Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ373T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ373T). 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 FX505GE (BQ373T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ373T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade construction

affordable price point

backlit keyboard feature

efficient cooling system

average battery life

heavyweight design

no thunderbolt support

limited display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ373T)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ373T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ373T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.8 cm x 29.26 cm x 2.49 cm 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Onyx black Black IMR
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ373T)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (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 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Glare -
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ373T)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ373T)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ373T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ373T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ373T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ373T)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ373T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ373T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ373T)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ373T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GE (BQ373T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, palm rest label
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number 17IKB 80XM -
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