Lenovo ThinkPad X250 vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X250 and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X250 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

compact and portable

good security features

average display quality

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

older processor model

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

solid build quality

affordable price point

decent display clarity

efficient thermal management

moderate battery life

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X250 and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
76 % - Design
66 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X250 vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm 36.04 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Weight 1.31 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black Red matter
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 15.6"
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 - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3550H / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 AMD Radeon RX 560X
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio DTS Headphone:X
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.32 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
Interfaces USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
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 ThinkPad X250 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value - 0.07 W/kg (limb), 0.07 W/kg (body)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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