ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) 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 ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative screenpad technology

compact and lightweight design

high-resolution display

solid build quality

powerful processor

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

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 ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
83 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.79 cm 36.04 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Metal -
Colour Deep dive blue Black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) 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
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3550H / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 AMD Radeon RX 560X
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR/RGB camera -
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS Headphone:X
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 90 Watt, 19 V -
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Type Keyboard, ScreenPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 5.5" FHD (1920 x 1080) Super IPS+ display -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 2.0
LAN (on supplied cable)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ009T)
Included Accessories Power adapter, sleeve, USB to Ethernet 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)
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value 0.5 W/kg (body), 0.5 W/kg (limb) 0.07 W/kg (limb), 0.07 W/kg (body)
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