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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS R410MA is a budget-friendly option suitable for basic tasks with its modest processing power and lower display quality; however, if performance is key, especially for intensive engineering tasks, 3D work, machine learning, or gaming, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, with its powerful processor, high-end graphics, and superior display, far exceeds the ASUS's capabilities. The Lenovo also offers a higher resolution and refresh rate suitable for creative professionals. While ASUS prioritizes affordability and is lighter weight, the Lenovo boasts better build quality and battery life, ideal for power users who need a dependable, high-performance machine on the go. The Lenovo's higher price reflects its premium features, which may be overkill for casual use. Thus, the decision hinges on the balance you seek between cost savings and computing prowess. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5
8.5
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a lower-end CPU, less RAM, and a lower quality TN screen, which might not provide the smooth and clear experience that general users seek, while its lighter weight and longer battery life offer some portability and usage advantage. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i offers a high-end CPU, ample RAM, and a high-resolution Mini LED touchscreen which makes for a powerful and visually stunning user experience, although this comes with a higher weight and slightly reduced battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4
7.6
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a less powerful GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, which makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications where smooth and detailed graphics are crucial. In contrast, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i comes with a superior GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, providing better performance and a more immersive experience for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.3
8.9
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very 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, entry-level graphics, limited 4GB of RAM, and a lower-resolution TN panel screen, which altogether can't handle the heavy workloads and don't provide the color accuracy expected in design work.
Content Creation
5.7
8.5
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
8.3
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very 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
9.6
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i provides a superior viewing experience for general and engineering purposes due to its high resolution and brightness, along with excellent color coverage, making it ideal for tasks that require color accuracy and clear visuals. Although the ASUS R410MA may fall short in screen quality, especially for color-intensive tasks, it may still fulfill basic needs for users less concerned with visual fidelity. However, for 3D and gaming, both laptops may not be optimal; despite the Lenovo's high-quality display, it lacks the high refresh rate gamers prefer, and the ASUS also doesn't align with the refresh rate expectations for smooth gameplay.
Battery
8.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has 6 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
8.0
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has very 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
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i costs $1,500.
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How the ASUS R410MA and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS R410MA | Lenovo Slim Pro 9i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$111 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.71'' | 12.9'' x 9.6'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.8" | 12.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.54" | 9.64" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i7-13705H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 3072 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 618 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS R410MA
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PCMag
Matthew Buzzi | August 2021
"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."
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
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Matthew S. Smith | August 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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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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