ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) vs. Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) and Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

affordable price point

durable military-grade design

backlit keyboard feature

decent audio quality

average battery life

heavyweight build

no thunderbolt support

standard display quality

Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful creative performance

color-accurate display

sleek, minimalist design

quiet cooling technology

good connectivity options

heavy for portability

average battery life

premium price tag

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) and Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) vs. Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm 35.85 cm x 24.9 cm x 2.125 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black IMR The white
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration, Low Power, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM570
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features - Acer Smart Amplifier
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label Power adapter
Security - 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)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 73G
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