The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is a midrange, higher-priced laptop with a large storage capacity, significant memory, and a powerful processor suited for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D rendering, and machine learning. It boasts a high-resolution OLED display, making it ideal for tasks that require excellent screen colors and contrast but has less battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS R410MA is a budget-friendly option with comparatively less storage and lower performance components, appropriate for basic usage like web browsing or office applications. The R410MA has a battery capacity that supports general use and presents a more affordable choice for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook S 13
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
The ASUS R410MA has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook S 13.
Key differences
General Use
8.6/10
5.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
365.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
9.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
5.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is equipped with an Intel Iris Xe graphics which delivers better gaming and 3D performance than the ASUS R410MA's Intel UHD Graphics 600, and it boasts a superior OLED screen with a higher resolution, enhancing visual quality for gaming and 3D applications, even though both have the same screen refresh rate. While the R410MA might be more affordable, its lower quality TN panel and weaker graphics capability make it less suitable for demanding visual tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
5.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 comes equipped with a powerful CPU, a substantial amount of RAM, a high-quality GPU, and a superior screen, all of which are essential for the demands of engineering and design software. On the other hand, the ASUS R410MA has less capable components and a lower quality display, which may hinder performance in those same tasks, despite its advantages in portability and potentially quieter operating noise.
Content Creation
8.5/10
5.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very 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
8.3/10
5.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very 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
8.1/10
5.1/10
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
365.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 offers a richer, sharper display with better color accuracy, making it suitable for engineering and design tasks that require attention to detail and color reproduction. It's not ideal for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is critical to ensuring smooth motion. Conversely, the ASUS R410MA, with its lower resolution and brightness, provides a less vibrant and less detailed display, which might not satisfy users across general, engineering, or gaming use cases due to reduced clarity and color fidelity.
Battery
11.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 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
Best in Class
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has best in class portability, while the ASUS R410MA has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6/10
5.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 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
$1,400
$111
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a price of $1,400 and the ASUS R410MA costs $111.
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 is the slimmest OLED ultrabook worldwide struggles with annoying fans. The new Zenbook S 13 leaves us with mixed feelings, particularly since last year's model was so good. Asus has completely reworked the device, making the laptop noticeably slimmer. The result also looks good and the case makes a great impression, particularly also in terms of the stability. The new plasma ceramic surface feels great, and there are no problems with fingerprints. In addition, it now includes some of the known connections such as an HDMI port and a regular USB-A connection, which is a good achievement in such a slim device."
"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 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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