ASUS 15 (X509FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (X509FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance

decent battery life

average display quality

limited graphics power

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

ASUS 15 (X509JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (X509JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

crisp full HD display

average battery life

moderate performance

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 15 (X509FA) and ASUS 15 (X509JA)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (X509FA) vs. ASUS 15 (X509JA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (X509FA) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 2.29 cm 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.9 kg
Colour Slate grey Slate grey
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (X509FA) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (X509FA) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS 15 (X509FA) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS 15 (X509FA) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x2 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (X509FA) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (X509FA) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
BATTERY ASUS 15 (X509FA) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 32 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (X509FA) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS 15 (X509FA) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (X509FA) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
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) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (X509FA) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included McAfee (12 months subscription), MyASUS Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), MyASUS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (X509FA) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features - System password
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, GOST-R UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, GOST-R
SAR Value 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb) 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number EJ079T EJ025T
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