ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T). 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 GX531GXR Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

high refresh rate

powerful graphics performance

RGB keyboard lighting

efficient cooling system

high price tag

limited battery life

no webcam

limited upgradeability

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

robust physical build

decent processor performance

full hd display

adequate cooling system

mediocre battery life

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

average sound quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
84 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
74 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.61 cm 36.04 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate, magnesium alloy, plastic -
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
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. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
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 - Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon RX 560X
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
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 Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
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 GX531GXR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A -
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 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 GX531GXR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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)
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, DisplayPort 1.2 MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value - 0.07 W/kg (limb), 0.07 W/kg (body)
Model Number AZ044T -
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