ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8). 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 ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

solid cpu performance

good keyboard feel

adequate port selection

competitive pricing

average display quality

modest battery life

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Stealth black Black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
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 250 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, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3550H / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 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) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Vega 8 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman/kardon stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8822CE - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111GUS
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.7 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
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 ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (HN450) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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-810G tested, ASUS Aura Sync technology, anti-dust cooling system, HyperCool thermal system Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.1 W/kg (body), 0.1 W/kg (limb) 0.438 W/kg (body), 0.438 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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