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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize saving money and need a basic laptop for tasks like browsing, office applications, and streaming video, the ASUS R410MA is a budget-friendly choice. However, if you require high performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks, the HP Omen 16 offers much more power at a higher price. The HP Omen 16 also typically has better build quality and a more advanced cooling system, which are important for intensive tasks. Keep in mind that the ASUS R410MA is more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller size, making it a good option for travel or commuting. On the other hand, the HP Omen 16 has a shorter battery life because of its powerful internals, so you will need to keep the charger handy. Consider your primary use case and whether the additional capabilities of the HP Omen 16 justify the extra cost for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
- Very good portability
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5
7.7
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The HP Omen 16 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA provides limited performance for general use due to its basic Intel Celeron processor, lower RAM, and a lower-quality TN screen with a lower resolution and less color accuracy, but it has a higher portability score and longer battery life, making it more suitable for basic tasks on the go.
Gaming and AI
5.4
8.0
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a standard 60 Hz screen refresh rate, making it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the HP Omen 16 features a high-performance Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a rapid 165 Hz screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and detailed gaming and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
5.3
8.4
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a lower-end CPU and GPU and just 4GB of RAM, which constrains its ability to handle engineering and design software, while its basic screen with lower resolution limits visual detail. In contrast, the HP Omen 16 boasts a high-performance CPU and GPU, generous 16GB of RAM, and a superior screen with a higher resolution, making it well-suited for demanding engineering tasks and detailed design work.
Content Creation
5.7
7.8
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 16 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
7.6
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 16 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
7.6
14.0in
SIZE
16.1in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 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 offer the clarity and vibrancy needed for detailed work or an immersive gaming experience due to its limited resolution and subpar color range. Conversely, the HP Omen 16's display boasts higher resolution and wide color coverage, making it suitable for crisp visuals in general computing and engineering tasks where accurate color representation is essential. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast motion is common, the HP Omen 16 may fall short due to a less optimal refresh rate, despite its other strengths.
Battery
8.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 16 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.1in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
7.4
The HP Omen 16 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
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
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How the ASUS R410MA and the HP Omen 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS R410MA | HP Omen 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$111 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.71'' | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 5.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.8" | 14.53" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.54" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 338 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 1080p | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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 Omen 16
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NotebookCheck
Christian Hintze | October 2021
"The Omen 16 has proven to be a fairly good mid-range gaming laptop with all-around improvements compared to the Omen 15. The high overall performance level across all use cases, the long battery life, and the good FHD display constitute the main advantages of this HP laptop. The main drawbacks are the faulty touchpad (one-off?) and the high latencies that can be observed even after just opening the browser. Furthermore, the useless, preinstalled 30-day trial versions of various software also fall under the category "unnecessary"."
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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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