The ASUS R410MA is a more budget-friendly option, making it suitable if you're looking to save money. However, it has a lower storage capacity, less random-access memory, and a less powerful processor and graphics unit compared to the LG Ultra 16. The ASUS's battery is also smaller, which could mean less usage time between charges, and it has a basic display quality with lower resolution. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 16, while more expensive, provides enhanced performance with more storage, more RAM, and a powerful processor and graphics unit — great for more demanding applications like engineering, 3D rendering, and machine learning. Additionally, it has a larger, higher-resolution display with better color accuracy, which would be beneficial for tasks that require a visually precise screen. The LG's battery offers longer life, and despite being a bit heavier, it is designed to be portable. The decision really boils down to how much you value performance and screen quality over cost savings and whether your usage requires the advanced capabilities of the LG Ultra 16. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a lower-end CPU, less RAM, a lower resolution TN screen, and shorter battery life, making it less suitable for general use compared to the LG Ultra 16, which boasts a higher-end CPU, more RAM, a higher resolution IPS screen, and longer battery life, providing a better overall experience. Additionally, the LG Ultra 16 has a larger, higher quality storage, and a backlit keyboard, while managing heat better and operating quietly, further enhancing its suitability for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
10.0/10
The LG Ultra 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA falls short in gaming and 3D due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a lower-tier Intel Celeron processor which are not designed for high-performance tasks. The LG Ultra 16, on the other hand, offers better gaming and 3D capabilities with its more advanced AMD Ryzen 7 processor featuring integrated Vega 8 graphics, which are more suitable for demanding applications.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
7.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Ultra 16 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA falls short for engineering and design use as it has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor, basic integrated graphics, only 4GB RAM, and a lower-resolution TN panel, which limits multitasking capabilities and visual details. In contrast, the LG Ultra 16 is equipped with a stronger AMD Ryzen CPU, more robust integrated graphics, 16GB RAM, and a higher-resolution IPS display, enhancing processing power, visual clarity, and overall performance for demanding tasks.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 16 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
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The LG Ultra 16 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
6.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The LG Ultra 16 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 screen may disappoint across various applications due to its likely lower resolution and brightness levels, which can impact your experience whether you're writing documents, watching videos, or browsing the web. For engineering and design work, the LG Ultra 16's fair screen quality suggests better color accuracy and wider color gamuts, allowing for more precise color work, although it still lacks the superior range that professionals might seek. Gaming and 3D tasks would be less than ideal on both laptops, as subpar refresh rates on both models can lead to less smooth visuals, with the LG's fair panel type and resolution only slightly cushioning the blow for non-gaming uses.
Battery
8.5 Hours
17.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 16 has 17 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
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the LG Ultra 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
6.5/10
The LG Ultra 16 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the LG Ultra 16 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."
"Unlike the gram, the Ultra PC isn't designed to be as lightweight as possible. The 16-inch laptop is a whole 400 g (0.88 lb) heavier than its 16-inch gram counterpart partly because its chassis is not made of magnesium. Other than that, the Ultra PC seems like a copy of the gram – but with longer battery life, lower noise levels, and a clean, delicate look."
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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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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