ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU016T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR and ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU016T). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 FX705DY (AU016T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU016T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade construction

affordable price point

full hd display

decent audio quality

heavy chassis

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR and ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU016T)
84 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU016T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU016T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.61 cm 39.98 cm x 27.94 cm x 2.76 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate, magnesium alloy, plastic Plastic
Colour Black Red matter
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU016T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, NanoEdge display, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU016T)
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 FX705DY (AU016T)
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
Speed - 2400 MHz
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 FX705DY (AU016T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU016T)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon RX 560X / AMD Radeon Vega 8
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
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 FX705DY (AU016T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU016T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 64 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU016T)
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 GX531GXR ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU016T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU016T)
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 FX705DY (AU016T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Armoury Crate
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU016T)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture Power adapter, palm rest label
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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)
Features - ASUS Aura Sync technology, HyperCool thermal system
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, DisplayPort 1.2 MIL-STD 810G
Model Number AZ044T -
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