ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (NOS2060) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (NOS2060) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR). 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 (NOS2060) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (NOS2060) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade construction

efficient cooling system

reasonable price point

heavy and bulky

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good security features

affordable price

average display quality

modest battery life

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (NOS2060) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (NOS2060) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (NOS2060) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.04 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.68 cm 31.3 cm x 21.93 cm x 1.799 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.43 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Stealth black Graphite black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (NOS2060) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (NOS2060) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3550H / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (NOS2060) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (NOS2060) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (NOS2060) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Synaptic CX11880
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (NOS2060) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (NOS2060) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (NOS2060) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (NOS2060) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (NOS2060) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (NOS2060) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (NOS2060) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label USB-C power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, HyperCool thermal system Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value 0.1 W/kg (body), 0.1 W/kg (limb) -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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