If you're looking for a more affordable option primarily for general use such as browsing, office applications, and streaming video, the ASUS R410MA is a budget-friendly choice. However, it has limited storage, less RAM, and a basic processor, which might slow down when multitasking or running demanding applications. It's highly portable though, with a lighter weight and a longer battery life for on-the-go use. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is more expensive but comes packed with a more powerful processor, better graphics card, more RAM, and larger storage, making it better suited for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software. It has a larger and higher quality display as well, but this comes at the cost of extra weight and a slightly shorter battery life, which could affect its portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
Good for general use
Very 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
7.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has lower RAM and a less powerful Intel Celeron CPU, and a lower quality TN screen with limited storage, making it less suitable for multitasking and demanding applications, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is equipped with a higher RAM capacity, a stronger AMD Ryzen CPU, and a higher quality IPS screen, offering better performance and display for various tasks. Additionally, the Legion Slim 5 has a larger battery, enhancing its battery life and making it more reliable for longer use without frequent recharging.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Slim 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA, with an Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a screen that refreshes at 60 times per second, is poorly suited for gaming and 3D tasks, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher refresh rate screen at 144 times per second, making it well-equipped for such demands.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
8.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA's less capable Celeron processor and integrated graphics don't match the power needed for engineering and design tasks that the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 handles easily with its Ryzen 5 processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics. Furthermore, the ASUS has a lower-quality display and less system memory than the Lenovo, making the latter more suitable for detail-oriented work that benefits from a sharper screen and more multitasking capacity.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 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
7.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 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
7.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a clear, vibrant display for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, you would appreciate the Lenovo Legion Slim 5's higher resolution and brighter screen compared to the ASUS R410MA. For engineering and design work, where color accuracy is crucial, the Lenovo's better coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB would serve you well. However, if you're into gaming or working with 3D graphics, the lower refresh rate of the Lenovo might not provide as smooth an experience as others optimized for these purposes, despite its adequate resolution and panel type.
Battery
8.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 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
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 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 Slim 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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 Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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