ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) vs. Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) and Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516). 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 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 5 (CN516) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful creative performance

high-resolution display

accurate color reproduction

ample connectivity options

sleek, minimalist design

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) and Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) vs. Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.45 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Black IMR The black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3072 x 1920 (WQXGA+)
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% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, ComfyView, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H
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 Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - 66 degrees
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad, silent keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
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)
Features - 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 72G
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