less advanced hardware components like a less powerful CPU and graphics, lower RAM, and a low-resolution screen which are not ideal for smooth operation in general use, in contrast, the MSI Titan GT77 boasts a top-tier CPU, high-end graphics, substantial RAM, and a high-resolution screen that ensures excellent general performance. However, the Maypug is more portable and offers longer battery life, whereas the MSI Titan GT77, with its larger and heavier build, sacrifices portability for significantly enhanced capabilities and features.
Gaming and AI
5.6/10
10.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop, with its Intel Celeron processor and integrated Intel UHD Graphics, plus a standard 60 Hz screen refresh rate, struggles with gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI Titan GT77's high-end Intel i9 processor, powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, and 144 Hz screen refresh rate make it excellent for those demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.6/10
10.0/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The MSI Titan GT77 is designed for engineering and design use with its powerful CPU, extensive RAM, and high-performance GPU, which can handle demanding tasks and complex software typically used in these fields, along with a high-resolution screen that ensures detailed and rich visuals. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop lacks the necessary processing power, memory, graphics capability, and has a lower screen quality, which limits its ability to effectively run engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
5.9/10
9.1/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 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
5.9/10
9.1/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
5.7/10
9.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Titan GT77 offers a vibrant, high-resolution screen with excellent brightness, making it ideal for typical day-to-day tasks that benefit from crisp text and vivid images. For engineering and design work, its wide color gamuts ensure accurate color representation, which is crucial for professionals who need precision for their projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, although the resolution and panel quality are good, the lower refresh rate may not provide as smooth an experience as other gaming-optimized laptops would.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 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.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 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
$6,975
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a price of $600 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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