ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (AL367T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (AL367T). 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 Zephyrus S GX531GX Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

powerful gaming performance

innovative cooling system

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

short battery life

no webcam

limited upgradeability

high price point

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (AL367T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (AL367T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

affordable price point

backlit keyboard feature

durable military-grade construction

full HD display

average battery life

heavier design

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (AL367T)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (AL367T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (AL367T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.57 cm 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Black Gun metal, gold steel
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (AL367T)
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. 144 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (AL367T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 9 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (AL367T)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (AL367T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (AL367T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (AL367T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (AL367T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (AL367T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (AL367T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features 4 RGB zones -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (AL367T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (AL367T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (AL367T)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture Power adapter, palm rest label
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 Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) -
SAR Value 0.02 W/kg (body), 0.02 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number ES002T -
Other Comparisons with ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Other Comparisons with ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (AL367T)
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: