ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA). 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 TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

affordable price point

durable military-grade construction

responsive 120Hz display

decent thermal management

mediocre battery life

heavy and bulky

no thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large vibrant display

affordable price point

lightweight design

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

average battery life

modest graphics card

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm 39.9 cm x 25.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Stealth black Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, IPS-level -
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3550H / 2.1 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 8505 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 5-core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label 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 MIL-STD-810G tested, ASUS Aura Sync technology, anti-dust cooling system, HyperCool thermal system MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Audio booster
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH
SAR Value 0.1 W/kg (body), 0.1 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number - AU037W
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