The ASUS R410MA is a budget-friendly option, which makes it a pocket-friendly choice for basic tasks like browsing and office applications, emphasizing its lower cost. However, it has limited storage and memory, lower-end processing capabilities with an Intel Celeron CPU, and basic Intel UHD Graphics which are not suitable for demanding tasks or modern gaming. Its battery capacity and screen quality are modest, suitable for casual use.
On the other hand, the HP Victus 15, while more expensive, offers much higher performance for power-users with its Intel i5 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, making it suitable for intensive tasks, including 3D design, machine learning, and gaming. It has more storage and memory, a better-quality IPS display, and a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals, but it's also heavier and less portable than the ASUS R410MA. The larger battery suggests longer usage times, though actual battery life may vary with intense workloads. Therefore, if you require a laptop for more demanding activities and can handle a heavier machine with a potentially higher cost, the HP Victus 15 would be a suitable choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA, with lower RAM, a basic CPU, and a lower resolution TN screen, offers limited performance and display quality, which makes it less suitable for general use compared to the HP Victus 15, which has higher RAM, a more powerful CPU, and a high-quality IPS screen, contributing to a better overall experience despite its slightly heavier build and reduced portability.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
6.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Victus 15 is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA's weaker CPU, low RAM, and basic integrated GPU are not well-suited for the demands of engineering and design software, whereas the HP Victus 15 has a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a dedicated high-performance GPU, making it more capable of handling intensive engineering tasks. Furthermore, the ASUS has a lower-quality TN display with less color accuracy and lower resolution, whereas the HP sports a higher-resolution IPS display with better color reproduction, which is crucial for design work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Victus 15 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
7.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Victus 15 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
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The HP Victus 15 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 Victus 15 offers a good quality screen with clearer resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, while the ASUS R410MA has a lower quality display that might not be as crisp or vivid. For engineering and design, the HP's fair screen quality with a better color range supports more accurate color representation which is crucial for detailed work, whereas the ASUS lacks in color accuracy which is detrimental for those fields. When it comes to 3D and gaming, despite the HP's lower refresh rate limiting smoothness in fast-paced visuals, both laptops do not excel in this area, but the HP might still provide a somewhat better visual experience due to its resolution and panel type compared to the ASUS.
Battery
8.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 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
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the HP Victus 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The HP Victus 15 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
$650
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the HP Victus 15 costs $650.
"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."
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
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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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