When choosing between the ASUS R410MA and the Dell XPS 13 Plus, consider that the ASUS is a budget-friendly option with basic capabilities suitable for general use like web browsing or document editing, but it may struggle with more demanding tasks. The Dell XPS 13 Plus, on the other hand, is pricier but offers a high-quality OLED display, stronger processing power for intensive engineering tasks, and better graphical performance which is beneficial for 3D rendering or machine learning. It's also more portable with a longer battery life, making it ideal for work on-the-go. Both have Windows 11 Home as their operating system, but the Dell's better build quality, and array of features like a backlit keyboard, touch screen, and higher screen resolution make it a more premium choice, especially for creative or professional work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
The ASUS R410MA has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
8.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.1/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA's limitations for general use stem from its lower-powered Intel Celeron CPU, minimal RAM, a basic TN screen with lower resolution, and poorer evaluations in portability, battery life, and keyboard quality, which are crucial for everyday tasks and comfort. On the contrary, the Dell XPS 13 Plus excels with its high-end Intel i7 processor, ample RAM, superior OLED touchscreen, and high screen resolution, alongside excellent marks in portability, battery life, keyboard quality, and a top-notch build, making it suited for a wide range of demanding general use cases.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA struggles with gaming and 3D applications due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and lower-resolution TN panel, which are not designed for high-performance graphics and color accuracy. Conversely, the Dell XPS 13 Plus is well-equipped for such tasks with its more powerful Intel Iris Xe graphics and high-resolution OLED screen, providing better visual fidelity and color representation for an enhanced gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
8.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a less powerful CPU and GPU, limited RAM, and a lower quality screen, making it ill-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks. Conversely, the Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, a top-tier GPU, and a superior quality display, positioning it as a highly capable machine for such professional workloads.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very 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
8.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very 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
8.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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 likely has low resolution and dim brightness, making it unsuitable for activities where clarity and vibrancy are key. The Dell XPS 13 Plus boasts high resolution and brightness for sharp text and vivid images in general use, with excellent color accuracy that benefits engineering and design tasks. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which are critical for smooth motion and responsiveness.
Battery
8.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the ASUS R410MA has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
$1,849
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus costs $1,849.
"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 XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
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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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