ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) vs. Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) and Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71). 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 FX505GM (BQ171T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

durable military-grade construction

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

moderate battery life

heavy build

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-quality pantone display

solid build quality

dedicated graphics card

quiet cooling system

heavy form factor

limited battery life

higher price point

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) and Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) vs. Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm 36.34 cm x 25.45 cm x 2.085 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.35 kg
Colour Black IMR Black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-reflective Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 9 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 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 FX505GM (BQ171T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 135 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label Power adapter, HDD kit
Security - 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 - Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant
SAR Value 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 514V
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