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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS R410MA will generally give you superior performance and quality compared to the Gateway 14.1" due to better components and build, but it is more expensive. If you are on a tight budget and looking for something more cost-effective, the Gateway might be suitable for everyday tasks and is also slightly lighter for better portability. However, if your tasks are more demanding and involve heavier computing or you desire a higher-quality display and build, investing in the ASUS could provide a more satisfying long-term experience. Keep in mind that factors like battery life and specific feature needs (like ports or operating system preference) should also inform your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
- The ASUS R410MA has no clear advantages over the Gateway 14.1".
Advantages of the Gateway 14.1"
- The Gateway 14.1" has no clear advantages over the ASUS R410MA.
Key differences
Screen Quality
5.1
6.0
14.0in
SIZE
14.1in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
The Gateway 14.1" has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize a sharper and more vivid display for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, the Gateway 14.1" would be a more suitable choice than the ASUS R410MA, as it offers a fair screen quality with better resolution and brightness, which enhances the overall visual experience. For engineering and design work that relies on precise colors, the Gateway again provides an edge due to its fair color accuracy and range, making it more suitable than the ASUS for tasks like photo editing or CAD work, though neither may be ideal for high-end professional use. When it comes to gaming or working with 3D graphics, where fast on-screen action is common, neither laptop is optimal due to their lower refresh rates, but the Gateway's fair resolution and panel type still give it the lead over the ASUS for these uses.
Cost
$260
$99
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $260 and the Gateway 14.1" costs $99.
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Key similarities
General Use
5.5
5.6
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
208.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gateway 14.1" and ASUS R410MA are both poor for general use.
The ASUS R410MA and Gateway 14.1" laptops are considered poor for general use partly due to their underwhelming Intel Celeron N4020 CPU and 4 GB of RAM which may not offer sufficient multitasking capability and speed for demanding applications. Moreover, although the Gateway model has a higher screen quality with its Full HD IPS display compared to the ASUS's HD TN panel, both have limited storage space and low keyboard quality, which impact their overall usability for a variety of tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.4
5.4
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gateway 14.1" and ASUS R410MA are both poor for gaming and AI.
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
5.5
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Gateway 14.1" and ASUS R410MA are both poor for engineering and design.
The ASUS R410MA and the Gateway 14.1" laptops both have limited RAM and are powered by Intel Celeron N4020 processors with Intel UHD Graphics 600, which are not suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks. Additionally, although the Gateway has a somewhat better screen resolution and IPS display compared to the ASUS's lower-resolution TN panel, neither laptop offers the screen quality, color accuracy, or graphics capability typically needed for such specialized work.
Content Creation
5.7
5.8
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gateway 14.1" and ASUS R410MA are both poor for content creation.
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
5.8
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The Gateway 14.1" and ASUS R410MA are both poor for software development.
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.
Battery
8.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Gateway 14.1" has 8 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.1in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS R410MA and Gateway 14.1" both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
5.1
The ASUS R410MA and Gateway 14.1" both have poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS R410MA and the Gateway 14.1" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS R410MA | Gateway 14.1" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$260 | $99 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.71'' | 13.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 3.35 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.8" | 13.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.54" | 8.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | Unknown | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 208 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
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 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
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."
Gateway 14.1"
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NotebookCheck
Allen Ngo | September 2021
"The Gateway Ultra Slim 14" is surprisingly quiet with long battery life. The inexpensive Gateway excels at maximizing performance per dollar with lots of RAM and storage, super-quiet fan, and a long battery life. It can even house up to two M.2 SSDs which we weren't expecting from such a cheap system. However, the iffy reliability of the keyboard and USB-C port on our test unit means users should double-check for these potential issues immediately after purchasing."
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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 Gateway
Gateway is a laptop and tablet brand owned by Acer which sells budget-friendly laptops exclusively through Walmart. It was previously an American computer company until its acquisition by Acer in 2007, who then revived the brand in 2020. Gateway laptops are manufactured by Chinese company Shenzhen Bmorn Technology, which also makes EVOO-branded models.
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