ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

excellent battery life

sharp full hd display

efficient cooling system

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average speaker quality

higher price point

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade construction

high refresh rate display

backlit keyboard included

competitive price point

average battery life

heavyweight design

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.4 cm x 20.3 cm x 1.39 cm 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 1.11 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Pine grey Black IMR
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 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. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 67 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Interfaces Headphone output (on supplied cable)
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Included Accessories Sleeve, USB Gigabit Ethernet adapter, USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
SAR Value 0.315 W/kg (body), 0.315 W/kg (limb) 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
Model Number EG035R -
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