ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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

Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

ample storage options

decent processor speed

large display size

integrated dvd drive

average battery life

heavy build

lower resolution screen

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
64 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm 41.8 cm x 29.26 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.8 kg
Colour Black IMR Platinum grey
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB -
Features Anti-reflective Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz AMD A6 9220 / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 9 MB 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 FX505GM (BQ171T) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon R4
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
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
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 17AST 80XW
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