ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) vs. ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) and ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA). 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 FX505GD (BQ100T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade design

affordable price point

backlit keyboard feature

decent audio quality

average battery life

heavy build

no thunderbolt support

standard display quality

ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

extended battery life

lightweight design

efficient performance

good value for money

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

basic audio system

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) and ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) vs. ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm 35.73 cm x 23.68 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.76 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum, plastic
Colour Gun metal, gold steel Grey | Classic gray
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
VGA
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) and firmware (TPM), 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 - ErgoLift
Compliant Standards UL, BSMI, CB, JATE, CCC, FCC UL, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC, MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value - 0.181 W/kg (body), 0.181 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number - EJ0936R
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