The HP Spectre x360 generally offers better performance, higher quality display with touch features, and is suited for more demanding tasks such as engineering, 3D modeling, or machine learning. It also has a more premium build and is more expensive. The ASUS R410MA, on the other hand, is a budget-friendly option with lower performance, suited for basic general use such as web browsing, document editing, and other light tasks. It is less capable for intensive gaming or professional software application due to its less powerful hardware. If portability is a concern, the ASUS is lighter, making it easier to carry around. If the budget allows and the use case involves demanding tasks, the HP Spectre x360 is the better choice, while for lighter and cost-sensitive usage, the ASUS R410MA would suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very 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
8.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA offers basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 that are not suited for gaming or 3D tasks, and its TN panel display lags in screen quality, whereas the HP Spectre x360 features more powerful Intel Iris Xe graphics and a higher-quality IPS display, making it better equipped for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
8.0/10
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 Spectre x360 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a basic Intel Celeron processor and 4GB of RAM which are not suitable for demanding engineering software, while the HP Spectre x360 comes with a high-end Intel i7 processor and 16GB of RAM, providing robust performance for engineering tasks. Additionally, the Spectre x360 boasts superior screen quality with a higher resolution display and better color coverage, essential for design work, unlike the R410MA's lower-resolution screen.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 is very 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
8.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very 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
7.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP Spectre x360's display offers sharp imagery and vibrant colors due to its higher resolution and brightness levels, which greatly enhance everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, whereas the ASUS R410MA's lower resolution and dimmer screen may result in a less enjoyable viewing experience. In the realm of engineering and design, professionals require precise color reproduction for which the Spectre x360's wide color gamuts are crucial, ensuring that the designs appear accurate and consistent, an area where the ASUS R410MA falls short with its limited color range. Gamers and 3D enthusiasts will find the ASUS lacking because of its standard refresh rate which does not match the smooth visuals provided by displays with higher refresh rates, though the Spectre also underperforms for this use case despite its superior resolution and panel quality.
Battery
8.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the HP Spectre x360 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the HP Spectre x360 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."
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
Get a great deal on the ASUS R410MA or the HP Spectre x360
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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