ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD). 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

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

sharp full HD display

solid overall performance

fast SSD storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average sound quality

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm 32.07 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Stealth black Silver
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
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 -
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 -
Features Anti-glare, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3550H / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Output: JBL
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1/Thunderbolt 3/DisplayPort 1.2a (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
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 Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.1 W/kg (body), 0.1 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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