If you prioritize high performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Lenovo Legion 7 is the better choice, with its powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX graphics. However, if portability and a lower price point are more important, the ASUS R410MA is lighter, more budget-friendly and still capable of handling general use like web browsing and document editing, though it has lower performance due to its Intel Celeron processor and basic integrated graphics. Keep in mind, the Legion 7 also has a higher quality screen with better color accuracy and resolution, adding to its suitability for intensive tasks and entertainment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is less suitable for general use due to its basic Intel Celeron CPU, smaller RAM size, and lower-quality TN screen, while the Lenovo Legion 7 offers a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, more RAM, and a higher-quality IPS display for sharper images and wider viewing angles. Additionally, the Legion 7's larger battery capacity and higher-resolution screen may contribute to a more enjoyable user experience, although it is heavier and may have a shorter battery life due to its performance-oriented hardware.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
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 7 is 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
8.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
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.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 7 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
7.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 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
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 7 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 has a display that likely lacks in resolution and brightness, which is critical for enjoying crisp images and visibility in various lighting conditions, making it less suitable for general use. Engineering and design professionals need accurate color reproduction, so the laptop's shortfall in covering wider color gamuts such as DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB reduces its effectiveness for these tasks. As for gaming and 3D applications, where fluid motion is paramount, the absence of a high refresh rate on the Lenovo Legion 7 can lead to less smooth visuals, which is less ideal for fast-paced scenes despite its excellent resolution and panel type.
Battery
8.5 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 7 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very 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
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.
"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 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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