ASUS A516MA (BQ169) vs. ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS A516MA (BQ169) and ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS A516MA (BQ169) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid battery life

decent processor performance

includes usb-c port

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

vivid 4k display

compact premium design

innovative screenpad feature

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS A516MA (BQ169) and ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS A516MA (BQ169) vs. ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm 35.4 cm x 23.3 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum
Colour Transparent silver Pine grey
DISPLAY ASUS A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 440 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, IPS-level Glossy, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR ASUS A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB 16 MB
Chipset - Intel HM470
MEMORY ASUS A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache - 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 96 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT ASUS A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ScreenPad 2.0
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, FHD+ (2160 x 1080) IPS-level display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE ASUS A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, sleeve
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Repairability Index - 6.1 (out of 10)
Model Number - H2196T
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