ASUS 15 (M509DA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS 15 (M509DA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 SCAR 15 (G532LW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

heavier than competitors

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 15 (M509DA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (M509DA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 2.29 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.35 kg
Colour Transparent silver Black
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
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 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache L2 - 4 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 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 SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA -
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 66 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Keystone II
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
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 AZ056T
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