ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) vs. ASUS A516MA (BQ169)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) and ASUS A516MA (BQ169). 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 ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

excellent battery life

robust build quality

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average webcam quality

higher price point

ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS A516MA (BQ169) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid battery life

decent processor performance

includes usb-c port

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) and ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) vs. ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.42 cm x 20.3 cm x 1.39 cm 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.14 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Pine grey Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" OLED 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 550 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, NanoEdge display, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 88% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
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)
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 605
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features AI noise cancelling ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 67 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone output (on supplied adapter)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Included Accessories Sleeve, USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter, USB-A to RJ45 gigabit ethernet adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift System password
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number KG386T -
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