The ASUS R410MA is a budget-friendly option with basic performance suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and office applications, with lower storage and RAM. Its portability is higher due to the lightweight design, but with a smaller screen size and lower battery capacity, it may not be best for extended use away from power sources. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is a premium laptop designed for high performance in gaming, 3D modeling, and engineering software, with a much larger storage capacity, higher RAM, and a powerful processor and graphics card. It has a larger, higher-quality display but is less portable due to its heavier weight and larger size. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is considered poor for general use because it has a weaker CPU, less RAM, a lower quality screen, and limited storage, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers a powerful CPU, ample RAM, a high-quality IPS display, and more storage, which makes it good for general use. However, the Aorus 17G is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which may affect its portability compared to the lighter ASUS R410MA with better battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
7.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA falls short in engineering and design because it offers lower processing power with an Intel Celeron CPU and lesser RAM, while its Intel UHD Graphics 600 is notably weaker than dedicated GPUs and it has a basic TN screen with lower resolution. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G excels with a high-performance Intel i7 CPU and plenty of RAM, a potent Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU for graphics-intensive tasks, and a superior IPS display, though it is less portable and has a louder operating noise than the ASUS model.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.5/10
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 Aorus 17G 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
7.2/10
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
9.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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's screen may not be as sharp or vivid due to lower resolution and brightness, making it less suitable for everyday tasks which require clear visuals, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers a higher resolution and brighter display, ensuring a more pleasurable viewing experience. In the context of engineering and design, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G's screen covers a wider range of colors, essential for precise color work, but the ASUS lacks in this aspect, potentially leading to less accurate color representation. When it comes to gaming and 3D, the refresh rate becomes critical, so the ASUS's lower refresh rate means less fluid visuals during fast-paced scenes, although the Gigabyte's good resolution and panel type partially make up for its lower refresh rate in this scenario.
Battery
8.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 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
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
$2,329
$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 Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
"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 Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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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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