ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) and ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

affordable price point

durable military-grade construction

backlit keyboard feature

efficient cooling system

mediocre battery life

heavyweight design

no thunderbolt support

limited display brightness

ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

attractive design aesthetics

efficient cooling system

rgb keyboard backlighting

reasonable price point

average battery life

heavy build

no thunderbolt support

limited display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) and ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.395 kg
Colour Gun metal, gold steel Black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
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)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
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, 50% Adobe RGB, 67% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 9 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 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 1 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - ASUS Overstroke technologie
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone output
HDMI
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ134T) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password System password
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