ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV). 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 FX505DY (NOS001) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

solid build quality

affordable price point

efficient thermal management

full hd display

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

heavier design

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard comfort

high-resolution display

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

short battery life

high price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm
Weight - 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Red matter -
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle -
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3550H / 2.1 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
RAM 8 GB 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 2
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 560X / AMD Radeon Vega -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards Digital Theater Systems (DTS) High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A 135 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Operating System (OS) - No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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 - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 0.546 W/kg (body), 0.546 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
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