ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES020T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES020T). 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 (BQ314T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) 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

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES020T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES020T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

heavyweight design

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES020T)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES020T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES020T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.4 kg
Colour Black IMR Gun metal
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES020T)
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 144 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, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-reflective Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES020T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 9 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES020T)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 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 (BQ314T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES020T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES020T)
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 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES020T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES020T)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 66 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES020T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES020T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES020T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C Gen 2
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES020T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES020T)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture
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 - System password, hard drive password
SAR Value 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb) -
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