ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T). 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 (X412UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

affordable price point

solid state drive included

decent processor performance

full hd display

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade construction

affordable price point

vivid full HD display

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

limited storage capacity

no USB-C port

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
76 % - Design
65 % - Display
75 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.2 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.99 cm 39.9 cm x 27.9 cm x 2.76 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 2.7 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Slate grey Red matter
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
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
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3550H / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon RX 560X
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 64 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
Input AC 120/230 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 (X412UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 in S mode 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, palm rest label
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 ASUS Battery Health charging technology -
Compliant Standards UL, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC -
SAR Value 0.306 W/kg (body), 0.306 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number EK038T -
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