If price is a major concern and you need a laptop for basic tasks such as browsing the web, using office applications, and streaming video, the ASUS R410MA may satisfy your needs while being light on your wallet. In contrast, if you require high performance for activities like gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning projects, or heavy multitasking, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, despite its higher cost, offers significantly better performance. Keep in mind that the Legion 5i Pro is likely to be heavier and less portable than the ASUS R410MA, and could also have a shorter battery life due to its more powerful hardware. Consider what tasks you will regularly perform on your laptop to determine which tradeoffs are acceptable for your needs and budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
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
7.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 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 5i is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA, with a lower-end CPU, less RAM, and a lower-resolution TN display, is less suitable for general use than the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, which boasts a high-end CPU, more RAM, and a high-resolution IPS display with better color accuracy and brightness, making it better for a variety of tasks. Additionally, the Legion 5i Pro offers a larger and faster storage, an overall more robust performance, and superior screen quality; however, it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the ASUS R410MA.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
8.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 5i is very good 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
5.3/10
8.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA's lower-end CPU, minimal RAM, and basic integrated graphics limit its capacity for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i offers a high-performance CPU, abundant RAM, and a powerful discrete GPU, making it well-suited for intensive applications. Furthermore, the Legion Pro 5i's higher-resolution IPS screen ensures better color accuracy and viewing angles which are crucial for design work, in contrast to the ASUS's lower-resolution TN panel which doesn't render colors or details as well.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
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 5i 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
8.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i's superior panel type, higher resolution, and better brightness make it more comfortable to use for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design, the Legion Pro 5i's wider color gamuts provide more accurate color representation which is crucial for tasks like graphic design or video editing. However, despite its good resolution and panel type, the Legion Pro 5i's lower refresh rate makes it less suited for gaming and 3D applications, which demand quicker screen updates for smooth visuals.
Battery
8.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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 5i 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 5i 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i costs $1,000.
"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 midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
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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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