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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS R410MA is significantly less expensive and lighter, making it more portable and suitable for general use tasks such as browsing, simple office work, and media consumption, with modest performance capabilities. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is more expensive, but it offers better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming due to its stronger processor and GPU. It also has a larger and higher-quality display, though it's heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable. If you require more power for demanding tasks and gaming, the TUF Gaming F17 is a better choice, whereas if you prioritize portability and basic tasks with the benefit of cost savings, the R410MA would be the preferable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
- Good for general use
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5
7.1
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA's performance for general use is hindered by its basic Intel Celeron processor and minimal RAM, which may struggle with multitasking and demanding applications, coupled with a lower quality TN screen with relatively low resolution and brightness. In contrast, the higher-end ASUS TUF Gaming F17, equipped with a more powerful Intel i5 processor and double the RAM, offers a superior IPS display for better viewing angles and color reproduction, though it is less portable and has shorter battery life due to its larger size and dedicated gaming hardware.
Gaming and AI
5.4
6.6
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair 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
6.9
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a lower-tier CPU, less RAM, and a basic integrated GPU, making it insufficient for demanding engineering and design tasks, besides having a lower quality TN screen. Whereas, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is equipped with a higher-end CPU, double the RAM, a dedicated gaming-class GPU, and an IPS screen with better resolution and color reproduction, making it well-suited for such demanding applications.
Content Creation
5.7
7.1
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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
6.7
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair 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
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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's lower screen resolution and limited brightness result in a less sharp and vibrant display which is less suitable for activities where fine detail is necessary, impacting general use, engineering, and gaming. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, with better brightness and higher resolution, offers improved clarity and detail that benefits general use and to some extent engineering, but its fair color accuracy may not meet the precise needs of professionals in fields requiring exact color representation. For gaming and 3D applications, despite its reasonable picture quality, the TUF F17 might fall short due to a refresh rate that isn't high enough for the smooth rendering of fast-moving visuals.
Battery
8.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
7.2
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 costs $1,000.
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How the ASUS R410MA and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS R410MA | ASUS TUF Gaming F17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$111 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.71'' | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.8" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.54" | 10.59" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i5-11400H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 48 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
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 | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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PCMag
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."
ASUS TUF Gaming F17
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Christian Hintze | April 2022
"One of the Asus TUF Gaming F17’s highlights is without a doubt its excellent gaming performance. The fact that Asus configured the RTX 3060 GPU for its specified maximum of 140 W is became immediately noticeable in our benchmarks. For a 17-inch notebook the F17 also offers a very long battery life, which makes it somewhat portable. On the flip side is the display. It may be saved by its good overall contrast ratio, but its overall brightness is simply too low, and its response times are too slow for a gaming device. The F17’s successor needs to improve upon this."
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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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