The ASUS R410MA may save you some money, but if you need better performance, especially for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, you'll find the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" more capable. However, keep in mind the ASUS is lighter and may offer greater portability if you travel frequently. The Lenovo might have a longer battery life, beneficial if you're often away from a power source. Ultimately, for general use and if budget is a priority, the ASUS could suffice, while the Lenovo is likely more suitable for more demanding applications and tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has no clear advantages over the ASUS R410MA.
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
6.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is considered poor for general use because it has a weaker CPU and less RAM, which are very important factors for performance, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is rated fair due to its more capable processor and adequate RAM, providing better performance for everyday tasks. Additionally, the IdeaPad 3 tends to have a better screen quality and longer battery life, adding to its suitability for general use.
Content Creation
5.7/10
6.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" 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
5.6/10
6.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" 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
5.1/10
5.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS R410MA and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" have displays that might not offer the crisp, clear visuals you need for everyday activities due to lower resolution and limited brightness, which can result in grainy images and difficulty seeing the screen in bright environments. For engineering and design, these laptops lack the wide color gamut necessary for precise color work, leading to less accurate color representation which is critical in professional design tasks. When it comes to 3D and gaming, the slower refresh rates of these screens will lead to less smooth motion and potential visual artifacts, while the moderate importance of resolution and panel type might also reduce the quality of the visual experience.
Battery
8.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has 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
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" 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
$111
$360
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" costs $360.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" and ASUS R410MA are both poor for gaming and AI.
The ASUS R410MA, with an Intel Celeron processor and an Intel UHD Graphics 600, and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" with an Intel i3 processor and an Intel UHD Xe G4 graphics, both lack powerful GPUs that are crucial for good gaming and 3D performance. Both have screens with only a 60Hz refresh rate, which is suboptimal for gaming that often benefits from faster refresh rates for smoother visuals.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
5.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" and ASUS R410MA are both poor for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
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How the ASUS R410MA and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is an enduring office notebook with a powerful Ryzen APU. Lenovo's office all-rounder easily handles office and internet applications as well as modest games - the Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM make this possible. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The emission values are okay, but the noise emissions should be lower under medium to full load. The relatively light notebook (approx. 1.6 kg) achieves practical battery runtimes of about 10 to 11 hours."
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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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