ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA) vs. ASUS A516MA (BQ169)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA) and ASUS A516MA (BQ169). 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 ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

lightweight and portable

excellent battery life

fast ssd storage

comfortable keyboard

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 (UX325JA) and ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA) vs. ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.4 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 Aluminum Plastic
Colour Pine grey Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA) 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 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, Pantone Validated ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 605
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 67 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA) 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 (UX325JA) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack (on supplied cable)
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 (UX325JA) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack 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
SAR Value 0.315 W/kg (body), 0.315 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number KG236T -
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