The ASUS R410MA is a budget-friendly option that offers basic functionalities suitable for general usage. It has a lower quality display and graphics, less storage and memory, and a slower processor, but it benefits from light weight and offers decent battery life. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 costs more but delivers stronger performance, with a more powerful processor, higher quality display, and more storage and memory, making it suitable for more demanding applications such as engineering and 3D tasks. The battery life is also better on the Dell Inspiron 14 5425, which, along with its higher build quality, could justify the extra cost if advanced capabilities are needed. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
The ASUS R410MA has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 14 5425.
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 outperforms the ASUS R410MA in general use because it has a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a higher quality IPS screen with better resolution and color coverage, which together provide faster performance and a better viewing experience. Additionally, the Dell has superior battery life and build quality, contributing to its higher portability and overall user comfort, factors that are diminished in the ASUS R410MA due to its less capable hardware and lower screen quality.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a lower-end integrated GPU and a basic TN display with lower resolution, which leads to poor gaming and 3D performance. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 comes with a more capable integrated GPU on its processor and a higher-quality IPS display with better resolution, making it fair for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
7.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is less suited for engineering and design due to its lower-tier Intel Celeron processor, basic integrated graphics, and lower resolution TN screen which offers poorer color accuracy and viewing angles. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is more capable with its higher-end AMD Ryzen processor, better integrated Vega graphics, and higher resolution IPS display, which provide the necessary performance and screen quality for such tasks.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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
6.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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
6.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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 offer the clarity and vibrancy needed for tasks that require precise color representation and detail, like engineering and design, due to limited resolution and a narrow color gamut. Meanwhile, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 offers a better viewing experience for general use with decent resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks, yet it still falls short for professional design work due to average color accuracy. For gaming and 3D applications, both laptops may not be ideal as they lack the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion, which along with moderate resolution might not provide the most immersive experience.
Battery
8.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has 12 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
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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
$479
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The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 costs $479.
"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."
"A slim chassis, an acceptable weight (1.6 kg) and a real-world battery life of almost 13 hours turn the Inspiron into a mobile companion. Good: The battery can not only be charged using Dell's proprietary power adapter, but also with a universal USB-C power adapter (min. 45 watts). Office and Internet applications are handled by the built-in combination of Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM just as easily as modest computer games. Heat and noise development are generally okay, but the laptop should work a bit quieter under full 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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