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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your priority is stronger performance for engineering tasks or general use that demands multitasking, the HP 15" Laptop with an Intel i3 processor and more RAM may be the better choice, although it is slightly more expensive and less portable due to its larger size and weight. On the other hand, if budget and portability are bigger concerns, and your tasks are less demanding on performance, the ASUS R410MA offers a lighter design and longer battery life, but with less computing power and a lower quality display. Neither is suited for intensive gaming or 3D/machine learning. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
- Very good portability
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
- The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the ASUS R410MA.
Key differences
General Use
5.5
6.7
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The HP 15" Laptop is only fair for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is considered poor for general use due to its basic Intel Celeron processor and 4GB of RAM, which could limit performance, and a lower quality TN screen with 1366 x 768 resolution. On the other hand, the HP 15" Laptop, with a more capable Intel i3 processor and 8GB of RAM, offers better performance for general tasks, and its higher quality IPS screen with 1920 x 1080 resolution provides a sharper and more vivid display.
Gaming and AI
5.4
5.9
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The HP 15" Laptop and ASUS R410MA are both poor for gaming and AI, though the HP 15" Laptop is somewhat better.
The ASUS R410MA's limited GPU capabilities with Intel UHD Graphics 600, more suited for basic tasks, hinder gaming and 3D performance compared to the HP 15" Laptop, which has slightly better visuals enabled by the Intel i3 UHD Graphics, thus providing fair gameplay experiences. Additionally, the ASUS's lower screen quality and refresh rate may lead to less crisp and smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications, while the HP's superior screen quality offers a more engaging visual experience, albeit not at a high-end gaming level.
Engineering and Design
5.3
6.2
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP 15" Laptop is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a lower-tier CPU and less RAM than the HP 15" Laptop, making it less suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks that require more processing power and memory. Additionally, the ASUS has a lower-quality TN screen with a reduced resolution, whereas the HP boasts a better-quality IPS display with a higher resolution, resulting in clearer and sharper images for design work.
Content Creation
5.7
6.9
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP 15" Laptop is only fair 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
6.7
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP 15" Laptop 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
6.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The HP 15" Laptop 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's screen suffers in quality due to its lower resolution and limited brightness, making it less suitable for tasks that benefit from clear, vivid displays, such as general computing and multimedia consumption. For engineering and design work, where accurate color representation is crucial, the lack of wide color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB means that it may not display colors as faithfully as needed. When it comes to 3D applications and gaming, the slow refresh rate of the ASUS R410MA's display can lead to less fluid motion, while the HP's fair screen quality implies a somewhat better experience across these uses, except for gaming and 3D where it falls short—likely due to a similarly low refresh rate.
Battery
8.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The HP 15" Laptop 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the HP 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
6.0
The HP 15" Laptop has only fair 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
$260
$375
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $260 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $375.
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How the ASUS R410MA and the HP 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS R410MA | HP 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$260 | $375 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.71'' | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 3.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.8" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.54" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i3-1215U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 41 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
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."
HP 15" Laptop
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Alex Iliev | August 2022
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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