Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T). 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 FX705DY (AU038T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade construction

affordable price point

vivid full HD display

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

limited storage capacity

no USB-C port

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
76 % - Design
65 % - Display
75 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm 39.9 cm x 27.9 cm x 2.76 cm
Weight - 2.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Plastic
Colour Black Red matter
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
CPU No CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3550H / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
RAM - 16 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 SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - AMD Radeon RX 560X
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera - Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
Wireless - Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 64 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DY (AU038T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, palm rest label
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.193 W/kg (body), 0.193 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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