If you're looking for a laptop that is great for general use with a budget-friendly price, the ASUS R410MA is a solid option, though its lower storage and RAM, and modest processor mean it won't excel in more intensive tasks. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13, while more expensive, offers significantly better performance for engineering, 3D rendering, and machine learning due to its higher RAM, more powerful processor, and better graphics. Its smaller, higher-resolution touch screen is also more suitable for on-the-go use, and the laptop has a longer battery life. Additionally, the Razer has a higher build quality, better heat management, and extra features like a backlit keyboard and fingerprint reader, which may be attractive if your budget allows. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
The ASUS R410MA has no clear advantages over the Razer Book 13.
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Book 13 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA offers limited performance with a basic CPU and only 4GB of RAM, alongside a lower-quality TN screen, making it less suitable for general use compared to the Razer Book 13 which features a more powerful CPU, ample 16GB of RAM, and a higher-quality IPS display, providing a better overall experience including longer battery life and enhanced portability. The Razer Book 13 also benefits from a higher storage capacity, a backlit keyboard for ease of use, and better speaker and build quality, which contribute to its suitability for a broader range of tasks and environments.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 is only fair 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
7.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Book 13 is 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
5.7/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 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
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 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
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Razer Book 13 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS R410MA likely suffers in screen quality across uses due to lower resolution and dimmer display, which affects clarity and joy of use for everyday tasks, engineering software, and viewing game graphics. The Razer Book 13 excels in screen quality for general use and engineering with a brighter, sharper display and greater color accuracy, ensuring vibrant and detailed visuals for productive work and design tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite its high-resolution panel, the Razer Book 13 may fall short due to a lower refresh rate which is essential for smooth motion rendering in fast-paced games and animations.
Battery
8.5 Hours
14.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The Razer Book 13 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
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Book 13 to have excellent portability, while the ASUS R410MA has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS R410MA and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
"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 Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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