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Updated January 12, 2024·
If the higher cost of the ASUS R410MA is within your budget, it's generally better for more demanding tasks like video editing or gaming due to its superior performance capabilities. However, if you prioritize portability and battery life for regular activities such as web browsing and document editing, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 might serve you well at a lower price. The trade-off is that while you save money with the Vivobook Go, it may not handle intensive tasks as effectively as the R410MA. Consider your primary uses and whether the performance boost justifies the cost for the R410MA in your situation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
- The ASUS R410MA has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook Go 12.
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
5.1
5.1
14.0in
SIZE
11.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS R410MA and the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 have similar screen quality.
Laptops with poor screen quality, like the ASUS R410MA and ASUS Vivobook Go 12, often feature lower resolution displays lacking sharp detail, which is vital for everyday tasks, and insufficient brightness that can lead to a less vibrant viewing experience. For engineering and design, monitors should cover a broad range of colors, but these models may not adequately reproduce the diverse colors found in professional work, leading to less accurate digital representations. Gamers and 3D designers will find the refresh rate lacking on these laptops, which can result in motion blur and a less smooth visual experience, while the resolution and panel type limitations could restrict the clarity and viewing angles needed in high-paced or detailed visual environments.
Battery
8.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
11.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the ASUS R410MA has very good portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
5.5
5.6
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and ASUS R410MA are both poor for general use.
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
5.4
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and ASUS R410MA are both poor for gaming and AI.
The ASUS R410MA and ASUS Vivobook Go 12 both lack dedicated graphics cards and have lower screen refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D rendering experiences. While they may have adequate CPUs and screen quality for general tasks, their GPU limitations significantly hinder their performance in graphically intensive applications.
Engineering and Design
5.3
5.3
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and ASUS R410MA are both poor for engineering and design.
The ASUS R410MA and ASUS Vivobook Go 12 both have low-performing Intel Celeron processors, limited RAM, and basic integrated graphics, which are inadequate for demanding engineering and design software requiring high CPU and GPU capabilities. Additionally, their TN displays with low resolution do not offer the color accuracy and clarity needed for detailed engineering and design work, further limiting their suitability for such tasks.
Content Creation
5.7
5.7
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and ASUS R410MA are both poor for content creation.
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
5.7
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and ASUS R410MA are both poor for software development.
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.
Build Quality
5.1
5.1
The ASUS R410MA and ASUS Vivobook Go 12 both have poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$260
$267
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $260 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 costs $267.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS R410MA | ASUS Vivobook Go 12 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$260 | $267 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.71'' | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 2.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.8" | 10.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.54" | 7.52" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 11.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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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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