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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 1 typically costs less and offers a full HD screen, which is better for general use like browsing and watching videos. However, it's slightly heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the ASUS R410MA. The ASUS laptop is more portable due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it a good choice for those on the go, but its screen has a lower resolution that isn't as crisp for watching content or detailed work. Both laptops have similar performance levels which are suitable for basic tasks but not for intensive 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering software. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 1
- The Acer Aspire 1 has no clear advantages over the ASUS R410MA.
Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
- Very good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
5.2
5.1
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 1 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the Acer Aspire 1 and ASUS R410MA have screens that may not be as sharp or vibrant due to lower resolution and brightness levels which can lead to a less enjoyable browsing or streaming experience. For engineering and design tasks, the screens fall short as they likely do not cover a wide color gamut, making them less suitable for accurately displaying different hues essential for precise design work. When it comes to 3D work and gaming, their displays could disappoint with lower refresh rates, resulting in less smooth visuals, and the panel type and resolution may not provide the clarity and detail desired by gamers or professionals working with 3D graphics.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Aspire 1 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the Acer Aspire 1 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$215
$260
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Acer Aspire 1 has a price of $215 and the ASUS R410MA costs $260.
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Key similarities
General Use
5.8
5.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Aspire 1 and ASUS R410MA are both poor for general use.
The Acer Aspire 1 and ASUS R410MA are not ideal for general use mainly because of their low-powered Intel Celeron processors and minimal RAM, which limit multitasking and overall performance. Additionally, the Acer's lower screen quality and ASUS's inferior keyboard and speaker quality, along with both having basic storage capacities, contribute to providing a less satisfactory user experience for typical computing tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.7
5.5
2.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Aspire 1 and ASUS R410MA are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 1 and ASUS R410MA are not suitable for gaming and 3D due to their basic Intel Celeron integrated graphics and standard 60Hz screen refresh rates which do not support the high graphics requirements of modern games. Additionally, while both have TN panels, the Acer's full HD screen is higher quality than the ASUS's lower resolution display, but this does not make them better for gaming where powerful GPUs and fast refresh rates are crucial.
Engineering and Design
5.5
5.3
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Acer Aspire 1 and ASUS R410MA are both poor for engineering and design.
The Acer Aspire 1 and ASUS R410MA are suboptimal for engineering and design due to their weak CPUs (Intel Celeron variants) and limited RAM, which struggle with demanding software typical in these fields. Additionally, their basic integrated GPUs and lower-quality TN screens don't provide the visual clarity and color accuracy needed for detailed design work.
Content Creation
5.9
5.7
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Aspire 1 and ASUS R410MA are both poor for content creation.
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
6.1
5.6
3.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 1 to be only fair 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.
Build Quality
5.5
5.1
The Acer Aspire 1 and ASUS R410MA both have poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Aspire 1 and the ASUS R410MA compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Aspire 1 | ASUS R410MA |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$215 | $260 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.78'' | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 2.87 lbs | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | UHD Graphics | UHD Graphics 600 | |
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | |||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | No | No | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 36.7 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Warranty Period | |||
Warranty Period | 1 year | 1 year | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Acer Aspire 1
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CNET
Joshua Goldman | May 2020
"There are no surprises and nothing's extraordinary here but this laptop's price. For those in need of an inexpensive Windows laptop for undemanding tasks, though, the Acer Aspire 1 offers just enough to get the basics done and a larger screen to do them on."
ASUS R410MA
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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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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
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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