ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA). 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 (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

ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large display

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

intuitive interface

average battery life

moderate performance

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm 40.69 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.14 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Black IMR Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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 -
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 ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
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 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 32 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - ASUS Live Update, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), ASUS GiftBox
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, 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 - ASUS Battery Health charging technology, ErgoLift
SAR Value - 0.297 W/kg (body), 0.297 W/kg (limb)
Model Number - AU358T
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