ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) vs. ASUS F515JA (BR097T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)

Our Rating: 72 %

ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
ASUS F515JA (BR097T)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) and ASUS F515JA (BR097T). 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 X515EA (BQ945T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

efficient multitasking

adequate connectivity options

average battery life

modest display resolution

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics performance

ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS F515JA (BR097T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast SSD storage

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB-C ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) and ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) vs. ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Plastic Plastic
Colour Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom) Slate grey
DISPLAY ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - VGA
Video Resolutions - 640 x 480
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - System password
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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