The ASUS R410MA is a budget-friendly option suitable for general use with basic performance, but it has limited storage and lower quality screen and build. If you prioritize saving money and don't need advanced features, it could be sufficient. On the other hand, the MSI GE66 Raider is a high-performance laptop with a premium price tag, offering significantly better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming, as well as a high-resolution screen with better color coverage. It is heavier and less portable, so consider it if you need a powerful laptop primarily for use in a fixed location. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
8.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a less powerful CPU, less RAM, and a lower quality TN screen, which affects its ability to handle multiple tasks and produce vibrant visuals, making it less suitable for general use compared to the MSI GE66 Raider, which boasts a high-end CPU, ample RAM, and a high-resolution IPS display, enhancing performance and visual experience for a variety of tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
8.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good 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
9.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA struggles with engineering and design tasks due to its basic Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics, which lag significantly behind in performance and screen quality compared to the MSI GE66 Raider's advanced Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider 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
5.6/10
8.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI GE66 Raider 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
5.1/10
8.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider 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 likely has a lower resolution and lacks the brightness and sharpness needed for a pleasing visual experience, making it less suitable across all use cases especially for tasks requiring detail like general computing and engineering. The MSI GE66 Raider, with better resolution and brightness, offers clarity and vibrant colors ideal for general use and professional design work, but its lower refresh rate may disappoint in fast-paced 3D games. Since color accuracy, essential for engineering and design, is strong in the Raider owing to its wider color gamut coverage, it stands above the ASUS for these specific tasks.
Battery
8.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The MSI GE66 Raider 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The MSI GE66 Raider 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
$3,199
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the MSI GE66 Raider costs $3,199.
"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 MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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