ASUS A509JA (BQ088) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS A509JA (BQ088) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

decent battery life

solid performance

average display quality

heavier than competitors

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS A509JA (BQ088) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS A509JA (BQ088) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Transparent silver Black
DISPLAY ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Harman/kardon stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek R8111GUS
BATTERY ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.7 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, hard drive password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb) 0.438 W/kg (body), 0.438 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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