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Updated January 10, 2024·
If price is a major concern, the ASUS R410MA offers basic functionality at a considerably lower cost, suitable for general use like browsing and document editing. However, the Razer Blade 18, while significantly pricier, provides a powerful experience suited for intense 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming thanks to a top-tier processor and graphics card. The Razer also boasts a superior build quality, a more vivid display, and better speakers. Its larger screen and more substantial battery offer longer usage but make it heavier and less portable. If portability and budget are priorities, lean towards ASUS, but for top performance in demanding tasks, the Razer is the unequivocal choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- 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
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5
8.5
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 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 Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and lower quality TN display, which significantly affect performance and visual experience, while its lightweight design and longer battery life offer better portability. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18 provides a very good experience for general use with its powerful Intel i9 processor, ample RAM, high-quality IPS display with better color coverage and brightness, at the cost of being heavier and having a shorter battery life, which impacts its portability.
Gaming and AI
5.4
8.9
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 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
9.3
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a much weaker CPU, less RAM, an inferior integrated GPU, and a lower quality screen rendering it poorly suited for demanding engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the Razer Blade 18 is equipped with a high-end CPU, substantial RAM, a powerful dedicated GPU, and a high-quality screen, making it excellent for those purposes but sacrifices portability due to its larger size and weight.
Content Creation
5.7
8.6
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 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
8.5
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 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
8.9
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 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, a clear, sharp image and comfortable brightness are key, which the Razer Blade 18 provides with its high-resolution, bright display, whereas the ASUS R410MA's lower resolution and dimmer screen make for a less satisfying everyday experience. For engineering and design, accurate colors are essential; the Razer Blade 18's wider color gamut means it can show a broader range of colors precisely, unlike the ASUS R410MA's screen which likely misses out on subtler color shades. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, a screen's ability to keep up with fast-moving images is crucial, and while the Razer Blade 18's high-quality display is beneficial, its lower refresh rate holds it back, possibly resulting in less fluid motion than desired for fast-paced gaming.
Battery
8.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
8.5
The Razer Blade 18 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
$229
$10
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $229 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
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How the ASUS R410MA and the Razer Blade 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS R410MA | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$229 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.71'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.8" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.54" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i9-13950HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 1440p | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS R410MA
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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."
Razer Blade 18
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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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