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Updated January 16, 2024·

If you're looking for a less expensive option for basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, the Maypug 15" Laptop would be suitable due to its lower price. However, the MSI Vector GP76, although more expensive, offers significantly higher performance suitable for intensive tasks such as 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming. It also has a better display quality and graphics capabilities. The tradeoff is that the Maypug is lighter and potentially has longer battery life, making it easier for travel, while the MSI model is heavier and may have a shorter battery life due to more powerful components. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
  • Good portability
  • Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Good overall display quality
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Good speakers
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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General Use

5.8
15" Laptop
Vector GP76
8.0
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.

Gaming and AI

5.6
15" Laptop
Vector GP76
8.4
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.

Engineering and Design

5.6
15" Laptop
Vector GP76
8.7
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.

Content Creation

5.9
15" Laptop
Vector GP76
8.0
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for content creation, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.

Software Development

5.9
15" Laptop
Vector GP76
7.6
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is good for software development, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.

Screen Quality

5.7
15" Laptop
Vector GP76
7.9
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The MSI Vector GP76 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

7.0 Hours
15" Laptop
Vector GP76
4.0 Hours
The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
15" Laptop
Vector GP76
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

5.1
15" Laptop
Vector GP76
8.0
The MSI Vector GP76 has very good build quality, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has poor build quality.

Cost

$600
15" Laptop
Vector GP76
$1,760
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The Maypug 15" Laptop has a price of $600 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
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How the Maypug 15" Laptop and the MSI Vector GP76 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Maypug 15" LaptopMSI Vector GP76
Maypug 15" LaptopMSI Vector GP76

GENERAL

Price
$600
$1,760
Release Date
January 1, 2023May 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78''15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02''
Weight
3.6 lbs6.39 lbs
Width
13.97"15.63"
Depth
11.1"11.18"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel Celeron N5095Intel i7-12700H
RAM
8 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
44
RAM Slots
02
Storage
256 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
7 Hours4 Hours
Battery Capacity
29.6 Wh65 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"17.3"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1366 x 7681920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz360Hz
Display Brightness
200 nits264 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
5.1/108/10
Portability Score
7.6/105.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
4.8/107.5/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
NoYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
23
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
NoNo
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The MSI Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."

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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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