If your main concern is sticking to a budget, the ASUS R410MA might be more appealing as it is less expensive. However, if you need a laptop that provides more robust performance for tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, the ASUS Zenbook 14 may be worth the extra cost. The Zenbook typically has better build quality, a more powerful processor, and a higher resolution display, making it better suited for intensive tasks and delivering a higher quality user experience. It's also usually more portable with better battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go use. If you're looking for a laptop primarily for general use like web browsing, office work, and streaming media, and portability isn't a major concern, then the R410MA should suffice, allowing you to save money. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
The ASUS R410MA has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 14.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is rated lower for general use due to its basic CPU and graphics, minimal RAM, lower resolution TN screen, and poorer input device quality, despite its lighter weight and longer battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a more powerful CPU and graphics, double the RAM, a higher resolution OLED screen with superior color, and generally higher quality input devices, at the cost of being slightly heavier and having a slightly shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
5.3/10
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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 screen may not be ideal for any use due to low resolution and dim display, affecting visibility and clarity, which are crucial for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work like engineering and design. The ASUS Zenbook 14, with a higher resolution and brighter screen, provides a more vibrant and crisp display for general use and professional work that involves color accuracy, such as graphic design, thanks to its better color range coverage. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both may fall short as their screens probably don't offer high refresh rates necessary for smooth motion rendering.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
$300
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$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 costs $300.
"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."
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
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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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