ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) vs. ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) and ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R). 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 ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

compact and lightweight

solid battery life

comfortable keyboard layout

good processor performance

limited graphics capabilities

no thunderbolt support

secondary screen usability issues

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) and ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) vs. ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm 32.3 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material - Metal
Colour Stealth black Celestial blue
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, IPS-level Anti-glare, WideView, NanoEdge display, Narrow Border Display, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3550H / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, stylus, ScreenPad Plus
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard 12.6" touch display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label Stylus, power adapter, sleeve
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 ErgoLift
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value 0.1 W/kg (body), 0.1 W/kg (limb) 0.529 W/kg (body), 0.529 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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