Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T). 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 Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

full hd display

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast ssd storage

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average audio quality

higher price segment

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade construction

high refresh rate display

backlit keyboard included

competitive price point

average battery life

heavyweight design

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.7 cm x 21 cm x 1.19 cm 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 1.1 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Iron grey Black IMR
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Glossy, glass cover, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features JBL -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value - 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 13IWL 81J0 -
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