ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) vs. ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) and ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT). 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 15 (UX534FT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

innovative screenpad 2.0

high-resolution display

solid build quality

powerful i7 processor

limited port selection

noisy under load

average battery life

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) and ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) vs. ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm 35.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.67 kg
Colour Black IMR Royal blue, glass
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
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% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Anti-reflective Glare, WideView, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 9 MB 8 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 15 (UX534FT)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Max-Q design
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT)
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 15 (UX534FT)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 8-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 71 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.9 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 120 Watt, 20 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ScreenPad 2.0
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 5.65" FHD+ (2160 x 1080) Super IPS display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee Internet Security (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - ErgoLift
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb) 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 W/kg (limb)
Model Number - A9002T
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