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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS R410MA is a budget-friendly laptop with lower performance suited for basic tasks, such as browsing and office applications, with lower storage and RAM, a less powerful processor and graphics unit, and a lower resolution non-touchscreen. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is more expensive but provides high performance suitable for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, with a high-resolution touchscreen, more storage and RAM, and a robust processor and graphics card. The ROG Flow also offers better build quality and a more portable form factor. If price is a concern and your needs are modest, the R410MA may suffice, but for demanding applications and better overall quality, the ROG Flow Z13 stands out despite its higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
- The ASUS R410MA has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow Z13.
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5
8.0
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
511.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is equipped with a lower-end CPU and less RAM, which impacts its performance in demanding applications, and its TN display with a lower resolution leads to inferior screen quality. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers a high-end CPU, more RAM, a superior IPS display with higher resolution for sharp and vibrant images, and greater portability due to its lighter weight and smaller form factor, despite having a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4
7.5
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 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
5.3
8.4
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has limited performance for engineering and design due to its basic CPU, low RAM, and basic integrated GPU, along with its lower-quality TN screen with limited resolution and color coverage. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 excels in these tasks with a high-end CPU, ample RAM, a dedicated GPU for complex graphics, and a high-resolution IPS display with wide color coverage, although the R410MA may have an edge in portability and battery life.
Content Creation
5.7
8.2
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 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
5.6
8.0
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 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
5.1
8.4
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
511.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS R410MA's screen may have lower resolution and brightness, which can make text less crisp and colors less vibrant, impacting the viewing experience for general users. For engineering and design tasks that require color accuracy, the poor coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB on this laptop is a drawback, leading to less precise color representation. Meanwhile, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers a high-quality display with better resolution and brightness for daily use, and its strong color gamut support benefits professional design work; however, its lower refresh rate might not be ideal for smooth 3D rendering or gaming.
Battery
8.5 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 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
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS R410MA has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
8.5
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very 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
$111
$1,575
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 costs $1,575.
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How the ASUS R410MA and the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS R410MA | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$111 | $1,575 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.71'' | 11.9'' x 8.1'' x 0.54'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 2.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.8" | 11.89" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.54" | 8.11" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i9-13900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 56 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 511 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 4K | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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PCMag
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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Andreas Osthoff | March 2022
"The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is a gaming tablet with powerful Alder Lake i9 CPU. The ROG Flow Z13 impresses with its good cooling. After our review, the impression is predominantly positive. Besides a very fast Alder Lake CPU and stable gaming performance, especially the cooling system is surprisingly effective and quiet. You can use the integrated speakers without any issues while gaming. The 1200p display in the 16:10 format also impresses with good color reproduction and high brightness. Since the battery runtimes aren't particularly long as it is, we wouldn't recommend the optional 4K panel."
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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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