LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) and ASUS X515EA (BQ959W). 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 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 LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) and ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
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
Case Material - Plastic
Colour White Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
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 - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 96% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, IPS-level, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
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 X515EA (BQ959W)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X -
COMMUNICATIONS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
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 X515EA (BQ959W)
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 X515EA (BQ959W)
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 X515EA (BQ959W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight 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 X515EA (BQ959W)
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) -
SOFTWARE LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial), LG Easy Guide, LG Control Center, LG Update Center, LG On Screen Display 3, LG Reader Mode -
MISCELLANEOUS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
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 -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Repairability Index - 6.2 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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Model Number V.AA78A1 -
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