ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) vs. ASUS A509JA (BQ088)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) and ASUS A509JA (BQ088). 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 ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 144Hz display

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) and ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) vs. ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 2.57 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Metal Plastic
Colour Black Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
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. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features WideView, slim bezel design, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB Hybrid Drive - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Speaker, microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 32 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, per-key RGB, keystone button Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Included Accessories Power adapter, web camera 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 Anti-dust cooling system, 3D Flow Zone design, Aura Sync light bar System password, hard drive password
SAR Value - 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb)
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