If you prioritize high performance for tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers a more powerful processor and graphics card. It also has better screen resolution, touch capability, and longer battery life, which suits demanding computational needs and tasks requiring precise visuals. However, it's more expensive than the Asus R410MA. The Asus R410MA is more budget-friendly, lighter, and very portable with satisfactory performance for general use like web browsing and office applications, but it has a lower-quality display and less power for intensive tasks. It's important to consider whether the additional performance and features of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 justify the higher cost for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
The ASUS R410MA has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Very good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
8.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a basic GPU and screen refresh rate that are not suited for gaming and 3D applications, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is equipped with a superior Nvidia graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, enhancing gaming and 3D performance. Additionally, the CPU and screen quality of the Lenovo are more advanced, contributing to its better capabilities in these areas.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is less suitable for engineering and design due to its basic Intel Celeron processor, limited 4GB of RAM, and weaker Intel UHD Graphics, paired with a lower resolution TN panel which does not provide the fidelity required for these tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 excels with its more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor, ample 16GB of RAM, dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, and a high-resolution IPS display that delivers sharper images and better color accuracy, therefore it better supports the demands of engineering and design software.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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's display may not provide the sharpness, color fidelity, or luminosity needed for clear and vibrant viewing across all use cases, lacking in areas like high-resolution and advanced color gamuts that are crucial for engineering and design tasks. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers a superior visual experience for general use and professional design with better resolution, brightness, and color accuracy, ensuring that details are crisp and colors more true to life. However, neither laptop is ideal for gaming and 3D applications; despite the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14's better screen, its refresh rate is not high enough for the smooth visuals that gamers and 3D professionals typically seek.
Battery
8.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 Slim Pro 7 14 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 Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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