ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UM325SA) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UM325SA) and ASUS X515EA (BQ170T). 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 ZenBook 13 OLED (UM325SA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UM325SA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight and portable

efficient amd processor

long battery life

fast ssd storage

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average webcam quality

higher price range

ASUS X515EA (BQ170T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ170T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

efficient Intel processor

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

short battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UM325SA) and ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
78 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UM325SA) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ170T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UM325SA) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.4 cm x 20.3 cm x 1.39 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.14 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum Plastic
Colour Pine grey Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UM325SA) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" OLED 15.6"
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, IPS-level, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UM325SA) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB 8 MB
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UM325SA) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UM325SA) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UM325SA) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Speaker, microphone
Audio Features Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UM325SA) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
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 ZenBook 13 OLED (UM325SA) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 67 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UM325SA) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UM325SA) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UM325SA) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
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 ZenBook 13 OLED (UM325SA) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UM325SA) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H -
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) 6.2 (out of 10)
Model Number KG020T -
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