ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) vs. ASUS 15 (X515JA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) and ASUS 15 (X515JA). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 120Hz display

RGB keyboard lighting

effective cooling system

sturdy build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

no webcam

limited port selection

ASUS 15 (X515JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (X515JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance

good connectivity options

average battery life

basic display quality

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) and ASUS 15 (X515JA)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) vs. ASUS 15 (X515JA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.58 cm 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Plastic Plastic
Colour Black Silver | Slate grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 50% Adobe RGB, 67% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Speaker, microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.7 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - 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 System password
Repairability Index - 6.1 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty - International warranty - 1 year
Model Number - EJ2133W
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