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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS R410MA is a budget-friendly laptop, suitable for general use like web browsing and document editing. It's more portable due to its lower weight and has a longer battery life, but it has limited performance capabilities with basic storage, RAM, and a lower-tier processor. The display is also of basic quality. In contrast, the MSI GF65 Thin costs more and offers higher performance suitable for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming because of a superior processor, graphics card, and more RAM and storage. It is less portable and has a shorter battery life, however, it includes features like hardware ray tracing, backlit keyboard, and an overall better build for those who need a powerful machine for intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI GF65 Thin
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5
6.5
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The MSI GF65 Thin is only fair for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is less suitable for general use due to its basic CPU, minimal RAM, lower-quality TN screen, and short battery life, making it less ideal for multitasking and viewing content. In contrast, the MSI GF65 Thin has a more robust CPU, double the RAM, a higher-quality IPS screen with better resolution, and a larger battery that compensates for its increased weight and lower portability, still making it a fair choice for general tasks despite its gaming-oriented features.
Gaming and AI
5.4
6.8
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI GF65 Thin is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA, which has an Intel Celeron processor and integrated Intel UHD Graphics, is not suitable for gaming or 3D applications due to its lower computing power and basic graphics capabilities, as well as a standard screen refresh rate. On the other hand, the MSI GF65 Thin comes with a significantly more powerful Intel i5 processor and a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, allowing it to handle gaming and 3D tasks much more effectively, also boasting a high refresh rate screen which is conducive to smoother gameplay.
Engineering and Design
5.3
6.7
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The MSI GF65 Thin is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA's Intel Celeron processor and 4 GB of RAM, alongside basic Intel UHD Graphics, make it poorly suited for the demands of engineering and design software, whereas the MSI GF65 Thin's more robust Intel i5 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU deliver the high performance necessary for such tasks.
Content Creation
5.7
6.8
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GF65 Thin is only fair 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
6.3
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI GF65 Thin is only fair 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
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The MSI GF65 Thin 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 dimmer display, which makes it less suitable for tasks that require sharp visuals and vibrant colors, affecting its performance across use cases. The MSI GF65 Thin might offer a better resolution and acceptable brightness for daily tasks and some creative work, but its color range might not meet professional engineering and design standards. Additionally, while suitable for moderate use, the MSI's refresh rate may not be high enough to satisfy the smooth, fast-paced visuals that gaming and 3D modeling demand.
Battery
8.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The MSI GF65 Thin has 4.5 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
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the MSI GF65 Thin has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
6.7
The MSI GF65 Thin 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
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the MSI GF65 Thin costs $1,100.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS R410MA | MSI GF65 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$111 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.71'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.8" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.54" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i5-10500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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PCMag
Matthew Buzzi | August 2021
"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."
MSI GF65 Thin
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NotebookCheck
Allen Ngo | March 2021
"The MSI GF65 Thin offers a GeForce RTX 3060 on a budget. The MSI GF65 is a relatively inexpensive RTX 3060 laptop and, perhaps not coincidentally, it also comes with a slower-than-average RTX 3060 GPU. Other laptops we've tested thus far with the same GPU are about 10 to 15 percent faster. CPU performance is also slightly slower than average unless if users decide to enable Cooler Boost mode. Colors, black-white response times, Thunderbolt, and DisplayPort are either average or completely omitted. Gamers who want to maximize performance-per-dollar without sacrificing RAM or SSD upgradeability will find the lightweight MSI GF65 attractive."
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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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