Based on your needs, consider the following: if price is a major concern and your tasks aren't demanding, the ASUS R410MA, with its lower cost, basic performance, and longer battery life, might work for you, however, it has a lower quality display and less power for intensive tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, while more expensive, offers significantly better performance for engineering, 3D, and machine learning tasks, a higher quality display with touch support, and is still quite portable. The ThinkBook also has a more modern design and a backlit keyboard, which could enhance your overall experience and productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
The ASUS R410MA has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has a less powerful CPU, lower quality screen, and poorer scores in battery life, keyboard quality, and speakers, making it suboptimal for general use. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s offers a high-performance CPU, superior screen quality, and better ratings for battery life, keyboard, and speakers, making it a better fit for general purposes.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA has an entry-level GPU and a basic screen, making it poorly suited for gaming and 3D tasks, whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has a more powerful integrated GPU and a higher quality screen, making it moderately better for such uses.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is 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 weaker CPU, less RAM, a basic GPU, and a lower-quality TN screen. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is better equipped with a high-performance CPU, more RAM, a more capable integrated GPU, and a higher-resolution IPS display, ensuring smoother and more detailed visual work which is essential for engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
7.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When choosing between the ASUS R410MA and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s for general use, the ThinkBook may be preferable due to a higher resolution and brighter display which enhances the viewing experience for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design work, the ThinkBook again stands out with a display that covers a wider range of colors, essential for accurate rendering and editing. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short, yet the ThinkBook's superior screen quality for other tasks could still make it a more versatile choice despite a lower refresh rate that's not ideal for high-speed gaming visuals.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has 8 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkBook 13s to have excellent portability, while the ASUS R410MA has very good portability.
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How the ASUS R410MA and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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 best thing about the ThinkBook 13S is that it’s a good deal. Business buyers looking for ThinkPad-level performance and software without ThinkPad pricing will probably find the ThinkBook a solid option. While nothing about it is really spectacular, it’s certainly unusual to see the ThinkBook’s screen resolution at a sub-$1,000 price, and its performance will be more than adequate for most office tasks. The generous port selection, 16:10 aspect ratio, physical webcam shutter, and clear audio are certainly icing on the cake."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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