ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5). 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

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

decent battery life

solid build quality

quiet operation

limited storage capacity

average display quality

slower processor

minimal connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm 33.4 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.86 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black IMR Denim blue
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB -
Features Anti-reflective Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Pentium N4200 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 2.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 9 MB 2 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 (BQ314T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel HD Graphics 505
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, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
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 (BQ314T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 in S mode - English
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo Companion 3.0
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection 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
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