ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ579T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) and ASUS X515EA (BQ579T). 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 F17 (FX706LI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavyweight design

mediocre battery life

limited port selection

dim display brightness

ASUS X515EA (BQ579T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ579T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

modest battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) and ASUS X515EA (BQ579T)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ579T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) ASUS X515EA (BQ579T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.6 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Bonfire black Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) ASUS X515EA (BQ579T)
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. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level Anti-glare, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) ASUS X515EA (BQ579T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) ASUS X515EA (BQ579T)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) ASUS X515EA (BQ579T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache - 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) ASUS X515EA (BQ579T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) ASUS X515EA (BQ579T)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) ASUS X515EA (BQ579T)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) ASUS X515EA (BQ579T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) ASUS X515EA (BQ579T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) ASUS X515EA (BQ579T)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) ASUS X515EA (BQ579T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) ASUS X515EA (BQ579T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password -
SAR Value 0.652 W/kg (body), 0.652 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index - 6.5 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number HX200T -
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