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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the ASUS R410MA and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" depends on your priorities. The ASUS is more expensive and offers less battery capacity, but it has a similar processor and graphics to the Lenovo, making performance comparable for basic tasks. The Lenovo comes with less storage, but it compensates with better battery life and a lower price point. Both laptops have a 14-inch display with similar quality, and neither is particularly powerful for demanding applications like 3D rendering, gaming, or intensive engineering software. Consider the ASUS if you need more storage out of the box, but if budget and battery life are more important, the Lenovo might be the better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
- The ASUS R410MA has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14".
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has no clear advantages over the ASUS R410MA.
Key differences
General Use
5.5
6.1
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair 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.
Content Creation
5.7
6.2
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair 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
6.4
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair 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
5.3
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, a laptop with poor screen quality often has lower resolution and brightness, which can lead to a less crisp and vibrant display, making activities like browsing and watching videos less enjoyable. In engineering and design, the necessity for accurate color representation isn't met when the screen's color gamut coverage is lacking, which can compromise the precision required for professional visual work. Gamers and those involved in 3D work will find a laptop with a low refresh rate less appealing as it can cause motion blur and less fluid visuals, while insufficient resolution and subpar panel technology can also detract from the immersive experience.
Build Quality
5.1
6.0
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has only fair 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
$260
$150
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $260 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" costs $150.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.4
5.5
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" and ASUS R410MA are both poor for gaming and AI.
The ASUS R410MA and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" are poor choices for gaming and 3D applications due to their basic Intel Celeron N4020 CPUs and Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPUs, which lack the power necessary for these tasks. Furthermore, both have displays with lower resolution and refresh rates, which do not deliver the vibrant images and smooth motion required for a good gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
5.3
5.5
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" and ASUS R410MA are both poor for engineering and design.
The ASUS R410MA and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" are both ill-suited for engineering and design because they are equipped with Intel Celeron CPUs and minimal RAM, which lack the power for such intensive tasks, and their GPUs are basic, not designed for demanding software often used in these fields. Additionally, both have low-resolution TN screens, which do not offer the clarity, color accuracy, or viewing angles that engineering and design professionals need.
Battery
8.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has 9 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS R410MA and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS R410MA and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS R410MA | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$260 | $150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.71'' | 12.9'' x 9.3'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.8" | 12.88" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.54" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 32 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 239 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS R410MA
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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."
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
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Tom Brant | August 2021
"The IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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