ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T). 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 VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

affordable price point

decent battery life

solid build quality

fast boot-up speed

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB-C ports

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

solid build quality

affordable price point

efficient cooling system

full hd display

heavyweight design

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
82 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Plastic Plastic
Colour Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom) Black IMR
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, palm rest label
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
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 -
Compliant Standards - UL, BSMI, CB, JATE, CCC, FCC
Repairability Index 6.6 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number EK382TS -
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