The ASUS R410MA is less expensive, more portable, and suitable for general use, with modest storage and basic performance from its Intel Celeron processor and integrated graphics. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is higher priced, less portable due to its size and weight, but it delivers superior performance for 3D tasks, machine learning, gaming, and engineering with its powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, along with ample storage and RAM. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very 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 speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.9/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is less suitable for general use due to its lower-end Intel Celeron processor, 4GB of RAM, and basic TN screen with low resolution, and while it offers better portability with lighter weight and higher battery life, these specs limit its performance and display quality.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
8.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very 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
8.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA, with basic CPU, limited RAM, integrated graphics, and a low-resolution TN panel, falls short for engineering tasks that require powerful processing, multitasking, and detailed visuals. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H offers a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, advanced dedicated GPU, and a superior IPS display, making it well-suited for intensive engineering and design work demanding robust computational and visual capabilities.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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 may have a lower resolution and duller display, making it less suitable for activities that demand high-quality visuals such as engineering, design, and gaming. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H likely offers a crisp and bright display, enhancing the user experience for general tasks and engineering or design work where color accuracy is crucial, but its lower refresh rate can disappoint gamers looking for smooth, fast-paced visuals. While the Aorus excels in visual clarity and color fidelity for professional and everyday use, gaming enthusiasts may find it lacking for high-speed action that benefits from higher refresh rates.
Battery
8.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
$2,300
$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 17H costs $2,300.
"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."
"Overall though, it’s *lots of swearing* fast, seriously. For work, rendering, gaming, it doesn’t matter, this is a true weapon of performance that’s going to run rings around most high-end desktop systems. If you absolutely have to game at ultra-high refresh rates on the go (but within thinking distance of a plug socket), this is the ticket. I can’t see such an extreme being that appealing to everyone, but if you take your gaming seriously, or even professionally, there’s nothing else out there that comes close that you can still fit in your backpack and travel with."
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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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