ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA). 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

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

harman kardon speakers

solid build quality

fast ssd storage

attractive design

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

dim display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm 32.4 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.48 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Black IMR Utopia blue
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
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 100% sRGB
Features Anti-reflective ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 9 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon quad speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 47 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader - 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - System password, hard drive password, ASUS Battery Health charging technology, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb) 0.049 W/kg (limb), 0.049 W/kg (body)
Model Number - AN169T
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