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

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb amoled display

lightweight design

powerful processor performance

fast charging support

enhanced multitasking capabilities

higher price point

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS A509JA (BQ088) and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS A509JA (BQ088) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm 35.54 cm x 25.04 cm x 1.25 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Transparent silver Graphite
DISPLAY ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - AMOLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 212
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 120% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 16 million colours
Features Anti-glare HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate, Eye Caring, gaming performance
PROCESSOR ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1340P / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
MEMORY ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6000 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 216 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
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 - 1080p
Sound Speaker, microphone AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 76 Watt
AC ADAPTER ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - Pro keyboard
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Backlit
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Slots - 2 x SSD (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
HDMI
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Samsung Recovery Solution, Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share, Samsung Pass, Second Screen, Private Share, Galaxy Book Experience
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Included Accessories Power adapter 65W USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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 -
Compliant Standards - IEC 61960
SAR Value 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb) -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.607 W/kg (body)
0.607 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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