The ASUS R410MA is a budget-friendly option that is significantly more affordable than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, though with less powerful performance capabilities. It has an Intel Celeron processor, basic integrated graphics, and a standard definition screen, making it suitable for light tasks like web browsing and document editing. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 offers more advanced features with a stronger AMD Ryzen processor, higher-end integrated graphics, a high-resolution screen, and a longer battery life, making it more suitable for demanding tasks like 3D work, machine learning, and gaming. The ThinkPad Z13 is also more portable, with a thinner and lighter design. If you prioritize performance and portability for intensive tasks and are willing to invest more, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is the better choice. However, if you're looking for a simple laptop for general use and want to save money, the ASUS R410MA would suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
The ASUS R410MA has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is 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
6.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Z13 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is less suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and relatively low screen quality, which are not ideal for demanding visual tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 offers a more capable AMD Radeon 680M GPU and a higher-quality display, providing a better experience for gaming and 3D content, yet both have the same screen refresh rate, which is an important factor for smooth visuals.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a basic Intel Celeron processor, which is significantly less powerful than the AMD Ryzen 7 processor in the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, making it unsuitable for the demands of engineering and design. Additionally, the ThinkPad Z13 has higher-quality IPS display and more RAM and GPU power, which are crucial for engineering tasks and professional design work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
7.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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, with its lower resolution and brightness, may not provide the vibrant and clear visuals important for daily tasks and is insufficient for the color accuracy needed in engineering and design. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, likely offering better resolution and brightness, along with a higher range of colors, makes it suitable for general use and professional applications like CAD or photo editing. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D rendering, where the Lenovo's screen, despite being good in other areas, doesn't have the high refresh rates required for smooth visuals in fast-paced gaming environments.
Battery
8.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has 10 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 costs $1,000.
"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."
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
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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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