ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (AU042T) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (AU042T) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA). 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 FX705DT (AU042T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (AU042T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

affordable price point

durable military-grade construction

large full-hd display

decent cooling system

heavyweight design

mediocre battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large screen size

affordable price

comfortable keyboard

solid build quality

decent processor performance

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics capability

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (AU042T) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (AU042T) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (AU042T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.9 cm x 2.66 cm 41.1 cm x 27 cm x 2.26 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 2.1 kg
Colour - Grey IMR (top), star grey IMR (LCD cover)
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (AU042T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 50% Adobe RGB, 67% sRGB 60% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, Tru2Life
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (AU042T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3550H / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache - 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (AU042T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (AU042T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (AU042T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Intel HD Graphics 620
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower, ASUS AudioWizard
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (AU042T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (AU042T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (AU042T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (AU042T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (AU042T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (AU042T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (AU042T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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, ASUS IceCool design, ASUS SuperBatt Technology, ASUS Battery Health charging technology
SAR Value 0.12 W/kg (body), 0.12 W/kg (limb) 0.531 W/kg (body), 0.531 W/kg (limb)
Model Number - BX065T
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