If you need an affordable, basic laptop for simple tasks like browsing and office applications, the ASUS R410MA with its lower specifications is a suitable and more budget-friendly option. However, if you require a laptop for more demanding tasks, such as 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, or engineering software, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, with its high-end processor and graphics card, would be the better choice, though it comes at a higher price. Keep in mind that the Lenovo also has a better display and larger storage capacity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very 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
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
343.0 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 5i is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA's lower-end CPU and minimal RAM limit its performance for general use compared to the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, which boasts a powerful CPU and ample RAM. Additionally, the Lenovo has a superior screen both in terms of resolution and quality, and while both have similar battery life, the ASUS offers greater portability due to its lighter weight.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
8.0/10
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 Slim 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
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a basic Intel Celeron processor, 4GB of RAM, and integrated graphics, which lack the performance needed for demanding engineering and design software, while its TN panel with low resolution delivers an inferior screen quality. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i boasts a high-end Intel i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, offering powerful performance and superior visual quality with its high-resolution IPS display, making it very suitable for engineering and creative tasks.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very 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
7.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 Slim 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
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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 and vibrant display for daily tasks like browsing and watching videos, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i outshines the ASUS R410MA with its superior panel type, resolution, and brightness. For those into engineering and design work, the Lenovo's ability to represent a wider range of colors accurately makes it a better option despite its lower performance in fast-paced gaming and 3D applications, where the ASUS might also fall short due to its less capable screen refresh rate, resolution, and panel type. Overall, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i offers more advantages across the board, unless portability is a primary concern, as it may be heavier and bulkier than the ASUS model.
Battery
8.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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 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 Slim 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
$1,055
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i costs $1,055.
"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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