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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS R410MA is significantly less expensive than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14", but it offers half the storage and half the RAM. The ASUS has an Intel Celeron processor with basic Intel UHD graphics while the Lenovo packs a more powerful AMD Ryzen processor with integrated Vega graphics, which is better suited for more demanding tasks. The ASUS does have a longer battery life, but the Lenovo has a higher quality IPS display with a full HD resolution, providing sharper and more vibrant visuals. If portability and price are your main concerns, you may lean towards the ASUS. However, if you need better performance for tasks like engineering, 3D work, or more intensive general use, the Lenovo is more suitable despite being heavier and more expensive. Both are budget-friendly options, but for general use with occasional intensive tasks, the Lenovo offers a better balance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
- The ASUS R410MA has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14".
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
5.5
6.9
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is rated poorly for general use due to its basic Intel Celeron processor, 4GB of RAM, and lower-quality TN screen with a lower resolution, which may impact the overall experience in everyday tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 offers a more capable AMD Ryzen processor, twice the RAM for smoother multitasking, and a superior IPS display with higher resolution and better color reproduction, making it better suited for general use with improved performance and visual quality.
Gaming and AI
5.4
6.0
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
9.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
6.1
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a lower-end CPU and graphics unit, along with a low-resolution TN screen, which makes it less suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3, on the other hand, offers a more powerful CPU, better integrated graphics, and a higher-resolution IPS screen, which are more conducive to such workloads despite being less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Content Creation
5.7
7.1
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
7.1
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
6.4
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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 crispness and clarity needed for daily tasks due to lower resolution and dimness, making it less appealing for general use. Engineers and designers might find its limited color range insufficient for accurately portraying designs or visual work. Despite its shortcomings for general use and engineering, the poor refresh rate of the ASUS R410MA makes it ill-suited for gaming or 3D applications, where smooth motion is key. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14", while having a fair screen for general tasks due to better resolution and brightness, still lacks the wide color gamuts necessary for precise color work in engineering and design and has a refresh rate that is not optimal for the demanding needs of gaming and 3D.
Battery
8.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has 10 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.
Build Quality
5.1
6.5
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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
$490
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $260 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $490.
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Key similarities
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS R410MA and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" both have very good portability.
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How the ASUS R410MA and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS R410MA | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$260 | $490 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.71'' | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 3.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.8" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.54" | 8.49" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 45 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 313 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
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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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 3 14"
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Marvin Gollor | February 2023
"The low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
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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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