ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

innovative cooling system

premium build quality

excellent audio output

high price point

limited port selection

heavy for portability

average battery life

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

affordable price point

sturdy build quality

efficient cooling system

full hd display

heavyweight design

moderate battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm 36.04 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.3 kg
Colour - Gold steel
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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. 300 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 3750H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD Radeon RX Vega 10
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera - Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS Headphone:X
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included GameFirst IV, Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), Armoury Crate
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ASUS TUF backpack, ASUS TUF Gaming M5 Mouse
Security - 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 ASUS Aura Sync technology, 65W power delivery MIL-STD-810G tested, ASUS Aura Sync technology, anti-dust cooling system, HyperCool thermal system
SAR Value 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number HG051T -
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