ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) 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

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

vivid oled display

lightweight and portable

efficient cooling system

good value for money

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

mediocre webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Black IMR Quiet blue
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 144 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% NTSC
Features Anti-reflective Anti-glare, IPS-level, 84% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 9 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
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 RTX 4060 / AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Max-Q design, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Harman audio technology, Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 4.0 Gen 3/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ300T) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS IceCool Plus, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH
SAR Value 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb) -
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Model Number - LP036W
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