ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA). 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 FX505GT (BQ023T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

solid build quality

affordable price point

backlit keyboard feature

adequate cooling system

moderate battery life

heavyweight design

no thunderbolt support

limited display brightness

ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

large 16-inch display

solid processor performance

decent battery life

average build quality

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.04 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.68 cm 35.84 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour - Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
Max Turbo Speed - 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x2 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Technology 3-cell 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
SAR Value 0.05 W/kg (body), 0.05 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number - MB156W
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