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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS R410MA is significantly more budget-friendly and lighter, which makes it highly portable and a good fit for general use such as web browsing and document editing. Its performance, however, is quite limited due to its basic processor and low RAM, and the screen quality is lower, which means it's not suitable for intensive tasks like gaming, engineering software, or 3D rendering. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, on the other hand, is pricier but offers powerful performance with its high-end processor and substantial RAM, making it ideal for demanding applications such as gaming, engineering programs, and machine learning tasks. It also has a high-quality display suitable for color-sensitive work but is heavier and less portable. Consider your primary use case and budget when making the decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
- Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
5.5
7.9
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
309.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has lower performance capabilities for general use due to its basic CPU, minimal RAM, and low-resolution TN screen which does not produce colors as well, and although it's lightweight and has a decent battery life, these features don't fully compensate for the lackluster computing experience. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 excels with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, high-resolution IPS screen with excellent color reproduction, and exceptional battery life, making it a superior choice despite being somewhat heavier and thus slightly less portable.
Gaming and AI
5.4
7.5
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
8.0
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a lower-end CPU and integrated graphics, paired with a lower resolution display, making it less capable for demanding engineering applications, whereas the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is equipped with a powerful CPU and dedicated high-end GPU, coupled with a high-resolution display, which is ideal for engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
5.7
8.0
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
7.4
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
7.9
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
309.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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 likely has lower resolution and brightness, affecting visibility and clarity which is essential for general use. For the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, the display offers higher resolution and better color accuracy that professionals in engineering and design require for detailed work. However, despite the G15's screen being suitable for general use and design work, its lower refresh rate may not provide the smooth visuals preferred for high-speed gaming and 3D rendering.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
8.5
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
$1,637
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 costs $1,637.
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Key similarities
Battery
8.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 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.
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How the ASUS R410MA and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS R410MA | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$111 | $1,637 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.71'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.8" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.54" | 9.57" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 309 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | No Webcam | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Florian Glaser | February 2021
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
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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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