•  Date Published: 11 Nov 2020
    • Intel Core i7-1065G7
    • Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), TN
    • 4000GB SSD
    • 36GB DDR4
    • 1.80 kg (4 lbs)
    4.3
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.1 Portability Very Good
    4.5 Display Average
    5.2 For Work Average
    2.0 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 4TB SSD
    • RAM
    • 36GB DDR4
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate
    • Dimensions
    • 360.2 x 234.9 x 22.9 mm (14.18" x 9.25" x 0.90")
    • Weight
    • 1.80 kg (4 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 2.0
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • Card Reader
    • MicroSD
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac
    • Bluetooth
    • 4.2
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5 mm combo
    • Features
    • Web camera
    • VGA
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Speakers
    • 2 Speakers, SonicMaster
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot
    • Gifts
    • Portable USB 3.0 Data Hub

    Portability

    ASUS M509 (X509 / A509 / P509 / S509 / R509 / D509 / F509)
    14.18" x 9.25" x 0.90" Dimensions
    1.80 kg (4 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +13% Weight

    Review

    ASUS (X509JA-DB71) in-depth review

    One of the most difficult things to do is to pick a low-budget (or entry-level) machine that can actually do the job for you, without leaving you stranded with a slow processor, low amount of RAM, a terrible screen, etcetera. This is why we are prising manufacturers for trying to give you the best bang for your buck... when your buck is not a very big one.Today, we are going to check out a laptop that falls in this category. It looks good, has decent specks and, despite the TN panel, it offers a Full HD option. ASUS has named it the X509. What is great about these laptops lately, is that they actually look pretty good - look at the Ideapad L340 (15") for example. Well, this one doesn't fall behind in terms of design, but let's make a deep analysis together and see how ASUS has managed[...]

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    Pros

    • Sleek design
    • Surprisingly good battery life, given the small battery capacity
    • Great typing experience
    • Offers decent upgradability
    • Has a quick reaction time and lacks aggressive PWM for brightness adjustment (Innolux N156HGA-EA3 (CMN15F5))

    Cons

    • Inefficient cooling solution
    • All-plastic build
    • Limited IPS options
    • TN display has poor viewing angles and contrast ratio (Innolux N156HGA-EA3 (CMN15F5))
    • Covers only 55% of sRGB (Innolux N156HGA-EA3 (CMN15F5))