LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) vs. ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) and ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W). 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.

LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptionally lightweight design

impressive battery life

crisp full HD display

solid state drive storage

robust build quality

average graphics performance

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance

fast SSD storage

average battery life

mediocre display quality

limited upgrade options

no backlit keyboard.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) and ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
71 % - Design
65 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) vs. ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.68 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.099 kg 1.8 kg
Colour White Transparent silver
DISPLAY LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
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 - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 96% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
RAM 16 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speaker, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 21.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 48 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Scrolling, gesture function, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Slots 2 x SSD (1 free) -
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.1
Headphone output
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) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial), LG Easy Guide, LG Control Center, LG Update Center, LG On Screen Display 3, LG Reader Mode McAfee, MyASUS
MISCELLANEOUS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 Dust-resistant, shock-resistant, pressure-resistant, vibration-resistant ASUS Tru2Life Technology
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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Model Number V.AA78A1 -
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