ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T). 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 FX505DY (BQ009T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

robust physical build

decent processor performance

full hd display

adequate cooling system

mediocre battery life

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

average sound quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
74 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.24 cm x 21 cm x 1.77 cm 36.04 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Transparent silver Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
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)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
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 (X420UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon RX 560X
Video Memory - 4 GB
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS Headphone:X
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A -
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
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 (X420UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Battery Health charging technology -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value 0.286 W/kg (body), 0.286 W/kg (limb) 0.07 W/kg (limb), 0.07 W/kg (body)
Model Number EK019T -
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