When considering the ASUS R410MA versus the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, be aware that the ASUS is more budget-friendly, lighter, and has a longer battery life, making it good for basic tasks and portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo is slightly more expensive, heavier, and has a shorter battery life, but offers significantly better performance for more intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering due to its more powerful processor and graphics card, more RAM, and higher resolution display. The Lenovo also has a better screen, keyboard, and build quality, so if these factors are important for your needs, this might justify the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA features a basic CPU and graphics, limited RAM, and a lower resolution screen which makes it less responsive and visually less impressive compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, which is equipped with a more powerful CPU, more RAM, a high-resolution screen, and a dedicated graphics card, offering better performance for a range of tasks and a more vibrant display. Additionally, the IdeaPad 5 Pro has a larger battery contributing to a longer battery life and an overall better build quality, which justifies its suitability for general use over the ASUS R410MA.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is equipped with Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a 60Hz screen refresh rate, making it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro’s Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and higher 120Hz screen refresh rate offer better performance for these more demanding tasks. Additionally, the ASUS's lower-tier processor and basic screen quality further limit its gaming capabilities compared to the higher-end CPU and superior screen quality of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a less powerful CPU and GPU, less RAM, and a lower quality TN screen, making it poorly suited for engineering and design tasks that require high performance and accurate color representation. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is equipped with a more robust CPU and GPU, more RAM, and a higher quality IPS screen with better resolution and color accuracy, which are very important for demanding engineering software and design work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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 struggles with off-angle viewing and color reproduction, making it less suitable for detailed tasks in engineering and design, while its lower resolution and brightness affect the user experience in everyday use. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a higher resolution and brighter display, offering clear and crisp visuals for general tasks and more precise work in engineering and design, although both laptops lack the high refresh rates needed for the smooth visuals critical in Gaming and 3D applications. Without adequate refresh rates, both displays may not keep up with fast-paced graphics, affecting their performance in gaming environments.
Battery
8.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
$1,162
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $1,162.
"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 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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