The ASUS R410MA is a budget-friendly option with basic performance suitable for general use, like web browsing and office work, and offers longer battery life. However, it has less storage, lower ram, and a lower-quality display. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 14X, while more expensive, provides significantly higher performance with better storage and ram, an OLED display for vivid colors and higher resolution, and is equipped for more intensive tasks including engineering and 3D work. It is also lightweight and compact for portability, but with shorter battery life compared to the R410MA. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
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
7.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has lower-end specs with a basic Intel Celeron processor, less RAM, and a lower resolution TN screen which lead to its poor evaluation for general use, compounded by a short battery life and lackluster keyboard and speaker quality. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook 14X, equipped with a powerful Intel i7 processor, more RAM, and a high-resolution OLED screen, not only delivers better performance but also comes with a longer-lasting battery and higher quality keyboard and speakers, making it well-suited for a more demanding general use scenario.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
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 14X is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, not suitable for the demands of gaming and 3D applications, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X has a more capable Nvidia MX550 GPU and a higher 90Hz refresh rate, making it more adequate for such tasks though not ideal for high-end gaming.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
7.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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 14X 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 lacks in resolution and brightness, making it less ideal for general use and straining for tasks that require fine detail like engineering and design. The ASUS Zenbook 14X offers a higher resolution and brighter display with wider color coverage, enhancing the experience for general use and professional design work. However, both struggle in gaming and 3D scenarios due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid visuals and a subpar gaming experience.
Battery
8.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 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.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
$777
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X costs $777.
"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."
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
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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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