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 VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS A509JA (BQ088) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS A509JA (BQ088) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm 35.97 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Plastic Plastic
Colour Transparent silver Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology 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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Speaker, microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI 1.4
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
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, hard drive password MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
SAR Value 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb) -
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