ASUS 14 (X409FA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS 14 (X409FA) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS 14 (X409FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 14 (X409FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

adequate performance

easy portability

average battery life

basic display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade construction

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 14 (X409FA) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T)
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 14 (X409FA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 21.6 cm x 2.29 cm 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Slate grey Black IMR
DISPLAY ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-reflective
PROCESSOR ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, palm rest label
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
SAR Value 0.196 W/kg (body), 0.196 W/kg (limb) 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
Model Number EK034T -
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