The ASUS R410MA is significantly less expensive, lighter, and has longer battery life, making it suitable for basic tasks and portability. Conversely, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is more expensive, has better performance with a dedicated graphics card, more storage and memory, and is geared for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
257.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has limited performance due to its basic CPU and low RAM, making multitasking and demanding applications a challenge, and its lower-quality TN screen doesn't offer the same viewing experience as higher-end displays. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 comes with a high-performance CPU and ample RAM, making it well-suited for a variety of tasks, along with a superior IPS screen for more vivid colors and wider viewing angles, although it is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to more general-use laptops.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
8.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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
6.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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
8.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA falls short for engineering and design use due to its weaker CPU (Intel Celeron N4020), basic integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 600), limited RAM, and lower-quality TN screen with a lower resolution. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 excels with its powerful CPU (Intel i7-12700H), advanced dedicated GPU (Nvidia RTX 4070), ample RAM, and higher-quality IPS display with a higher resolution and refresh rate, which are crucial for demanding tasks and detailed visuals.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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
5.6/10
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 Gaming F15 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
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
257.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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 screen that may not offer the crispness and brightness desired for everyday tasks, and its limited color range can be a drawback for engineering and design software that demands high color accuracy. The ASUS TUF Gaming F15, while having a better quality display suitable for daily use, may fall short in providing the expansive color gamut needed for precise design work, and though it's built with gaming in mind, its refresh rate could disappoint those looking for ultra-smooth visuals in fast-paced 3D games. Overall, while the TUF F15 offers improvements over the R410MA, professionals and gamers alike may find neither laptop fully meets their needs for color fidelity and fluid motion.
Battery
8.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 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
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.2/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 costs $1,399.
"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."
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
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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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