ASUS A509JA (BQ088) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS A509JA (BQ088) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE). 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 VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution oled display

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS A509JA (BQ088) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS A509JA (BQ088) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Transparent silver Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology 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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Speaker, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 50 Watt
AC ADAPTER ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS A509JA (BQ088) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password, hard drive password System password, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS IceCool Plus, ASUS Antibacterial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
SAR Value 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number - HN054W
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