If you need a laptop mainly for general use like web browsing and office tasks and are looking for something more budget-friendly, the ASUS R410MA could be the right choice, but keep in mind it has limited storage and lower performance. However, if you require a laptop with high performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, and are willing to invest more, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro with its powerful processor and graphics card would be a better fit, although it is heavier and less portable. The longer battery life and higher quality display of the Lenovo are significant advantages for intensive tasks, but for everyday activities, the ASUS provides the essentials at a more affordable cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is less suited for general use due to its lower-end CPU, limited RAM, and lower-quality TN screen, impacting multitasking and visual experience, while also having a more modest storage capacity. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro offers a powerful CPU, ample RAM, high-resolution IPS display, greater storage, and better overall performance suitable for a variety of demanding applications, although it's heavier and has less battery life, making it less portable.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
8.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 outshines the ASUS R410MA for gaming and 3D tasks mainly because it is equipped with the powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics processor and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which are crucial for smooth, high-quality gaming experiences. In contrast, the ASUS R410MA comes with a much less capable Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a standard 60Hz refresh rate, which are not suitable for the demands of modern gaming and intensive 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
8.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a basic CPU and graphics setup insufficient for demanding engineering applications and provides a low-resolution screen, which hampers design work, whereas the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 boasts a high-end CPU and dedicated graphics unit that excel in intensive tasks and offers a high-resolution, quality display suitable for detailed engineering and design work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering the ASUS R410MA for general use, engineering, and gaming, its poor screen quality is primarily due to a basic panel type, lower resolution, and limited brightness, which makes for a less crisp and vibrant display. For the Lenovo Legion Pro 5, the very good screen quality in general use and engineering contexts can be attributed to a higher resolution, better panel type, and brighter display, along with a wider color gamut ensuring more accurate colors for detailed work. However, despite its overall good display, the Legion Pro 5 falls short for gaming and 3D use because of a lower refresh rate, which means it is not as smooth for fast-paced action required in those scenarios.
Battery
8.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
$1,140
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 costs $1,140.
"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."
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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