If you prioritize keeping costs down and prefer a larger screen, the Maypug 15" Laptop is a solid choice, especially for general use and media consumption; however, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while more expensive, offers greater portability due to its smaller size, often delivers better performance for more demanding tasks such as engineering or 3D work, and may have a more robust build quality. Consider the Lenovo if your work involves travel or performance-intensive applications, but if price and screen size are your main concerns, the Maypug could serve you well for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.8/10
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" Laptop, with a weaker CPU and less RAM, may struggle with multitasking and demanding applications, making it less suitable for flexible general use, whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, with its superior screen quality, lightweight design, and longer battery life, ensures smoother performance and greater convenience for everyday tasks. While both laptops offer adequate storage, the ThinkBook further outshines the Maypug with a better keyboard, quieter operation, and more efficient heat management, contributing to a more enjoyable and reliable user experience.
Gaming and AI
5.6/10
6.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" lacks a powerful GPU and has a lower screen refresh rate, leading to subpar gaming and 3D performance, whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a more capable GPU and higher refresh rate, providing a smoother and more responsive experience in these areas. While both laptops have decent CPUs and screen quality, the GPU and refresh rate are critical for gaming and 3D tasks, which gives the Lenovo an edge in performance despite its smaller size.
Engineering and Design
5.6/10
7.9/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Maypug 15" laptop lacks a powerful CPU, sufficient RAM, and a high-quality GPU that the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x offers, which are crucial for demanding engineering and design software. Moreover, the ThinkBook's superior screen enhances the visual precision for such tasks, while its better keyboard quality boosts comfort during long work sessions, though the Maypug does have the advantage of being more portable due to its lighter design.
Content Creation
5.9/10
8.0/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
7.9/10
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
13.5in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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, with its poorer screen attributes, may not offer the clarity and vibrant display necessary for everyday tasks, detail-oriented engineering work, or the immersive experience desired in gaming and 3D applications due to its limited resolution, brightness, and color range. Lenovo ThinkBook 13x's very good screen quality brings out sharp and accurate visuals with its high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use and precise design tasks where color accuracy is crucial. However, for gaming and 3D environments where fast-paced visuals are common, the ThinkBook 13x's screen may disappoint due to an unimpressive refresh rate, despite its good resolution and panel type.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has 8 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
13.5in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
7.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has 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
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Maypug 15" Laptop has a price of $600 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
How the Maypug 15" Laptop and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
Maypug 15" Laptop
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
GENERAL
Price
Price
$600
$1,399
Release Date
Release Date
January 1, 2023
January 30, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78''
11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5''
Weight
Weight
3.6 lbs
2.7 lbs
Width
Width
13.97"
11.6"
Depth
Depth
11.1"
8.1"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel Celeron N5095
Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
RAM
RAM
8 GB
16 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
4
5
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
0
0
Storage
Storage
256 GB
512 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Graphics
Graphics
UHD Graphics
Iris Xe
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Integrated
Integrated
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
No
No
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
No
No
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
7 Hours
8 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
29.6 Wh
74 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
15.6"
13.5"
Display Technology
Display Technology
IPS
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
1366 x 768
2880 x 1920
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
200 nits
500 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
3:2
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
100.45 PPI
256.39 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
Unknown
Unknown
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
Unknown
Unknown
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
35 %
81 %
sRGB
sRGB
50 %
100 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
35 %
78 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
5.1/10
7.6/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
7.6/10
9.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
No
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
No
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
7.5/10
8.4/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
No
Yes
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
36.5°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
39.6°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
27.1°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
N/A
White
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
6/10
7.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
4.8/10
8.8/10
Webcam
Webcam
720p
1080p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
No
Yes
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
No
Yes
Number Pad
Number Pad
Yes
No
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
2
0
USB-C ports
USB-C ports
1
3
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
No
Yes
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
1
3
Thunderbolt Version
Thunderbolt Version
N/A
4
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
0
3
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
0
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
No
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
4
5.1
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
5
6E
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About Lenovo
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