ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL087T) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL087T) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS). 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 FX505DT (AL087T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL087T) 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

efficient cooling system

average battery life

heavyweight design

no thunderbolt support

limited display brightness

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient thermal management

competitive price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color accuracy

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL087T) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL087T) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL087T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.04 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.68 cm 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Stealth black Off black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL087T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Narrow-bezel design, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL087T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3550H / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.75 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL087T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL087T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL087T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - AMD Smart Shift Technology
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL087T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL087T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL087T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL087T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1-zone white backlit, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL087T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL087T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL087T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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)
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
SAR Value 0.1 W/kg (body), 0.1 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number - N3083W
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