LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) vs. ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) and ASUS X515MA (EJ869W). 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 X515MA (EJ869W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515MA (EJ869W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

modest processor performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) and ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
55 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) vs. ASUS X515MA (EJ869W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.68 cm 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.099 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour White Transparent silver
DISPLAY LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
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, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD 128 GB SSD 2.5" PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
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 X515MA (EJ869W)
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 X515MA (EJ869W)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100 -240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 48 Watt 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
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 X515MA (EJ869W)
Slots 2 x SSD (1 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free)
1 x Serial ATA (0 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 1.4
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
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 McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS LG gram Ultra-Lightweight LG gram Ultra (Lightweight 15Z990) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, wired mouse, backpack
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 System password, BIOS protection
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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Model Number V.AA78A1 -
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