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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a lower cost and mainly perform basic tasks like web browsing or office applications, the ASUS R410MA with its budget-friendly price may be suitable for you, despite its limited storage and lower performance capabilities. Conversely, if your work involves 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, and you don't mind a heavier device and higher costs, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers significantly better performance, more storage, a superior display, and features such as hardware ray tracing and DLSS specifically suited for these intensive tasks. Keep in mind that the TUF Dash 15 also has a longer battery life and overall higher build quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
- Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
- Good for general use
- 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
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5
7.6
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
272.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a less powerful CPU and only 4GB of RAM, contributing to poorer performance, and its screen uses TN panel technology with lower resolution, affecting display quality compared to the ASUS TUF Dash 15, which features a more capable CPU, 16GB of RAM for smoother operation, and an IPS panel with higher resolution for better screen quality.
Gaming and AI
5.4
7.4
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has an Intel UHD Graphics 600 which is a basic GPU with a 60Hz screen refresh rate that is inadequate for high-performance gaming and 3D applications, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is equipped with a much more capable Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a faster 144Hz screen, making it suitable for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.3
7.8
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA falls short for engineering and design due to its weaker CPU, the Intel Celeron N4020, lower amount of RAM at 4GB, and basic Intel UHD Graphics 600; its lower-resolution TN screen also contributes to subpar performance in these tasks.
Content Creation
5.7
7.6
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 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
7.4
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 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
7.0
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
272.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 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 a lower resolution and dimmer display which affects its overall screen quality for all tasks, it may lack the color accuracy and range required for detailed engineering and design work, and for gaming and 3D, it probably has a slower refresh rate that can lead to less smooth visuals. The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers a better viewing experience for general use with its higher resolution and brighter screen, while its accurate color reproduction benefits engineering and design tasks; however, for gaming and 3D, the refresh rate might be on the lower side, making fast-paced visuals less fluid. Different users will prioritize these aspects differently, with casual users likely satisfied with the TUF Dash 15 and gamers seeking out laptops with faster screen refresh rates.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
7.4
The ASUS TUF Dash 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
$1,150
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the ASUS TUF Dash 15 costs $1,150.
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Key similarities
Battery
8.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 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 TUF Dash 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS R410MA | ASUS TUF Dash 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$111 | $1,150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.71'' | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.81'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 4.41 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.8" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.54" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 76 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 272 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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 Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS R410MA
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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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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"The Asus TUF Dash F15 FX517ZR is a laptop with mobile RTX 3070 and acceptable battery life. The Asus TUF Dash F15 was made for high-performance applications like video editing, rendering, and gaming. The laptop can manage the latter in QHD resolution and at high to maximum settings. However, the focus isn't on maximum performance, but instead, it's about a compromise between performance and portability."
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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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