If you need a laptop for general use with an emphasis on portability and longer battery life, and are on a strict budget, the ASUS R410MA could serve you well. However, it may struggle with performance-intensive tasks due to its basic processor and minimal RAM. On the other hand, if you're looking for high performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, and are willing to invest more, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is a much better fit. It has a more powerful processor, greater RAM, and dedicated graphics, but it is heavier and may not be as easy to carry around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
291.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has less optimal CPU, lower RAM, and poorer screen quality compared to the ASUS ROG Strix G16, making it less suitable for general use, while the G16's higher performance hardware, better screen, and larger battery justify its good suitability. Additionally, the R410MA's limited storage, basic keyboard, and speaker quality, along with its weaker portability due to a smaller battery capacity, contrast with the G16's ample storage, higher-quality keyboard, more powerful speakers, and greater battery life despite being less portable due to its weight.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Strix G16 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA, with its basic Intel UHD Graphics and standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, is not equipped for gaming and 3D applications, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16's Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and high 165Hz screen refresh rate make it well-suited for these tasks, offering smooth visuals and enhanced graphics performance.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
8.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
5.6/10
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
5.1/10
7.5/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
291.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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 lower resolution and brightness, along with a basic panel type, may lead to a lackluster viewing experience for everyday tasks, further limiting its appeal for detailed engineering and design work due to poor color accuracy and a limited color gamut. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a higher-quality display with better resolution and brightness, enhancing the user experience for general use and providing wider color gamuts, which is essential for professionals in engineering and design who need precise color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ROG Strix G16's lower refresh rate compared to dedicated gaming laptops means less fluid motion, which can affect fast-paced visuals despite its adequate resolution and panel type.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
$111
$1,374
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the ASUS ROG Strix G16 costs $1,374.
"The Asus Laptop L410 is a super-affordable PC, even among budget notebooks, compromising on the display and processing power to deliver a serviceable Windows machine with good battery life and useful ports. The build is reasonably solid, there’s a good mix of ports, battery life is long enough, and it can perform basic everyday tasks. On the flip side, the screen is poor, anything other than basic tasks is a tough ask, and it has little memory and even less storage."
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
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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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