ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T). 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 UX330UA (FB308R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

sharp full-hd display

fast ssd storage

excellent battery life

competitive price point

limited graphics performance

no touchscreen option

fewer connectivity ports

average speaker quality

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade construction

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

heavyweight design

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
78 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.35 cm 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Quartz grey Black IMR
DISPLAY ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3200 x 1800 (QHD+) 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 72% NTSC 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-reflective
PROCESSOR ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7500U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
Battery Run Time Web browsing: up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Micro-HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN (on supplied cable)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ314T)
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapter Power adapter, palm rest label
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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 System password -
Compliant Standards UL, TUV, BSMI, CCC, FCC -
SAR Value - 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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