Choosing between the ASUS R410MA and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga depends on your priorities. If your focus is on affordability and basic tasks like web browsing and document editing, the ASUS R410MA is the budget-friendly option. However, it has limited storage and lower performance, which may not be suitable for more intensive tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, while more expensive, offers better performance, a higher-resolution touchscreen, and a more premium build, making it well-suited for demanding applications and multitasking. It also features a more portable design and higher quality input devices, which could be beneficial for users who work on the go. The Lenovo model, therefore, aligns with professional and engineering needs, while the ASUS model is adequate for general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
The ASUS R410MA has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a lower-quality CPU, less RAM, a basic TN screen with lower resolution, and is heavier, making it poor for general use, and its shorter battery life may limit mobility. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers a stronger CPU, more RAM, a high-resolution IPS touchscreen, and is lighter, enhancing both performance and portability for good general use; additionally, it has better screen quality and longer battery life which adds to its suitability for various tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair 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
6.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA, with its basic Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and low-end graphics, is not equipped to handle the demands of engineering and design software, paired with its lower screen resolution that isn't ideal for detailed work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers a high-resolution, bright display with a versatile panel type, ensuring clear and vivid imagery, whereas the ASUS R410MA's screen is less sharp and dimmer, making it less ideal for everyday tasks. When it comes to engineering and design, the ThinkPad's screen displays a wider range of colors, crucial for precision work, but the ASUS falls short, offering less color accuracy and range. For gaming and 3D applications, the Lenovo's good screen quality is offset by a standard refresh rate, which may impact fluidity of motion, while the ASUS's lower resolution and panel quality also takeaway from the immersive gaming experience.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the ASUS R410MA has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
$725
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
"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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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