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Updated January 10, 2024·
For general use such as browsing the web and basic productivity tasks, the ASUS R410MA would suffice and is lighter for portability. However, its performance, display quality, and build are basic. On the other hand, the Dell Alienware m17 R5 offers significantly higher performance suitable for 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, and engineering software. It has better screen resolution, color reproduction, and bigger storage. The Alienware is heavier with a shorter battery life, making it less portable but a powerhouse for intensive tasks. If budget allows and performance is critical, the Dell is the better choice; but for casual use and travel, the ASUS would be adequate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Dell Alienware m17 R5
- 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
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5
7.8
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has lower performance due to its basic Intel Celeron processor and just 4GB of RAM, along with a lower-resolution TN screen, which affects its suitability for general use; additionally, it offers more portability and longer battery life compared to the Dell Alienware m17 R5.
Gaming and AI
5.4
7.7
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
480Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60hz which are not suited for high-demand gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Dell Alienware m17 R5 boasts a powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and an impressive screen refresh rate of 480hz, providing rich graphics and smoother gameplay, enhancing the overall experience for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.3
8.1
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA, with its basic Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and low-end integrated graphics, lacks the power and screen quality required for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the Dell Alienware m17 R5, equipped with a strong AMD Ryzen CPU, ample RAM, and a dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card, offers the high performance and superior screen needed for such applications, despite being less portable and having a noisier operation.
Content Creation
5.7
7.8
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 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
7.4
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 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
8.1
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
480Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 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 lower resolution and dimmer display might not deliver the crisp, bright visuals you'd want for everyday tasks, while its limited color range can be a disadvantage for color-sensitive engineering and design work. On the other hand, the Dell Alienware m17 R5 offers a good display with vibrant colors and higher brightness that's suited for general use and can accurately represent colors for professional design work, but for gaming and 3D applications, its lack of a high refresh rate may make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to other gaming-focused laptops.
Battery
8.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Alienware m17 R5 has 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
7.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Dell Alienware m17 R5 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
7.8
The Dell Alienware m17 R5 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
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Dell Alienware m17 R5 costs $1,100.
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How the ASUS R410MA and the Dell Alienware m17 R5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS R410MA | Dell Alienware m17 R5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$111 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.71'' | 15.6'' x 11.8'' x 1.05'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 7.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.8" | 15.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.54" | 11.76" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | AMD Ryzen 7 6800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 97 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 480Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 301 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS R410MA
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PCMag
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."
Dell Alienware m17 R5
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Christian Hintze | January 2023
"Overall, the all-AMD system in the Alienware m17 R5 is impressive, especially the graphics performance. However, various driver issues and unnecessary inconsistencies prevent us from truly enjoying such a potent gaming machine. In addition to strong 3D performance, we particularly like the build quality, the fairly bright UHD display with high color space coverage, and the fact that the gamer is often quiet when not under load and also rather quieter than some competitors under load."
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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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