ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (H7116T) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (H7116T) and ASUS X515EA (BQ959W). 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 (H7116T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (H7116T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable build quality

affordable price point

full hd display

decent thermal management

heavyweight design

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

lightweight design

solid state drive included

decent battery life

full hd display

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer usb ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (H7116T) and ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (H7116T) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (H7116T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.98 cm x 27.94 cm x 2.66 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Stealth black Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (H7116T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, IPS-level, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (H7116T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3550H / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (H7116T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (H7116T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (H7116T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (H7116T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (H7116T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (H7116T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (H7116T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (H7116T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (H7116T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included DTS Headphone X, Armoury Crate -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DT (H7116T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
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 ASUS Aura Sync technology, ASUS Cooling Overboost, anti-dust cooling system, HyperCool thermal system -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
SAR Value 0.12 W/kg (body), 0.12 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index - 6.2 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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