ASUS M3500QA (L1079T) vs. ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS M3500QA (L1079T)
ASUS M3500QA (L1079T)

Our Rating: 78 %

ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS M3500QA (L1079T) and ASUS X415EA (EK174TS). 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.

ASUS M3500QA (L1079T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS M3500QA (L1079T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

vivid display quality

competitive price point

average battery life

no optical drive

limited port selection

moderate speaker quality

ASUS X415EA (EK174TS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X415EA (EK174TS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

adequate performance

good connectivity options

average battery life

modest display quality

limited upgrade options

no dedicated graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS M3500QA (L1079T) and ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS M3500QA (L1079T) vs. ASUS X415EA (EK174TS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS M3500QA (L1079T) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.95 cm 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic -
Colour Cool silver Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY ASUS M3500QA (L1079T) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 14"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, Pantone Validated Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS M3500QA (L1079T) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 7505 / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 16 MB 4 MB
MEMORY ASUS M3500QA (L1079T) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS M3500QA (L1079T) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS M3500QA (L1079T) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Speaker, array microphone Speaker, microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS M3500QA (L1079T) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS M3500QA (L1079T) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS M3500QA (L1079T) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS M3500QA (L1079T) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS M3500QA (L1079T) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS M3500QA (L1079T) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS M3500QA (L1079T) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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 System password
Compliant Standards WEEE -
Repairability Index - 6.3 (out of 10)
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