ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV). 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 FX705DU (AU035T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade construction

immersive full HD display

efficient cooling system

reasonable price point

heavyweight design

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard comfort

high-resolution display

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

short battery life

high price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.9 cm x 2.66 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Gold steel -
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 67% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle -
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3750H / 2.3 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 2
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) -
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 -
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 135 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.12 W/kg (body), 0.12 W/kg (limb) 0.546 W/kg (body), 0.546 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
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