ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW225T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW225T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sturdy build quality

vivid full-hd display

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavyweight design

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited port selection

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

excellent battery life

sharp display resolution

robust build quality

average graphics performance

no dedicated gpu

fewer usb ports

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW225T) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW225T) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW225T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.98 cm x 27.94 cm x 2.76 cm 31.9 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.39 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 1.13 kg
Colour Black IMR, red matter Pine grey
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW225T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.36% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle NanoEdge display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW225T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW225T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW225T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW225T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW225T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW225T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 67 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW225T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW225T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features ASUS Overstroke technologie, HyperStrike technology Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW225T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW225T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW225T) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label USB-C power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift
Repairability Index - 6.6 (out of 10)
Model Number - KI558T
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