The ASUS R410MA is much less expensive and lighter, making it easier to carry around; it's a practical choice for basic tasks like word processing, web browsing, and light multitasking with its moderate storage, lighter weight, and average battery life. However, its lower resolution screen and less powerful processor may not be suitable for more demanding tasks. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, while typically much more expensive, offers a higher-resolution OLED touchscreen, more storage, more powerful processor and graphics card, better performance for 3D work, engineering tasks, and gaming. It also has a longer battery life but is heavier, which might affect its portability. Consider the Zenbook Pro 15 if your needs extend to heavy software use and creative tasks, and you're okay with a heavier device for the increased power. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
346.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA's lesser RAM, basic CPU, lower quality TN screen, and reduced battery life limit its performance for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a powerful CPU, ample RAM, a high-quality OLED screen, and longer battery life, making it well-suited for more demanding tasks and better overall experience. The R410MA caters to very portable and basic needs; in contrast, the Zenbook Pro 15, though heavier, brings enhanced capabilities in nearly every aspect, including storage, keyboard, and speaker quality, making it a true all-rounder for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is less suited for gaming and 3D due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics 600, which is not designed for such demanding tasks, and a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz alongside modest CPU capabilities. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, on the other hand, includes a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and a similarly calibrated screen refresh rate, but with a more capable AMD Ryzen CPU and overall higher screen quality, making it better for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 outperforms the ASUS R410MA for engineering and design use because it has a more powerful CPU and GPU suitable for demanding tasks, ample RAM for complex projects, and a higher-quality OLED display for precise color work. Whereas the ASUS R410MA's less capable processor, minimal RAM, basic integrated graphics, and lower-resolution TN panel make it suboptimal for such intensive use despite being more lightweight and portable.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
346.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When choosing between the ASUS R410MA and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 for general use, consider that the Zenbook Pro 15 offers a superior display with higher resolution and brightness, leading to a more vivid and comfortable viewing experience. For engineering and design, the Zenbook Pro 15 stands out with its wide color gamuts, crucial for accurate color rendering, while the R410MA falls short in providing the color precision needed for professional work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop may fulfill the high refresh rate requirement for smooth visuals, though the Zenbook's better resolution and panel type still offer a more enjoyable experience compared to the R410MA.
Battery
8.5 Hours
12.5 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
$1,109
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 costs $1,109.
"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."
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
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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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