ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X390

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) and Lenovo ThinkPad X390. 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 ThinkPad X390 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X390 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

compact and portable

reliable performance

average display brightness

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) and Lenovo ThinkPad X390
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm 31.2 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.33 kg
Colour Black IMR -
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - 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 45%
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.1 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 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB
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) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
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 - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A -
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ398T) Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label -
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)
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
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