ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001). 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 ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

powerful amd processor

long battery life

comfortable keyboard

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average display brightness

higher price point

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

solid build quality

affordable price point

efficient thermal management

full hd display

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.43 cm -
Weight 1.22 kg -
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Pine grey Red matter
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - 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. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3550H / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon RX 560X / AMD Radeon Vega
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Digital Theater Systems (DTS)
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 67 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone output (on supplied adapter)
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 14 (UM425IA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro -
Software Included McAfee, MyASUS -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (NOS001)
Included Accessories Power adapter, sleeve, USB to Ethernet adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Model Number AM080R -
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