When choosing between the ASUS R410MA and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14", consider your primary needs. The ASUS is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it suitable for basic tasks and easy to carry around, though its performance, display quality, and storage are limited compared to the HP. On the other hand, the HP Dragonfly Pro offers a more powerful processor, more RAM, and a higher-resolution touchscreen, meaning better performance for more demanding tasks such as 3D or engineering work. The HP also provides better battery life, but it is heavier and more expensive. If your priority is portability and casual use without strain on your budget, go for the ASUS. If you require a laptop with high performance for professional tasks and are less concerned about cost and weight, the HP Dragonfly Pro is a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
The ASUS R410MA has no clear advantages over the HP Dragonfly Pro 14".
Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
Very good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
8.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is very good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a weaker processor, less RAM, and a lower resolution TN screen, resulting in poor general-use performance compared to the HP Dragonfly Pro 14", which boasts a powerful Ryzen processor, ample RAM, and a high-quality IPS display, as well as better battery life and speaker quality, all contributing to its superior performance for general tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA performs poorly for gaming and 3D applications due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a lower-resolution screen with a modest 60Hz refresh rate, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is fair in these respects because it includes a more powerful AMD Radeon 680M GPU and a higher-quality IPS screen, though it still has the same 60Hz refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA with an Intel Celeron processor and basic Intel UHD Graphics, limited RAM, and a lower quality TN display is not well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks which require high processing power and better screen quality.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
7.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
7.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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 likely has a lower-resolution display that appears dull, making it unsuitable for tasks that require visual clarity, which is critical for general use and detail-oriented work in engineering and design. The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" offers a sharper, brighter screen with better color reproduction, enhancing the user experience for general activities and professional design work where accurate colors are necessary. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite the HP's superior display for general and design tasks, its refresh rate may not be high enough to provide the smooth visuals required by fast-paced games and real-time rendering.
Battery
8.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 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.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very 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
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" costs $1,400.
"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."
"I’d say that the HP Dragonfly Pro checks off most of the boxes for this freelancer. It feels nice to use, is zippy and responsive, has great speakers, and even has a relatively sane price. Although it’s an unorthodox choice to pick AMD for this kind of machine, it’s clear that when Ryzen is given a chance to shine, it can kick a lot of butt."
Get a great deal on the ASUS R410MA or the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
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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