The ASUS R410MA is a budget-friendly option and significantly less expensive than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, appropriate for basic tasks with its modest processor and memory. However, if you need a laptop for more intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, gaming, or engineering applications, the MSI has a powerful processor and high-end graphics card, making it much better suited for these demanding tasks. The MSI also boasts a higher-quality display and is more future-proof with its newer technology and better performance but comes with a higher price tag. The ASUS is more portable due to its lighter weight, while the MSI offers a better keyboard and additional features like RGB lighting. Both have similar battery life, but the ASUS is more limited in connectivity options and overall capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a weaker CPU, less RAM, and a lower-quality screen, resulting in poor performance for general use, whereas the MSI Stealth 14 Studio boasts a much stronger CPU, more RAM, a higher-resolution and better-quality screen, contributing to its good performance for a variety of tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA, with its basic Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics 600, is not built for gaming or 3D performance and has a standard screen refresh rate, which underperforms for fast-paced visuals. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio boasts a higher-end Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card, equipped for demanding tasks, and comes with a higher screen refresh rate, enhancing gaming and 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
8.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is less suitable for engineering and design because it has a basic Intel Celeron processor, limited memory, and integrated graphics which struggle with demanding tasks, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio excels with a powerful Intel i7 processor, ample memory, and a high-end Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU that can easily handle intensive software used in these fields. The MSI also offers superior screen quality with an IPS panel and higher resolution, contributing to its advantages for detailed engineering and design work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
7.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
7.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers a brighter display with higher resolution, which means clearer and more vibrant images, making it preferable over the ASUS R410MA's dimmer and lower-resolution screen. The MSI's screen also covers a wider color gamut, which is essential for professionals in engineering and design who require accurate color representation for their work. However, gamers who prioritize fluid motion would find the ASUS lacking, despite its inadequacies, since the MSI's refresh rate is not as high as gaming-grade laptops, which limits its ability to display fast-moving visuals smoothly.
Battery
8.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has 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
14.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.6/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has 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
$1,432
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,432.
"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."
"You'll find a versatility in the MSI Stealth 14 Studio that isn’t matched by many content-creator laptops we've tested of late. The small frame allows you to (potentially) work from anywhere with an outlet and, if noise isn’t a concern, run your most demanding of programs, thanks to some powerful hardware inside. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is an attractive and powerful option if you want a portable laptop to be the center of your content work setup."
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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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