The ASUS R410MA is a budget-friendly option and would be suitable for basic computing tasks with its modest processor and graphics. It's lightweight and has a compact screen, which makes it easily portable. However, its performance is not meant for heavy tasks, and the screen quality is lower.
On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is more expensive but offers significantly more power for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D modeling, and gaming. With a stronger processor, more memory, and a high-end graphics card, it is ideal for heavy-duty use. It also has a better screen and higher build quality. However, it is heavier and less portable than the ASUS R410MA, and it might offer shorter battery life due to its powerful components. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
Good for general use
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
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has limited performance with a basic CPU and less RAM, a lower-quality TN screen with poor resolution, and a relatively short battery life, making it less suitable for general use compared to the Lenovo Legion Slim 7, which boasts a powerful CPU, ample RAM, a high-quality IPS display with good resolution and brightness, and longer battery life, offering a better overall user experience. Additionally, the Legion Slim 7 has a higher-quality keyboard and better heat management, enhancing its suitability for prolonged use and various tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a basic GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, making it poorly suited for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is equipped with a high-end GPU and a high screen refresh rate, which are critical for performance in those activities. Additionally, the Legion's superior CPU and screen quality further enhance its suitability for gaming and 3D content creation over the ASUS model.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
7.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and weaker Intel UHD Graphics, along with just 4 GB of RAM and a TN panel with lower screen quality, making it suboptimal for demanding engineering and design tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 boasts a robust AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, paired with 16 GB of RAM and a higher-quality IPS display, which are essential for performance-heavy engineering software and detailed design work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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
7.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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
7.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering a laptop for general use, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7's panel type, higher resolution, and brighter display provide a clearer and more vibrant experience compared to the lower quality display of the ASUS R410MA. For engineering and design, the Lenovo's screen displays a wider range of colors more accurately, making it suitable for tasks that require precision in color representation, while the ASUS may not meet professional color standards. However, in the context of 3D work and gaming, although the Lenovo offers a better panel type and resolution, its lower refresh rate can make dynamic scenes less smooth than what a high-refresh gaming-specific screen would offer.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" costs $1,200.
"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 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
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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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