ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S). 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 FX705GM (EV158T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade construction

vivid 144Hz display

efficient cooling system

decent audio quality

heavyweight design

moderate battery life

limited port selection

slow HDD base model

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

fast SSD storage

decent keyboard comfort

good overall performance

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.9 cm x 2.76 cm 32.34 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.64 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 1.59 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Red matter Onyx black | Copper
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14" - IPS
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. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.36% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 9 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19 V, 9.23 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features ASUS Overstroke technologie, HyperStrike technology Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - Danish / English / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number - 14IKB 81EU
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