ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST). 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

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

lightweight for portability

decent battery life

simple user interface

limited storage capacity

basic processor performance

no backlit keyboard

low-resolution display

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
39 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm 28.8 cm x 20 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black IMR Ice blue | Platinum grey
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 11.6" - 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 250 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 Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz AMD A4 9120e / 1.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 2.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB L2 - 1 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 Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 1866 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon R3
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
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 Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
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 Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
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 Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-11AST)
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, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.023 W/kg (body), 0.023 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 05 81VR
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