The ASUS R410MA is a budget-friendly laptop, offering basic performance suitable for general tasks like web browsing and document editing, with a battery life that supports moderate use. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 costs more but provides significantly superior performance, especially for engineering, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks. The Xenia 14 also boasts better screen quality and resolution, which is advantageous for tasks that involve visual detail. Additionally, the Xenia 14 has a longer battery life and a more lightweight design, making it more portable. For gaming, however, neither of these laptops are ideal as they don't include dedicated gaming hardware. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
The ASUS R410MA has no clear advantages over the XPG Xenia 14.
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The XPG Xenia 14 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA is poorly suited for general use due to its basic Intel Celeron processor, lower RAM, and subpar TN screen with lower resolution. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 offers good general use capabilities with a more powerful Intel i5 processor, higher RAM, superior IPS screen with higher resolution, and better battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
7.0/10
The XPG Xenia 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA falls short in gaming and 3D tasks due to its basic Intel Celeron processor and an entry-level GPU which are not suited for graphics-intensive activities, paired with a lower-quality TN screen with just standard refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
6.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The XPG Xenia 14 is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA, with a basic Intel Celeron processor, less RAM, and a lower-resolution TN screen, is not suited for demanding engineering and design tasks that require more processing power and better visual accuracy. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 boasts a more powerful Intel i5 processor, greater RAM, and a higher-resolution IPS screen, making it better for handling such activities efficiently and providing superior screen quality for detailed work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The XPG Xenia 14 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
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The XPG Xenia 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
5.1/10
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The XPG Xenia 14 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's screen lacks in resolution and brightness, which undermines the clarity and visibility needed for general use, especially if you're working in well-lit environments or need multiple windows open side by side. For engineering and design professionals who require accurate color reproduction, the absence of wide color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB on the XPG Xenia 14 could limit the fidelity of the work, even if the resolution and brightness are adequate. Lastly, gaming and 3D applications demand high refresh rates for smooth visuals, and with both laptops not excelling in this aspect and only the XPG offering satisfactory resolution and panel type, neither is ideal for intense gaming or 3D rendering.
Battery
8.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The XPG Xenia 14 has 10 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
14.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS R410MA has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.2/10
The XPG Xenia 14 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
$800
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
"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 Xenia 14 is a top 14-inch laptop under 1 kg. ADATA isn't exactly known for its laptops and so we weren't expecting much from its first 14-inch Ultrabook. With that said, we're pleasantly surprised by how well the Xenia 14 looks and performs. Not only is it incredibly light, but it has a color accurate 16:10 display, high CPU and GPU performance, easy RAM and SSD serviceability, plenty of port options including Thunderbolt 4, and long battery life. It packs a lot of punch and features considering the size and weight to be better than even the LG Gram series."
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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.
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