ASUS A509JA (BQ088) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LWS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS A509JA (BQ088) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LWS). 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 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

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LWS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LWS) 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

robust build quality

heavyweight design

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS A509JA (BQ088) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LWS)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS A509JA (BQ088) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LWS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LWS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.35 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Transparent silver Black
DISPLAY ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LWS)
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. - 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LWS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LWS)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 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 0 0
STORAGE ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LWS)
Total Capacity - 1.024 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level - RAID 0
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LWS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD 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, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LWS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LWS)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 66 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LWS)
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 A509JA (BQ088) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LWS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LWS)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LWS)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LWS)
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, hard drive password System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
SAR Value 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number - HF061T
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