Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) vs. ASUS A509JA (BQ088)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
ASUS A509JA (BQ088)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) and ASUS A509JA (BQ088). 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 A509JA (BQ088) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS A509JA (BQ088) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

sleek modern design

lightweight and portable

solid state drive included

full hd display

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) and ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) vs. ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 1.99 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.47 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Plastic
Colour - Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
CPU Intel Core i3 (4th Gen) 4010U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
RAM 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features Face tracking -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speaker, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2 -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-V -
WWAN
Generation WWAN -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 32 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - French No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) 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)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), MIL-STD-810G tested System password, hard drive password
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD -
SAR Value - 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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