When choosing between the ASUS R410MA and the ASUS Vivobook 16X, consider that the R410MA is much more affordable but offers lower performance with basic computing needs, suitable if budget is your main consideration. The Vivobook 16X, while more expensive, provides a significant boost in performance, bigger and better-quality display, more storage and memory, making it ideal for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, engineering work, and even gaming. However, the Vivobook 16X is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which could impact portability if you're frequently on the move. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Good for general use
Very 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
Best in class speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a lower-end CPU, less RAM, and a lower resolution TN panel, which contributes to its poor performance for general use. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 16X features a high-end CPU, more RAM, and a higher quality IPS display, alongside a bigger battery, which makes it more suitable for general use despite being less portable due to greater weight.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is less suited for gaming and 3D because it has a basic Intel Celeron processor and integrated Intel UHD Graphics which cannot handle intense graphic tasks, further limited by its lower-quality TN screen with a standard refresh rate of 60Hz.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
8.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA offers lower performance with its Intel Celeron processor and basic integrated graphics, which may struggle with engineering and design tasks, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X boasts a powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics card, providing the enhanced processing and graphics capabilities needed for such intensive work. Moreover, the Vivobook 16X has a higher-quality IPS display with better resolution and screen size, supporting more precise visual work, although it's less portable and likely heavier than the more modestly equipped R410MA.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 16X offers a sharper, brighter display which enhances text readability and image clarity, while the R410MA's display may appear dim and less sharp, reducing the overall experience. The Vivobook 16X also covers a wider range of colors, important for accurate rendering in engineering and design tasks, unlike the R410MA which may not reproduce colors as faithfully. However, for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smooth motion, neither laptop excels due to lower refresh rates, though the Vivobook 16X's better resolution and panel type still provide a more detailed image than the R410MA.
Battery
8.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X costs $1,200.
"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."
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
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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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