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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS R410MA offers a budget-friendly option that will serve well for general use. It is lightweight and easy to carry, making it convenient for mobility, but it's not designed for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D modeling, or gaming. Its screen and processing power are modest, suitable for everyday activities like browsing and document editing. On the other hand, the MSI Titan GT77 is significantly more expensive and comes with advanced specifications for high-end gaming, engineering, and creative work. Its larger, higher-resolution display and powerful components can handle demanding software. However, this also makes it less portable due to its greater weight and size. Choose the ASUS for affordability and portability for everyday tasks, or the MSI for top-tier performance in specialized or intensive applications at the cost of higher price and less portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Excellent for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5
8.9
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a weaker CPU and less RAM, which are crucial for smooth operation, and its TN screen offers inferior quality compared to the high-resolution Mini LED display of the MSI Titan GT77, which also boasts a more powerful CPU and substantially more RAM for multitasking. While the ASUS is more portable and has a longer battery life, the MSI's superior performance, screen quality, and additional features like better heat management make it far more suited for demanding tasks, although at the cost of portability and battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4
10.0
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class 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
10.0
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA, with a basic CPU and integrated graphics, is less suited for engineering and design tasks where a powerful processor, substantial RAM, and advanced graphics as found in the MSI Titan GT77 with a high-end CPU and dedicated GPU are very important. Additionally, the MSI's superior screen quality supports intricate work that relies on color accuracy and detail, whereas the ASUS's lesser screen may make detailed design work challenging; however, the ASUS is lighter and more portable, but that comes at a cost to performance.
Content Creation
5.7
9.1
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
4.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.1
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.7
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering screen quality, the ASUS R410MA has a display that might not meet your needs for clarity and vibrancy in everyday tasks, professional work like engineering and design, or for immersive gaming experiences due to its lower resolution and lackluster color representation. The MSI Titan GT77, on the other hand, provides top-tier visuals perfect for detailed work and general use with its high resolution and wide color gamut but falls short for gaming where a high refresh rate, which it lacks, is key to a smooth and responsive experience. For the best gaming setup, you would normally look for a laptop with both a high refresh rate and good resolution, which neither of these models offer.
Battery
8.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 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
$5,430
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
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How the ASUS R410MA and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS R410MA | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$111 | $5,430 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.71'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.8" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.54" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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."
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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