If you prioritize a lower price and basic tasks like web browsing, the ASUS R410MA could be your choice; however, its performance for demanding work, larger storage, and higher quality display are limited compared to the HP Envy 17. The HP Envy 17, while more expensive, offers significantly better performance, making it well-suited for intensive engineering tasks, multimedia works, and general use. It also features a larger, higher-resolution touchscreen, which could enhance your experience. On the downside, the HP Envy 17 is heavier and may be less convenient to carry around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Advantages of the HP Envy 17
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
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
329.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has lower RAM, a basic Intel Celeron processor, and a lower-quality TN display, which make it less capable for multitasking and less pleasant for media consumption, while the HP Envy 17 has a high-end Intel i7 processor, more RAM for efficient multitasking, and a superior IPS display for better viewing angles and color accuracy.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has less favorable gaming and 3D capabilities due to its basic Intel Celeron processor and integrated UHD Graphics 600, which offer minimal performance for demanding tasks. In contrast, the HP Envy 17 is equipped with a more powerful Intel i7 processor and superior Iris Xe graphics, delivering better gameplay and 3D application performance.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
7.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Envy 17 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor, basic integrated graphics, and a lower-quality TN panel display with a lower resolution, making it ill-suited for demanding engineering and design programs which require strong CPU, GPU, and good screen quality.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.5/10
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 HP Envy 17 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
7.5/10
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
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 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
6.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The HP Envy 17 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 may not provide the visual clarity and brightness needed for enjoyable everyday activities, while the HP Envy 17 offers a superior display with better resolution and brightness, making it well-suited for daily tasks and professional design work. The HP Envy 17's screen covers a wider color gamut, essential for engineers and designers who require accurate color representation for their projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop's screen is ideal; the ASUS R410MA falls short overall, and despite the HP Envy 17's good resolution and panel, it lacks the high refresh rates needed for smooth visuals in fast-paced games.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the HP Envy 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.2/10
The HP Envy 17 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the HP Envy 17 costs $1,000.
"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."
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."
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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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