The ASUS R410MA is a budget-friendly option, best for general use, with less power under the hood due to its Intel Celeron processor and 4GB of RAM, suitable for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing. It's lighter and has a longer battery life but comes with a lower-quality TN display and less storage. The Dell Inspiron 14 7420, on the other hand, costs more but offers robust performance with its Intel i7 processor and 16GB of RAM, ideal for more demanding tasks like engineering software and light content creation. The Dell also boasts a superior IPS display with higher resolution and touchscreen capability, making it better for media consumption and productivity. If portability, cost, and battery life are your priorities, go for the ASUS; if you need performance for heavier tasks and a better display, the Dell is the smarter choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
The ASUS R410MA has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 14 7420.
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7420
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
260.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7420 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA struggles with general use due to its basic CPU, minimal RAM, and lower-quality TN screen, which compromises its performance and user experience. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 excels, boasting a more powerful processor, ample RAM, and an IPS panel with higher resolution, ensuring smoother operation and better viewing experience.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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 7420 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
6.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 7420 is only fair 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
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 7420 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
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7420 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
6.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
260.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 7420 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When choosing a laptop for general use, the Dell Inspiron 14 7420, with its fair screen quality, will offer a better viewing experience due to its suitable resolution and brightness, making it more comfortable for everyday tasks than the ASUS R410MA with its poor screen quality. For engineering and design work, color accuracy is crucial; the Dell Inspiron's fair screen quality, which likely includes a wider color gamut, makes it more appropriate for these tasks compared to the ASUS R410MA. However, for gaming and 3D applications where refresh rates are a priority, both laptops may fall short, but the ASUS will be especially lacking due to its poor screen quality across all other aspects as well.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7420 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
$801
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 costs $801.
"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."
"Notable qualities of the Inspiron 7420 2-in-1 include the 16:10 aspect ratio, strong hinges, 12th gen Intel CPU with optional GeForce MX graphics, and easy serviceability. Such features would typically cost hundreds of dollars more on higher-end alternatives from competing manufacturers. The value proposition is therefore relatively high for users looking to maximize bang for the buck."
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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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