ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q7)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) and Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q7). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

adequate performance level

solid security features

heavy design

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) and Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q7)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm 37.65 cm x 25.45 cm x 2.295 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.03 kg
Case Material Plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Gun metal, gold steel Black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q7)
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)
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%
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q7)
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 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q7)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q7)
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
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q7)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q7)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q7)
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
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q7)
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-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q7)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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
Compliant Standards UL, BSMI, CB, JATE, CCC, FCC RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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