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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS R410MA is a budget-friendly option with basic performance suitable for simple tasks such as web browsing and document editing, and it's lightweight making it portable. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14, while significantly more expensive, is a high-performance laptop with a powerful processor and graphics card, excellent for 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, and engineering tasks. It boasts a better display, build quality, and significantly longer battery life. The Razer Blade is also quite portable, but it is heavier and comes with a more substantial power brick than the ASUS. If cost is the main concern and your usage is light, the ASUS may suffice, but for demanding tasks and a premium experience, the Razer Blade 14 is far superior. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
- The ASUS R410MA has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- 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
8.1
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is considered poor for general use due to its basic CPU, limited RAM, lower quality TN screen with a modest resolution, and lesser storage, which may not handle multitasking or high-definition content well. Conversely, the Razer Blade 14 excels with a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, superior IPS display with high resolution, greater storage capacity, and a more robust battery, providing a more seamless and engaging user experience for a variety of tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.4
7.9
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a lower-end Intel Celeron processor and integrated Intel UHD Graphics, which restrain its ability to run demanding games and 3D applications smoothly, while the Razer Blade 14 is equipped with a robust AMD Ryzen CPU and an Nvidia RTX GPU known for excellent gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
5.3
8.4
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
5.7
8.1
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 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
7.9
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 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
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 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 ASUS R410MA screen may fall short in clarity, brightness, and color vividness due to its lower resolution and basic panel type, while the Razer Blade 14 offers sharper images and more vibrant colors with its higher resolution and advanced panel technology. In engineering and design tasks where accurate color representation is crucial, the Razer Blade 14's screen includes a wider color gamut ensuring precise hues, but the ASUS R410MA's limited color range can affect the fidelity of visual projects. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the Razer Blade 14 may disappoint with its lower refresh rate that results in less fluid motion, whereas the ASUS R410MA, despite its lower overall screen quality, still lacks the necessary refresh rate to provide an optimal experience in such demanding scenarios.
Build Quality
5.1
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 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
$260
$1,965
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $260 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,965.
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Key similarities
Battery
8.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS R410MA and Razer Blade 14 both have very good portability.
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How the ASUS R410MA and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS R410MA | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$260 | $1,965 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.71'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.8" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.54" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 1080p | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
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."
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NotebookCheck
Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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