ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD)
ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA). 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 TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable keyboard design

efficient cooling system

affordable gaming option

decent audio quality

heavy chassis

average battery life

dim display

limited upgradability

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

sharp full hd display

solid aluminum build

efficient amd processor

decent battery life

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

average speaker quality

modest graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
71 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.4 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.5 cm 32.3 cm x 21.1 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Black IMR texture Utopia blue
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 14"
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 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 3700U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon RX Vega 10
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
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 TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 47 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - System password, hard drive password
SAR Value - 0.161 W/kg (body), 0.161 W/kg (limb)
Model Number DM915T AM008T
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