ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) and ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA). 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 M515DA (BQ1214) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid state drive

adequate connectivity options

full hd display

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited upgradeability

no backlit keyboard

ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vivid oled display

lightweight and portable

efficient amd processor

fast ssd storage

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average webcam quality

can get pricey

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) and ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 31.36 cm x 22.06 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Slate grey Jade black
DISPLAY ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" OLED
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, 83% screen-to-body ratio Glossy, NanoEdge display, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 90% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes
Sound Speaker, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI-based noise cancellation
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 75 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
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 M515DA (BQ1214) ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2021, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, backpack, wired optical mouse, Carry bag USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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 ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Intelligent Performance Technology (AIPT)
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number - KN150W
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