If you need a laptop that's easy on the wallet and suitable for simple tasks like web browsing or document editing, the ASUS R410MA is an appropriate choice as it's significantly less expensive with modest hardware. However, if you're looking for a machine with robust performance to handle intensive engineering software, 3D modeling or gaming, the Gigabyte A7, equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, is much better suited despite being more expensive. Keep in mind, the Gigabyte A7 has a larger and heavier form factor which impacts portability, while the ASUS offers better battery life and is lighter, making it easier to carry around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
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
318.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.3/10
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 A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA lacks a dedicated GPU and has a lower screen refresh rate, making it unsuitable for gaming and 3D applications where smooth and detailed visuals are essential. In contrast, the Gigabyte A7 is equipped with a powerful GPU and a higher refresh rate display, ensuring better performance and a more immersive experience for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA, with its Intel Celeron processor and basic Intel UHD graphics, alongside just 4GB of RAM and a lower-resolution TN screen, lags behind in tasks that require substantial computing power and visual clarity that engineering and design work often demand.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte A7 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
7.4/10
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 A7 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
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The Gigabyte A7 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 display may not provide the sharpness and clarity expected for everyday activities, engineering, or gaming, due to its lower resolution and brightness, which affects the overall visual experience. For engineering and design work, the Gigabyte A7's better coverage of color gamuts ensures more accurate color representation, which is crucial for precise visual work. However, gamers might find the Gigabyte A7's display lacking due to its lower refresh rate, despite having a decent resolution and panel type, leading to less fluid motion during fast-paced gaming sessions.
Battery
8.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.2/10
The Gigabyte A7 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
$940
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Gigabyte A7 costs $940.
"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."
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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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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