ASUS 15 (X515JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (X515JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance

good connectivity options

average battery life

basic display quality

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

LG gram 14Z90R Review

Advantages and disadvantages of LG gram 14Z90R based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

long-lasting battery

high-resolution display

robust processing power

fast ssd storage

higher price range

limited gaming performance

no dedicated gpu

fewer ports available

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 15 (X515JA) and LG gram 14Z90R
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (X515JA) vs. LG gram 14Z90R Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (X515JA) LG gram 14Z90R
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 21.1 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 999 g
Case Material Plastic Polycarbonate ABS, magnesium alloy
Colour Silver | Slate grey Obsidian black
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (X515JA) LG gram 14Z90R
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 99% DCI-P3, 95% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 60 Hz refresh rate
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (X515JA) LG gram 14Z90R
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 12-core
Cache 4 MB 18 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS 15 (X515JA) LG gram 14Z90R
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6000 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS 15 (X515JA) LG gram 14Z90R
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (X515JA) LG gram 14Z90R
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 - Full HD
Camera Features - Face recognition, IR camera
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (X515JA) LG gram 14Z90R
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS 15 (X515JA) LG gram 14Z90R
Technology 3-cell -
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.7 hours Up to 28.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (X515JA) LG gram 14Z90R
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS 15 (X515JA) LG gram 14Z90R
Type Keyboard, touchpad Touchpad, 101 keys keyboard
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (X515JA) LG gram 14Z90R
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free) 2 x SSD (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (supports DisplayPort)
2 x USB4 Gen 3x2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (X515JA) LG gram 14Z90R
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), LG On Screen Display 3, Alexa, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite, PCmover Professional, LG PC Manuals, LG Update & Recovery, LG Glance by Mirametrix, New Wallpaper, Intel Unison, Dolby Atmos sound, LG Lively Theme, LG Display Extension, LG Security Guard, Sync on Mobile, LG Smart Assistant 2.0
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (X515JA) LG gram 14Z90R
Included Accessories Power adapter 65W USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
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 System password LED indicator
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810H
Repairability Index 6.1 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty International warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number EJ2133W K.AA78A1
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