ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA). 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 FX505DV (HN242T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

solid gaming performance

durable military-grade design

reasonable price point

average battery life

heavyweight design

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large screen size

affordable price

comfortable keyboard

solid build quality

decent processor performance

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics capability

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.04 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.68 cm 41.1 cm x 27 cm x 2.26 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Stealth black Grey IMR (top), star grey IMR (LCD cover)
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 60% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, Tru2Life
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3750H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon Vega Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower, ASUS AudioWizard
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), Armoury Crate -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label 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 ASUS Aura Sync technology, anti-dust cooling system, HyperCool thermal system System password, ASUS IceCool design, ASUS SuperBatt Technology, ASUS Battery Health charging technology
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
SAR Value 0.1 W/kg (body), 0.1 W/kg (limb) 0.531 W/kg (body), 0.531 W/kg (limb)
Model Number - BX065T
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