ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9). 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 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

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust security features

sharp display quality

powerful intel processor

limited port selection

higher price point

no touchscreen option

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.04 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.68 cm 29.33 cm x 20.81 cm x 1.48 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 991.5 g
Case Material - Carbon fibre (top), magnesium alloy (bottom)
Colour - Black weave
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2160 x 1350 (2K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 450 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Add-on Film Touch
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1270P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache - 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x2 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, four microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Technology 3-cell 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 49.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GT (BQ023T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Included Accessories Power adapter Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, USB-C slim power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS, TCG Certified
SAR Value 0.05 W/kg (body), 0.05 W/kg (limb) -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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