When considering the Maypug 15" Laptop and the Razer Book 13, if you prioritize saving money and need a computer for basic tasks, the Maypug could be suitable, as it is less expensive but comes with modest performance, a lower resolution screen, and limited storage capacity. On the other hand, for superior performance, especially in more demanding applications, better display quality, and a more compact and lightweight design, the Razer Book 13 is a significant step up, but this comes at a higher cost. The Razer also offers a high-quality build and features like a backlit keyboard, which the Maypug lacks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Razer Book 13.
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8/10
7.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Book 13 is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop offers weaker performance with a basic CPU and less RAM, along with a lower resolution screen, which is less ideal for tasks beyond basic computing, while it does offer good battery life. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13 provides a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a higher resolution screen contributing to sharper image quality and smooth multitasking for a variety of uses, all packed in a highly portable design with longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.6/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 is only fair 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
7.1/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Book 13 is good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics, making it less suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the Razer Book 13 features a superior Intel i7 processor and Iris Xe graphics, as well as a higher-resolution and brighter screen, providing smoother performance and sharper visuals necessary for such work. Additionally, the Razer Book 13 has a more color-accurate display and better contrast, which are crucial for design precision, but it's somewhat less portable and potentially noisier under load due to its higher performance capabilities.
Content Creation
5.9/10
7.6/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 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
5.9/10
7.5/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 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
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Razer Book 13 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 likely suffers from low resolution, dull colors, or insufficient brightness, making it less ideal for any tasks where clarity and image quality are key, such as browsing or document editing, as well as for tasks requiring precise colors like CAD or photo editing. The Razer Book 13's screen offers sharper, brighter images and better color reproduction, which benefits everyday tasks and professional design work, but its likely lower refresh rate means it can't display fast-moving images as smoothly, impacting the gaming and 3D modeling experience. Gamers and 3D artists typically prefer screens with fast refresh rates to reduce motion blur and provide smoother visuals, which the Razer Book 13 doesn't provide.
Battery
7.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The Razer Book 13 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
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a price of $600 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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