The ASUS R410MA is a budget-friendly option suitable for general use with less power and storage, a lower-quality screen, and longer battery life. It's lighter and more portable. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is pricier but delivers high performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, engineering, and gaming. It has a high-quality display, more storage and RAM, and advanced features like a backlit keyboard and ray tracing capabilities but has a shorter battery life and is heavier, impacting portability. Choose the R410MA for casual use or the Zephyrus M16 for demanding applications and better build and display quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
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
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
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
627.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
8.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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
6.2/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA, with an Intel Celeron CPU and basic Intel UHD Graphics, struggles with gaming and 3D applications due to limited processing power and lacks a dedicated GPU, which contrasts sharply with the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16's powerful Intel i9 CPU and advanced Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
8.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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 processor, basic integrated graphics, and minimal RAM, which restricts performance for demanding applications; its screen is also of lower quality, lessening detail and color accuracy important in design work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.2/10
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 Zephyrus M16 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
9.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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
9.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
627.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When evaluating laptops like the ASUS R410MA and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 for screen quality, it's essential to consider different factors for varying needs. For general use, the Zephyrus M16 excels with a high-resolution display that offers crisp visuals and greater brightness, making everyday tasks and media consumption a pleasant experience. In contrast, the R410MA's display, being less bright and lower in resolution, may not provide the same level of clarity and vibrancy. For engineering and design, the Zephyrus M16 stands out with its wide color gamuts, offering precise color representation critical for professional design work, whereas the R410MA's color range may not meet the standards required for these specific tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate ensures smoother motion and better responsiveness, the Zephyrus M16's refresh rate is not specifically optimized for this purpose, suggesting that despite its superior resolution and panel quality, it may not deliver the best gaming experience compared to models with higher refresh rates.
Battery
8.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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
$2,059
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 costs $2,059.
"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 Zephyrus M16 is not yet as optimised as its predecessor. Compared to the previous gen, performance and efficiency have improved significantly. What's more, the wonderful, Mini-LED Nebula display is a contender for the main highlight and almost manages to put the CPU and GPU in the shade. We already found its predecessor to be a well-rounded and well-optimised gaming machine. Generally, but not unequivocally, that also applies to the new Asus M16. Similar to most of the current, new laptops, we are dealing with a double generational leap in terms of the CPU and GPU. However, this change doesn't always run smoothly."
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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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