The ASUS R410MA is a budget-friendly option, best suited for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing due to its less powerful processor and lower memory capacity. Its portability is higher because it's lighter and has a smaller screen. However, graphics performance and screen quality are modest, making it less ideal for media consumption or any graphics-intensive work.
On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is priced higher but offers much better performance with its advanced processor and graphics card, larger memory, and higher storage capacity. This makes it suitable for demanding tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning. It has a larger, higher-quality display, which, along with its heavier weight, reduces its portability. If you need a laptop for high-performance activities and are willing to sacrifice portability and pay more, then the Lenovo Legion 5 17" would be the preferable choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is considered less suitable for general use due to its less powerful Intel Celeron processor, smaller RAM capacity, lower-quality TN display with less brightness, and shorter battery life, which could hinder multitasking and overall user experience. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" boasts a robust Intel i7 processor, higher RAM capacity, superior IPS display with higher brightness, and better heat management, rendering it better equipped for various tasks and providing a more enjoyable user experience, albeit with lesser portability due to its larger size and weight.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA falls short for gaming and 3D because it has a basic Intel Celeron processor and an integrated Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU, which lacks the power for intensive tasks, paired with a low screen refresh rate of 60Hz, leading to less fluid visuals. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" excels in these areas with its superior Intel i7 processor and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, providing substantial performance, complemented by a 144Hz refresh rate for smoother on-screen action.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is less suitable for engineering and design because it has a lower-end CPU and graphics unit, less RAM, and a lower resolution TN screen, which limit its ability to handle complex software and rendering tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 provides better performance with a high-end CPU, robust GPU, more RAM, and a high-quality IPS display, making it well-equipped for demanding engineering applications and visual work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
7.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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 falls short in screen quality across various uses due to its likely lower resolution and dull display, detracting from the visual experience needed for both everyday tasks and demanding engineering software that benefits from clarity and precision. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers a good screen with higher resolution and better brightness, enhancing general use and engineering design work by providing more screen real estate and vivid colors that help with detailed tasks and accurate color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Legion's less impressive refresh rate may lead to less fluid motion, making it less ideal for fast-paced interactive content where smoothness is critical.
Battery
8.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" costs $1,200.
"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 Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
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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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