If you require a laptop that's more budget-friendly and don't mind lower performance or a basic screen, the ASUS R410MA is significantly less expensive. However, the Dell XPS 15, while more costly, offers higher performance suitable for 3D work, machine learning, and engineering tasks, along with a superior screen and longer battery life. It's also heavier, which may affect portability. The ASUS is lighter and easier to carry around, but has lower performance scores across the board, making it more suitable for general use rather than intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Advantages of the Dell XPS 15
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
8.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
606.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Dell XPS 15 is very good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The Dell XPS 15 is better for general use due to a significantly more powerful CPU, more RAM, superior screen quality with higher brightness and resolution, and longer battery life, which are very important factors. On the other hand, the ASUS R410MA, with its less capable processor, less RAM, lower screen quality, shorter battery life, and smaller storage capacity, does not perform as well for everyday tasks and multitasking, despite being more portable.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.4/10
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
9.1/10
The Dell XPS 15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is limited for gaming and 3D due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics GPU and a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, while the Dell XPS 15 is well-suited for these tasks with its much more capable Intel Arc A370M GPU and similar 60Hz refresh rate but with overall superior screen quality.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
8.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell XPS 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a less powerful CPU and graphics, lower RAM, and a lower-quality screen, making it less suitable for the demands of engineering and design software compared to the Dell XPS 15, which boasts a higher-end CPU, dedicated graphics, more RAM, and a higher-resolution IPS display, better catering to the computational and visual precision these fields require.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 15 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
8.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell XPS 15 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
7.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
606.0 nits
The Dell XPS 15 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 have the resolution and brightness you're looking for, making it less ideal for general use and detailed work like engineering or design. The Dell XPS 15's higher resolution and brightness, along with a panel that delivers better color accuracy, make it preferable for tasks requiring visual precision, though not for the fastest gaming experiences due to a lower refresh rate. For gaming or any 3D application, the ASUS's lower refresh rate could disappoint, and despite Dell's good resolution and panel type, its refresh rate won't satisfy the smoothest gameplay either.
Battery
8.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 15 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Dell XPS 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The Dell XPS 15 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Dell XPS 15 costs $1,000.
"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 2023 Dell XPS 15 is more or less exactly what you'd expect from the company flagship. Its fresh components deliver measurably superior power and longevity, while the machine's premium build and design remain intact. It may not be overly exciting, but XPS loyalists and upgraders should be more than happy."
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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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