ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145). 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

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

limited graphics capability

modest battery life

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
74 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black IMR Granite black IMR
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 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) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
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
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 14IWL 81MU
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