Considering the ASUS R410MA and the Lenovo V15, the ASUS stands out as being significantly less expensive; it is lighter and suited for basic tasks with its lower-end processor and less RAM. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15, while more expensive, offers a higher resolution screen, more storage, and more RAM paired with a stronger processor, making it better for more demanding tasks. The Lenovo also provides a larger screen size, which could be better for multimedia and productivity, but might reduce portability. Choose the ASUS if you prioritize cost savings and basic use, or the Lenovo if you need better performance and a higher quality display for professional or demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo V15 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA falls short in general use due to its basic Intel Celeron processor, limited RAM and storage, low-resolution screen, and subpar keyboard quality, while the Lenovo V15 excels with a more powerful AMD Ryzen processor, ample RAM and storage, higher screen resolution, and better overall build quality. Despite both having relatively good portability and adequate battery life, the ASUS's weaker performance and poorer display and input ergonomics make the Lenovo V15 a superior choice for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo V15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a weaker GPU with the Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a lower resolution, lower-quality TN panel, which makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Lenovo V15, which features a more capable AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 GPU and a higher resolution screen that is also a TN panel. Both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, but the better GPU and screen quality on the Lenovo V15 make it more appropriate for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
6.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo V15 is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is limited for engineering and design use due to its basic Intel Celeron CPU, only 4GB of RAM, and basic Intel UHD Graphics, which are not suited for demanding tasks or complex software that engineering and design work often require. In contrast, the Lenovo V15 offers better performance with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, a substantial 16GB of RAM, and an integrated Vega 7 GPU, making it more capable of handling the requirements of engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Lenovo V15 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
7.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo V15 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
5.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Lenovo V15 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, both the ASUS R410MA and Lenovo V15 have screens that offer lower resolution and brightness, which may not be as pleasing when browsing the web or watching videos. For engineering and design, the lack of wide color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB on these laptops means the colors may not be as accurate or vibrant for professional photo editing or graphic work. Lastly, in the realm of gaming and 3D, these laptops' screens lack high refresh rates, making them less smooth and responsive for fast-paced games and less suitable for creating or enjoying high-frame-rate 3D content.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Lenovo V15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
6.7/10
The Lenovo V15 has only fair 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
$579
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
"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 strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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