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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS R410MA is less expensive and offers good portability and decent battery life, suitable for general use like web browsing and office applications due to its basic processor and graphics. The Gigabyte G5, while more expensive, provides superior performance with a much better processor and graphics card, making it suitable for 3D work, machine learning, and gaming. It also has a higher quality display and larger storage but is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. Consider the ASUS if you prioritize battery life and portability for everyday tasks, or the Gigabyte if performance and gaming are your focus. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5
7.1
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA's less powerful Celeron processor and lower RAM limit its performance for general use, along with a lower resolution TN panel which reduces screen quality, whereas the Gigabyte G5's higher-end i5 processor and double the RAM enable better performance, and its IPS screen provides superior display quality.
Gaming and AI
5.4
7.3
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a basic Intel UHD Graphics GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, making it unsuitable for gaming and 3D applications, while the Gigabyte G5 comes equipped with a much more powerful Nvidia RTX GPU and a higher 144Hz screen refresh rate, providing a smoother and more immersive experience for gaming and 3D tasks. Additionally, the Gigabyte's superior CPU and screen quality further enhance its gaming and 3D performance compared to the ASUS.
Engineering and Design
5.3
7.6
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte G5 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is equipped with a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics, along with a lower-resolution TN screen, which makes it less suitable for the demands of engineering and design tasks compared to the Gigabyte G5, which offers a more robust Intel i5 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, as well as a higher-resolution screen. The G5's superior hardware is more conducive to handling complex software used in these fields, but also results in a heavier and less portable form factor.
Content Creation
5.7
7.2
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte G5 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
6.8
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte G5 is only fair 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
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Gigabyte G5 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 has a lower resolution and subpar brightness, which makes the screen less clear and more difficult to view, particularly for tasks that require sharp details, like reading text for general use. The Gigabyte G5, while offering a slightly better display, has limited color coverage which affects precision and color accuracy critical for engineering and design tasks. Neither the ASUS R410MA nor the Gigabyte G5 feature high refresh rates, resulting in less fluid visuals that do not favor fast-paced 3D applications and gaming where smooth motion is key.
Battery
8.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Gigabyte G5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
7.2
The Gigabyte G5 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
$868
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Gigabyte G5 costs $868.
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How the ASUS R410MA and the Gigabyte G5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS R410MA | Gigabyte G5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$111 | $868 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.71'' | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.8" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.54" | 9.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS R410MA
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PCMag
Matthew Buzzi | August 2021
"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."
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | April 2023
"The Gigabyte G5 KE is a midrange gaming laptop that checks most boxes. Gigabyte makes good use of the Core i5-12500H and RTX 3060 Laptop GPU combo, and we find no untoward issues with overall performance. The dual-fan quad-heatpipe cooling arrangement does well to ensure that the underlying hardware doesn't throttle under load. That being said, the display is below par when compared to 2023 standards, especially when competing devices."
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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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