ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR vs. ASUS 15 (X509UA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS 15 (X509UA)
ASUS 15 (X509UA)

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR and ASUS 15 (X509UA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

high refresh rate

powerful graphics performance

RGB keyboard lighting

efficient cooling system

high price tag

limited battery life

no webcam

limited upgradeability

ASUS 15 (X509UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (X509UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance level

good connectivity options

average display quality

limited storage capacity

modest battery life

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR and ASUS 15 (X509UA)
84 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR vs. ASUS 15 (X509UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS 15 (X509UA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.61 cm 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate, magnesium alloy, plastic -
Colour Black Slate grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS 15 (X509UA)
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. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS 15 (X509UA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz -
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS 15 (X509UA)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS 15 (X509UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS 15 (X509UA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel HD Graphics 620
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Speaker, microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology ASUS SonicMaster
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS 15 (X509UA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS 15 (X509UA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 32 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS 15 (X509UA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS 15 (X509UA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS 15 (X509UA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS 15 (X509UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS 15 (X509UA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture 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
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, DisplayPort 1.2 UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, GOST-R
SAR Value - 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number AZ044T EJ064T
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