When choosing between the ASUS R410MA and the Dell Alienware m16 R2, consider that the ASUS is more budget-friendly and adequate for everyday tasks like browsing and word processing, while the Alienware offers premium performance for demanding applications such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, but at a higher price point and with less portability due to its size and weight. The Alienware will also typically have a shorter battery life compared to the more energy-efficient ASUS, which might be a better choice for those who need a laptop for on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Advantages of the Dell Alienware m16 R2
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
302.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA may have a less powerful CPU and less RAM, which can hinder performance for multitasking and demanding applications, along with a lower quality screen, impacting the viewing experience, making it less suitable for general use compared to the Dell Alienware m16 R2, which offers a robust CPU, ample RAM, a high-quality display, and better battery life, ensuring smoother performance and a better visual experience for a variety of tasks, although it may be less portable and pricier.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA lacks a powerful GPU and a high screen refresh rate, which are crucial for gaming and 3D applications, making it poorly suited for such tasks. On the other hand, the Dell Alienware m16 R2 comes with a robust GPU and a faster screen refresh rate, providing smooth visuals and responsiveness necessary for a high-quality gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
8.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has less powerful processing capacity, memory, and graphics ability, which are crucial for demanding tasks like engineering and design software, whereas the Dell Alienware m16 R2 packs robust CPU, ample RAM, and high-end GPU that handle such intensive operations with greater ease and smoother visuals on its superior screen. Additionally, while the ASUS R410MA is lighter, making it more portable, the overall experience on the Dell, including better keyboard and speaker quality, might outweigh the convenience of portability for professional work that demands high performance.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 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
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 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
8.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
302.0 nits
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 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 lacks the clarity and brightness that impact your everyday experience, making it less enjoyable for watching videos or browsing the web. For engineering and design tasks, its limited color range fails to provide the accuracy required for precise work. Despite having sufficient resolution and an adequate panel type, the laptop's low refresh rate hampers the smoothness necessary for immersive gaming and fluid 3D rendering.
Battery
8.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Alienware m16 R2 has 6 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Dell Alienware m16 R2 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 has very 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
$1,650
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Dell Alienware m16 R2 costs $1,650.
"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."
"Alienware’s m16 R2 is a solid gaming laptop that leaves much to be desired, particularly in its quest to fulfill your needs as a product for productivity. Battery life under eight hours and a dim display are both vital issues for something that will accompany you through school projects or a workday. However, the Alienware m16 R2 is an exceedingly powerful gaming laptop, consistently being one of the best in our performance tests when compared against similar products. Even then, its display is lacking color, its fans get pretty darn loud, and its speakers aren’t punchy enough to rise above that noise."
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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.
About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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