ASUS 15 (M509DA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS 15 (M509DA) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4). 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 ThinkPad L13 (20R4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

compact and portable

reliable performance

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

higher price segment

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 15 (M509DA) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (M509DA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 2.29 cm 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Transparent silver Black
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (M509DA) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
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 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (M509DA) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 4.1 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 ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS 15 (M509DA) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (M509DA) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY ASUS 15 (M509DA) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.1 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (M509DA) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS 15 (M509DA) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (M509DA) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (M509DA) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
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, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, GOST-R RoHS
SAR Value 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb) 0.98 W/kg (body), 0.98 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Model Number EJ381 -
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