If performance is a major concern and you frequently engage in 3D content creation, machine learning, or gaming, the ASUS ROG Strix G17, with its powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, is a better choice despite being heavier and less portable than the ASUS R410MA. On the other hand, if you’re seeking a more budget-friendly option mainly for general usage like web browsing or office applications, and value portability highly, the ASUS R410MA with its Intel Celeron processor and basic integrated graphics will suffice. You'll find the R410MA easier to carry around due to its smaller size and lighter weight but will compromise on the battery life and screen size compared to the Strix G17. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
320.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is equipped with a basic Intel Celeron processor and 4GB of RAM, making it less suitable for demanding tasks, and it has a lower-quality TN screen which provides inferior viewing angles and color accuracy compared to the ASUS ROG Strix G17 that features a high-performance AMD Ryzen processor and 16GB of RAM, alongside a higher resolution IPS display, resulting in better general use performance.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
8.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very 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
5.3/10
8.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA falls short for engineering and design due to its lower-end Intel Celeron N4020 processor, basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU, and less vibrant TN display with lower resolution and color coverage; on the other hand, the ASUS ROG Strix G17 excels in these areas with its high-performance AMD Ryzen 9 processor, advanced Nvidia RTX GPU, and superior IPS display with higher resolution and broader color gamut, but it's heavier and less portable. Aspects such as keyboard and speaker quality, along with operating noise, are also superior on the Strix G17, further enhancing the user experience for demanding tasks, though the tradeoff remains its lesser ease of transport.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 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
5.6/10
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 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
8.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
320.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 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 has a lower resolution and dim display which makes it less suitable for tasks where clarity and detail are pivotal, such as general computing and professional engineering or design work. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers a high-resolution, bright display with wide color gamuts, providing a vibrant and sharp image favored for both general use and in fields like engineering and design that require color accuracy. However, despite its high-quality display, the ROG Strix G17 has a lower refresh rate which detracts from its performance in gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key.
Battery
8.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 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
$1,393
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the ASUS ROG Strix G17 costs $1,393.
"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."
"The Asus ROG Strix G17 is an attractive but unbalanced gaming laptop. Its potent AMD Ryzen 9 processor excels in 1080p gaming, but playing at 1440p leaves the middling GeForce RTX 4060 GPU shouldering most of the burden. The display is exceptionally colorful, which is handy for content creators, but since this is a gaming laptop it would be better served with improved HDR capabilities. If battery life isn't a priority, the Strix G17 could serve as a designer by day and a gamer by night."
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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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