If you prioritize performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is superior with a much stronger processor, graphics card, and greater memory. However, it's more expensive, heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the ASUS R410MA, which is lighter and offers longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and more portable but not for intensive tasks. The screen of the ROG Strix Scar 15 also provides better color accuracy and smoother motion, making it suitable for gaming, where the R410MA's display is less impressive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
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
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a lower-end CPU and less RAM which might struggle with multitasking, while its TN screen with lower resolution and brightness offers mediocre visual quality, making it poorly suited for general use. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is equipped with a high-performance CPU and abundant RAM for smooth operation, along with a superior IPS display which provides a much better viewing experience, justifying its suitability for general use despite being less portable and having a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
8.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU paired with a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 excels in these areas because of its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high 300Hz screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
8.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
8.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
7.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 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
5.1/10
7.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a clear and vibrant display for everyday activities like browsing and watching videos, the Asus R410MA's display may disappoint due to its lower resolution and reduced brightness. For tasks in engineering and design where accurate colors are crucial, the R410MA lacks the wide color gamuts, causing colors to be less precise, whereas the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers better color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15's display falls short as it doesn't offer the high refresh rates that ensure smooth motion, despite having a decent resolution and panel type.
Battery
8.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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 Scar 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
$111
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 costs $2,000.
"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."
"Asus continues to refine the ROG Strix Scar lineup with new upgrades. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers almost everything you would expect from a gaming laptop at this price. The build quality is great, connectivity options are decent, and there is enough scope for internal upgrades as well. Asus reverts to membrane switches for the keyboard — though not as "clickety" as the opto-mechanical ones we saw with last year's model, they still make for a decent typing and gaming experience. The lack of biometrics in any form is a downer."
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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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