The ASUS R410MA is more budget-friendly and offers sufficient capabilities for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing, with a focus on affordability and portability. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 17, being more expensive, delivers top-tier performance for demanding applications like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its powerful processor and graphics card. It also boasts a high-resolution screen, better color coverage, and higher build quality, which makes it ideal for professional creatives and engineers. However, it comes at the cost of reduced portability due to its larger size and heavier weight. Choose the ASUS for casual use and mobility, or invest in the Gigabyte for intensive tasks and superior display quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
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
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
8.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is less adept for general use because it has a low-end CPU, less RAM, and a lower-quality TN screen, which makes multitasking and media consumption less enjoyable, although it is more portable and has better battery life. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 17 provides a much higher overall performance with its advanced CPU and graphics, ample RAM, and superior screen quality, but this comes at the cost of less portability due to its larger size and heavier weight, and reduced battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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
8.8/10
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 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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 2160
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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
9.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS R410MA falls short due to its lower resolution and dimmer display, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 provides a high-resolution, bright screen with vivid colors. When it comes to engineering and design, the Aero 17 boasts extensive color gamut coverage, crucial for precision in color-work, whereas the ASUS R410MA lacks in this area. However, while the ASUS is not ideal for gaming due to its low refresh rate, the Aero 17 lags behind for gaming and 3D tasks as well, despite its excellent resolution and panel type, because it still doesn't offer the high refresh rate competitive gamers seek.
Battery
8.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 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
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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
$2,071
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 costs $2,071.
"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."
"Not only is the Aero 17 a very good laptop for gamers but also for content creators. With the upgrade to the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Gigabyte particularly improved the system performance. In addition, the hardware package is rounded by the extremely fast SSD and 32 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode. Compared to the predecessor, the battery life is reduced only moderately, and the 4K display also basically keeps its good qualities."
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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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