When choosing between the ASUS R410MA and the Gigabyte Aorus 5, consider your primary needs. The ASUS R410MA is more budget-friendly and offers adequate performance for everyday tasks like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is tailored for intensive tasks such as 3D design, machine learning, and gaming due to its higher-end hardware. However, the Aorus 5 is typically more expensive and less portable because of its size and weight, but you'll benefit from significantly better performance. Battery life tends to be shorter on gaming-oriented laptops like the Aorus 5 compared to more basic models like the ASUS R410MA. If portability and battery life are crucial for you, and your tasks are relatively light, go for the ASUS. If you need a powerful machine for demanding applications and can handle a higher cost and less portability, the Aorus 5 is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
Good for general use
Very 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
Very good speakers
Very good 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
280.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is equipped with a less powerful processor, less RAM, and a lower resolution TN panel, leading to poorer performance and screen quality, impacting its general use effectiveness. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers a robust processor, more RAM, and an IPS display with higher resolution, providing better performance and visuals suitable for more demanding tasks and general use, despite being less portable and having shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA's less powerful Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics 600 make it poor for gaming and 3D applications, and its standard screen refresh rate of 60hz will not deliver smooth motion in fast-paced games. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 with its high-performance Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card excels in gaming and 3D tasks, and its high screen refresh rate of 360hz offers very fluid visuals for an enhanced gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
8.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has lower-end components like an Intel Celeron processor, basic integrated graphics, and a low-resolution screen, making it poorly suited for demanding engineering and design tasks. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is equipped with a higher-performance CPU, dedicated GPU, and a superior screen, which together provide the power and detail required for such intensive applications.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 vibrant and clear display for everyday tasks such as browsing the web or working with documents, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers better screen quality due its higher resolution and brighter panel, while the ASUS R410MA falls short with a less impressive display that might look dull in comparison. For professionals in engineering and design who need accurate color representation, the Aorus 5's display covers a wider range of the color spectrum, crucial for precise work, whereas the ASUS R410MA's limited color gamut can lead to less accurate color output. Gamers and 3D designers seeking fluid motion and sharp details will find the ASUS R410MA lacking because of its lower refresh rate, while the Aorus 5, despite having good resolution and panel type, also does not excel in this area due to a refresh rate that doesn't cater to the high standards required by fast-paced games and 3D rendering.
Battery
8.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 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
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
$2,359
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
"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 Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
Get a great deal on the ASUS R410MA or the Gigabyte Aorus 5
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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