ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) vs. ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) and ASUS M515DA (BQ1214). 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 Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful amd processor

lightweight and portable

high-quality audio system

fast ssd storage

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

higher price point

ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid state drive

adequate connectivity options

full hd display

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited upgradeability

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) and ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) vs. ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 23.8 cm x 1.8 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.8 kg
Colour Pine grey Slate grey
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, blue light reduction, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 88% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 4 MB
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
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 Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Speaker, microphone
Audio Features Input: AI noise cancelling ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 96 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home No operating system
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2021, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, backpack, wired optical mouse, Carry bag
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift, ASUS IceCool Pro System password
Compliant Standards CTR 21, UL 1459, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950, EU RoHS, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, EU REACH -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number KY213W -
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