The ASUS R410MA is a budget-friendly option with a smaller screen and less powerful components, making it more suitable for basic tasks like web browsing, word processing, and light media consumption. It's lightweight and offers decent battery life, making it good for portability but not for intensive tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is more expensive and comes with a larger, higher-resolution display, more memory, better processing power, and a dedicated graphics card. This makes it ideal for engineering, 3D rendering, and even gaming, but it is heavier, which may affect its portability. If you need a laptop for more demanding applications and can afford the higher cost, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 would be the superior choice. If you prioritize affordability and portability for everyday tasks, the ASUS R410MA would be more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
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
7.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA falls short in general use primarily due to its basic Intel Celeron processor, 4GB of RAM, and a lower-quality TN display with subdued brightness and color coverage, which might make multitasking sluggish and the visual experience lackluster.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has an underpowered GPU, the Intel UHD Graphics 600, and a basic 60Hz TN display, making it poor for gaming and 3D tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 features a much more capable Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU paired with a faster 165Hz IPS screen, which provides a fair gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has limited performance for engineering and design due to its basic Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and lower quality graphics, whereas the Lenovo Slim 7 16 boasts a robust AMD Ryzen processor, substantial RAM, and a dedicated Nvidia GPU which are crucial for demanding tasks.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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 likely has a lower resolution and dimmer screen which can strain the eyes during prolonged use, making it less suitable for general tasks where clarity and comfort are key. For engineering and design work, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers a display with wider color gamuts ensuring accurate color reproduction crucial for detailed projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Lenovo's poorer refresh rate may result in less fluid motion, whereas gamers typically prefer screens that refresh faster for a smoother visual experience.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
$1,440
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
"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."
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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