If you prioritize savings, the Maypug 15" can be attractive, especially for everyday tasks like browsing and office applications. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15 is known for high performance, making it suitable for 3D work, machine learning, and gaming. Expect the Razer to be less budget-friendly, but if demanding applications and games are essential to your daily routine, its extra cost is justified by its powerful internals. Battery life usually takes a hit with high-performance laptops, so the Maypug may prevail for longer untethered use. If frequent travel is a consideration, lighter and thinner laptops like the Maypug could be more convenient to carry than the heavier Razer Blade. Choose based on what you'll use your laptop for most: if it's intensive tasks, consider the Razer despite the higher price; if it's general use and portability, the Maypug could serve you well and save money. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
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
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8/10
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop, with its lower-quality, weaker CPU and lower resolution screen, doesn't handle tasks as effectively as the Razer Blade 15, which boasts a powerful processor, high-resolution display, and superior build quality. Additionally, the Razer Blade 15 offers a significant bump in performance with more RAM, a top-tier graphics card, and better battery life, indicating its suitability for a broader range of general use applications and multitasking capabilities.
Gaming and AI
5.6/10
8.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.6/10
8.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" with its Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD graphics is not as capable as the Razer Blade 15, which boasts a much more powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, crucial for demanding engineering and design tasks. Additionally, the Maypug's lower-resolution screen is outperformed by the Razer's higher-resolution display with superior color accuracy, which is essential for precision work in design.
Content Creation
5.9/10
8.0/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 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
5.9/10
7.7/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 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
5.7/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 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 provide the sharpness and clarity needed for general activities like browsing and watching videos, lacking the color accuracy crucial for tasks in engineering and design, and may disappoint with its refresh rate which is key for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications. Conversely, the Razer Blade 15 excels in delivering vivid and accurate colors along with sharp resolution for both everyday and professional engineering use, enhancing the visual experience considerably, but falls short in gaming due to its lower refresh rate which is less optimal for fast-paced action. Carefully consider if your primary use leans towards productivity or entertainment, as the Razer Blade 15 will shine in the former, while the Maypug may not meet expectations in either area.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 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.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 15 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
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a price of $600 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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