Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW074T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW074T). 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 FX705GE (EW074T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW074T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

full hd display

backlit keyboard feature

reasonable price point

durable build quality

heavier than competitors

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW074T)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW074T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW074T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.59 cm x 21.382 cm x 1.36 cm 39.98 cm x 27.94 cm x 2.76 cm
Weight 1.14 kg 2.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Platinum silver Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW074T)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.36% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW074T)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 2500U / 2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 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 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW074T)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW074T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 128 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW074T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos DTS Headphone:X
Audio Features JBL -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW074T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Qualcomm 435-AC - M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW074T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 64 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW074T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW074T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad ASUS Overstroke technologie, HyperStrike technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW074T)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2a, VGA, HDMI) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW074T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EW074T)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password -
Compliant Standards RoHS MIL-STD 810G
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number 13ARR 81BR -
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