ASUS 15 (X509UA) vs. ASUS A509JA (BQ088)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS 15 (X509UA)
ASUS 15 (X509UA)

Our Rating: 75 %

ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
ASUS A509JA (BQ088)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS 15 (X509UA) and ASUS A509JA (BQ088). 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 (X509UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (X509UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance level

good connectivity options

average display quality

limited storage capacity

modest battery life

no backlit keyboard

ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS A509JA (BQ088) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

sleek modern design

lightweight and portable

solid state drive included

full hd display

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 15 (X509UA) and ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (X509UA) vs. ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (X509UA) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 2.29 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Slate grey Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (X509UA) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
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)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (X509UA) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY ASUS 15 (X509UA) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS 15 (X509UA) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
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 (X509UA) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - VGA
Sound Speaker, microphone Speaker, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (X509UA) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
BATTERY ASUS 15 (X509UA) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 32 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (X509UA) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
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, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS 15 (X509UA) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (X509UA) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (X509UA) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (X509UA) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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, hard drive 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) 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number EJ064T -
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