ASUS 15 (M509DA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS 15 (M509DA) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS 15 (M509DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (M509DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance

decent battery life

average display quality

limited upgrade options

no backlit keyboard

mediocre sound output

ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

refreshing 144Hz display

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

adequate cooling system

heavy and bulky

no webcam included

limited battery life

scarce port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 15 (M509DA) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (M509DA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 2.29 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.58 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Transparent silver Original black
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC, 50% Adobe RGB, 67% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L2 - 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
MEMORY ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA -
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Operating System (OS) No operating system No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, GOST-R -
SAR Value 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number EJ381 HN088
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