ASUS 15 (M509DA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS 15 (M509DA) and Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340). 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

Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large display size

adequate storage capacity

comfortable keyboard

decent build quality

average battery life

modest graphics performance

heavier design

no usb-c port

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 15 (M509DA) and Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
73 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (M509DA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 2.29 cm 41.3 cm x 28.46 cm x 2.43 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Transparent silver Granite black
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (M509DA) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 60%
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (M509DA) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS 15 (M509DA) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS 15 (M509DA) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (M509DA) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS 15 (M509DA) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.7 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (M509DA) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS 15 (M509DA) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (M509DA) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (M509DA) Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, GOST-R RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number EJ381 17IWL 81M0
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