ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) and ASUS X515EA (BQ959W). 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 ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

compact and lightweight

powerful performance setup

touchscreen functionality

solid build quality

premium price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

lightweight design

solid state drive included

decent battery life

full hd display

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer usb ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) and ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.99 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium-aluminum alloy Plastic
Colour Celestial blue Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, IPS-level, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX250 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
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 Speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Bang & Olufsen Audio, Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Type Keyboard, stylus, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard, 12.6" touch display Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee, MyASUS, System Diagnosis, Battery Health Charging, AppDeals, Tru2Life -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter, sleeve, stand Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift -
SAR Value 0.529 W/kg (body), 0.529 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index - 6.2 (out of 10)
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