The ASUS R410MA is much less expensive, making it a budget-friendly option ideal for general use with its basic processor and graphics, moderate storage and memory, lower resolution display, and lighter weight. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE76 costs significantly more, but provides top-tier performance for gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, with a powerful processor, high-end graphics, large storage, ample memory, a high-resolution display, and better build quality, at the expense of a heavier build and potentially shorter battery life due to its high-end components. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
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
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a lower-end CPU, less RAM, and a lower-quality display, which makes it less suitable for a smooth general use experience, while also being more portable and having better battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE76 offers a high-end CPU, ample RAM, a superior display for clarity and color, and better sound and keyboard quality but is less portable and has a shorter battery life, making it more suited for performance-intensive tasks rather than on-the-go usage.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
8.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 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
9.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has lower-end internals like Intel Celeron CPU and basic integrated graphics, coupled with a modest screen, constraining its performance in demanding engineering and design applications. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE76 boasts a high-powered Intel i7 CPU, superior Nvidia RTX GPU, and a high-quality screen, making it well-suited for intensive tasks that require robust computing power and detailed visuals.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 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
8.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE76 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
8.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, the ASUS laptop's screen may be less sharp, dull, and harder to view in bright environments compared to the MSI laptop which likely has a higher resolution, more vibrant colors, and brighter display. For engineering and design tasks where color accuracy is crucial, the ASUS laptop might fall short in delivering the wide color gamuts needed, while the MSI likely provides better coverage of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, rendering it more suitable for professional color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, the MSI's screen, despite its high quality in other areas, may not offer a high enough refresh rate, making the experience less fluid than on laptops designed specifically for gaming with faster screens.
Battery
8.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE76 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 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
$3,552
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
"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 GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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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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