The ASUS R410MA is a budget-friendly option that is lighter and has longer battery life, making it more suitable for basic tasks and portability. If high-performance activities like 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive engineering tasks are important to you, the Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a powerful processor and graphics card, more memory, and a high-quality display, but it is heavier and has a higher price. The Aero 16 also features a larger, higher-resolution display, which could be beneficial if screen quality is a priority for your work or entertainment needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
8.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA, with limited RAM and a basic Intel Celeron processor, offers less power for multitasking and demanding tasks, and its lower-resolution TN screen provides a less sharp and vibrant display, which makes it considered poor for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA falls short in gaming and 3D due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics 600, which can't handle the demands of modern games and 3D applications, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 is equipped with a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, making it well-suited for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
8.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is equipped with a basic Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics, along with a low-resolution TN screen, which make it less suitable for demanding engineering tasks and design work that require strong processing power and high-quality visuals.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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
7.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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
8.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a sharp and bright display for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, the Gigabyte Aero 16 is better due to its higher resolution and brightness compared to the ASUS R410MA. For engineering and design work where accurate colors are critical, the Aero 16 stands out with its wider color gamut, ensuring that designs and images are represented more accurately. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast motion is common, the ASUS might disappoint as both laptops don't excel in refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
8.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 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
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.8/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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
$1,260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 costs $1,260.
"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 Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
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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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