ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450). 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 ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

refreshing 120Hz display

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

adequate cooling system

heavy and bulky

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

affordable price point

durable military-grade construction

responsive 120Hz display

decent thermal management

mediocre battery life

heavy and bulky

no thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.6 cm 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 2.395 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Original black Stealth black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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. 120 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3550H / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Vega 8
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS Headphone:X
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included Sonic Studio, Armoury Crate, GameFirst V, GameVisual -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450)
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)
Features ASUS Aura Sync technology, anti-dust cooling system, 3D Flow Zone design MIL-STD-810G tested, ASUS Aura Sync technology, anti-dust cooling system, HyperCool thermal system
SAR Value - 0.1 W/kg (body), 0.1 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
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