ASUS 15 (X509JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (X509JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

crisp full HD display

average battery life

moderate performance

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics power

ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW) 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

solid build quality

heavy and bulky

average battery life

no webcam

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 15 (X509JA) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
74 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (X509JA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (X509JA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 2.29 cm -
Weight 1.9 kg -
Colour Slate grey Original black
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (X509JA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
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. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC, 50% Adobe RGB, 67% sRGB
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (X509JA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS 15 (X509JA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS 15 (X509JA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (X509JA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (X509JA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
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 (X509JA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 66 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (X509JA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
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 (X509JA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (X509JA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (X509JA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), MyASUS Microsoft 365 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (X509JA) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features System password System password, Aura Sync light bar
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 EJ025T HN037T
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