ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS X515EA (BQ136T)
ASUS X515EA (BQ136T)

Our Rating: 72 %

ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) and ASUS X515EA (BQ945T). 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 X515EA (BQ136T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

solid processor performance

fast ssd storage

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

mediocre display quality

ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

efficient multitasking

adequate connectivity options

average battery life

modest display resolution

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) and ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Plastic Plastic
Colour Transparent silver Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
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)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level Anti-glare, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - VGA
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
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 Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) 6.5 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
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