If you need an economical option for basic tasks like browsing and office applications, the ASUS R410MA, with its budget-friendly price, longer battery life, and lighter weight, may suit you well. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A5 costs more but offers a significant performance boost for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. The Gigabyte A5 also has a larger and higher-quality screen, more storage space, and better build quality, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the ASUS R410MA. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA, with a less powerful Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and a lower-quality TN screen, struggles with multitasking and may deliver a less satisfying visual experience, suited for very basic tasks. In contrast, the Gigabyte A5 offers a robust AMD Ryzen processor, ample RAM, and a higher-resolution IPS display, ensuring smoother performance and a better viewing experience for a variety of general use applications.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good 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
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A5 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA, equipped with a basic Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics, lacks the power and visual capabilities for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the Gigabyte A5, with its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and Nvidia RTX Graphics, offers robust performance suitable for such applications.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte A5 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
7.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte A5 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
7.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The Gigabyte A5 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 satisfy users across all areas due to limited resolution and dull brightness, making it less ideal for those who prioritize clarity and vibrancy for day-to-day tasks and professional design work, where color accuracy is key. The Gigabyte A5, with its better resolution and brighter display, suits general use and engineering applications well, offering enhanced color representation for more precise work. However, the lower refresh rate on the A5 makes it less suitable for 3D applications and gaming, where smoother motion is crucial for an optimal experience.
Battery
8.5 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 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
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.2/10
The Gigabyte A5 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
$830
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Gigabyte A5 costs $830.
"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."
"Ignoring price, the Gigabyte A5 has a hard time against the similarly fast competition. Besides the loud noise in 3D mode (performance mode), the high temperature development of the components should be mentioned on the downside. Despite the relatively thick case, the laptop gets very warm and loud under load, which does not exactly speak for the cooling system. The plastic surfaces look rather cheap and also tend to rattle. In most other disciplines - be it the input devices, the screen, the connectivity or the battery runtime - the Gigabyte laptop does not stand out from the crowd, neither positively nor negatively. However, those who primarily pay attention to the price-performance ratio will get a pretty good offer with the Gigabyte A5."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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