Asus M509 Laptop (M509DA-MB52-CB)

This no-frills laptop should be able to efficiently handle most homework scenarios for a reasonable price.

Other Considerations

Here are a few things about this Laptop which could come as a surprise. For each point, you will find how to fix it (if it's an issue) and how much to budget for it. Not every point below will be a concern, but hopefully, we can keep your surprises to a minimum.

No Optical Drive. If you still use CDs, DVDs, or Blu-Ray disks on a regular basis, you will need an external drive to read them with this Laptop.$30+

Assuming you are starting over fresh, you can expect to spend $20 on accessories, for a total cost of $670.

Who it's For

Aspiring Creative
Photo Editor
Multitasker
Productivity-Focused User
Audio Editor

Specs

Screen

15.6", 1920×1080 (FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support

Operating System

Windows 10, Home Edition

CPU

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, 4 cores clocked from 2.1 to 3.7 GHz

GPU

AMD Radeon Vega 8 Mobile

Memory

8 GB

Storage

256 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Battery

32Wh

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions (cm): w36 × d23.5 × h2.29

Dimensions (in): w14.17 × d9.25 × h0.9

Weight (kg): 1.9

Weight (lbs.): 4.19

Features

External Power Brick
Fixed storage: Solid State (very fast)
Webcam / Front-Facing Camera / Selfie Cam
HDMI
Multiple Monitor Support
USB 2
USB Type-C
USB Type-A
USB 3.2
Built-in Number Pad
Built-In Keyboard
3.5mm Headphone+Microphone combo jack
Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speakers
Bluetooth 4
Wi-Fi a
Wi-Fi b
Wi-Fi g
Wi-Fi n
Wi-Fi ac

Maintenance and Upgrades

I do not have much insight to offer regarding this product.

Additional Ressources

Official Product Page Official Product Support Page

Pricing and Current Offers

No Offers found in Canada.

Software Compatibility

Here's how you can expect this laptop to fare with popular software based on developpers specified system requirements. For reference, a 1-star rating means minimal requirements are met and a 3-stars rating means recommended specs are met. Ratings beyond the 3-stars point could be advisable for uncommon scenarios like modding, working with very large and complex documents, etc.

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Photoshop CC 2021 Design, Photo Editor, Raster Graphics Editor, Vector Graphics Editor

Adobe Premiere Pro CC Design, Non-Linear Editing, Video, Video Editor

Minecraft Game, Action, Adventure, Building, Sandbox, Survival

Microsoft Word 2021 Business, Desktop Publishing, Productivity, Text Editor

Microsoft Excel 2021 Business, Financial Software, Productivity, Spreadsheet

Fortnite Game, Action, Battle Royale, Building, Multiplayer-Focused, Survival

Death Stranding Game, Action, Horror, Survival

Farming Simulator 22 Game, Action, Simulation

DaVinci Resolve 18 Design, Video Editor

Inkscape Design, Page Layout Editor, Technical Drawing, Vector Graphics Editor

Age of Empires IV Game, RTS, Strategy

Clip Studio Paint Design, Animation, Page Layout Editor, Raster Graphics Editor, Vector Graphics Editor

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker Game, Adventure, MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, RPG

Planet Zoo Game, Building, Business Simulation, Sandbox, Simulation, Strategy

Elden Ring Game, RPG, Action

Ableton Live 11 Design, Audio Software, Music Production

Apex Legends Game, Action, Battle Royale, FPS, Multiplayer-Focused

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2022 Multimedia, Desktop Publishing, Page Layout Editor, Photo Editor, Raster Graphics Editor, Vector Graphics Editor

Cubase 12 Design, Audio Editor, Audio Software, Music Production

Audacity Design, Audio Editor

Guild Wars 2 Game, Action, MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, Multiplayer-Focused, RPG

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands Game, Action, MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, Multiplayer-Focused, RPG

Terraria Game, Action, Adventure, Sandbox, Survival

Krita 5 Design, Painting Application, Raster Graphics Editor, Vector Graphics Editor, Animation

Visual Studio Code Business, Integrated Development Environment, Text Editor

Total War: Warhammer III Game, Action, Grand Strategy, RTS, Strategy

PaintTool SAI Design, Painting Application, Raster Graphics Editor

FIFA 23 Game, Action, Simulation, Sport

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Specs

Screen

24", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), FreeSync, IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.)

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Logitech Z623 Speaker System (980-000402)

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