ASUS 15 (M509DA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS 15 (M509DA) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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 (G512LV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

rgb keyboard lighting

efficient thermal management

sturdy build quality

heavy and bulky

average battery life

no webcam

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 15 (M509DA) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (M509DA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
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 -
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
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
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display -
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache L2 - 4 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Smart Amp
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A -
INPUT ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
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
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI, Aura Creator
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
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 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 HN230T
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