Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0)
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

compact and portable

strong security features

impressive battery life

responsive keyboard

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

solid gaming performance

durable military-grade design

reasonable price point

average battery life

heavyweight design

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 36.04 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Weight 1.22 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Black Stealth black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T)
CPU No CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3750H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T)
RAM (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon Vega Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera - Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium DTS Headphone:X
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17.6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T)
Operating System (OS) - Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), Armoury Crate
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (HN242T)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, palm rest label
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested ASUS Aura Sync technology, anti-dust cooling system, HyperCool thermal system
Compliant Standards RoHS MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value - 0.1 W/kg (body), 0.1 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
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