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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is pricier but offers superior performance with better hardware, suited for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software. It has a larger storage and more RAM, enhanced by a powerful processor and dedicated graphics card. The screen is larger and has a higher refresh rate, providing a smooth visual experience, and the laptop's build is more gaming-oriented. Conversely, the ASUS R410MA is more affordable and portable with a lighter build, ideal for basic tasks like web browsing or office applications. However, it has less storage, less RAM, and an entry-level processor with integrated graphics, which limits its performance for demanding activities. The display may also be less vibrant and has a lower resolution. If portability and cost are your primary concerns, the ASUS might be suitable, but for power and advanced features, the Acer Nitro is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 5 15
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.6
5.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has superior performance for general use due to its more powerful CPU, greater RAM, and higher-quality screen, with an IPS panel and full HD resolution, which makes for a more responsive and visually appealing experience. In contrast, the ASUS R410MA features a less capable Celeron CPU, less RAM, and a lower resolution TN screen, making it less suitable for multitasking and delivering a less vibrant display, though it is lighter and offers longer battery life, benefiting portability.
Gaming and AI
7.5
5.4
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA 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
7.9
5.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The Acer Nitro 5 15, designed with a powerful Intel processor, ample RAM, and an advanced Nvidia GPU, offers robust performance and high-quality screen suitable for demanding engineering and design work. In contrast, the ASUS R410MA's modest Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and basic integrated graphics hinder its ability to handle such intensive tasks and its lower-resolution screen is less ideal for precise design details.
Content Creation
7.5
5.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is good for content creation, while the ASUS R410MA 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
7.4
5.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The Acer Nitro 5 15 is good for software development, while the ASUS R410MA 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
6.9
5.1
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has a screen that provides better resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general tasks and some engineering uses, but its lower refresh rate is a downside for gaming, especially fast-paced games that benefit from smoother visuals. The ASUS R410MA's screen lacks in resolution and brightness, leading to a less vibrant and sharp experience for any user looking at documents or media, and insufficient for color-critical work required in engineering and design due to limited color range. Furthermore, both their screens are not ideal for 3D applications which require high refresh rates for fluid motion; the Acer might perform slightly better, but serious gamers or 3D designers should look for devices with higher-refresh-rate displays.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 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
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Acer Nitro 5 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
5.1
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has good build quality, while the ASUS R410MA has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$780
$111
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Nitro 5 15 has a price of $780 and the ASUS R410MA costs $111.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 5 15 | ASUS R410MA |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$780 | $111 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 2.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.19" | 12.8" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.67" | 8.54" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-12500H | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Acer Nitro 5 15
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Sascha Mölck | June 2022
"The Acer Nitro 5 is a fast QHD gaming notebook. The Nitro 5 is a well-balanced gaming laptop for just under US$ 2400. A Core i7-12700H CPU and a GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU enable QHD gaming at high to maximum settings, accompanied by fast PCIe-4-SSD (1 TB) and 16 GB of RAM. Acer delivers a solid QHD gaming notebook with the Nitro 5 AN515-58. However, the laptop is not completely free of shortcomings. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The laptop heats up noticeably under load, but not excessively. Noise development is on the usual class level. Once again, however, Acer needs to improve the fan control."
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Matthew Buzzi | August 2021
"The Asus Laptop L410 is a super-affordable PC, even among budget notebooks, compromising on the display and processing power to deliver a serviceable Windows machine with good battery life and useful ports. The build is reasonably solid, there’s a good mix of ports, battery life is long enough, and it can perform basic everyday tasks. On the flip side, the screen is poor, anything other than basic tasks is a tough ask, and it has little memory and even less storage."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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