ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6). 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 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

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

adequate security features

heavy chassis

average display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.04 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.68 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Gold steel Black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 45%
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3750H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.26 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), Armoury Crate -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, ASUS TUF backpack, ASUS TUF Gaming M5 Mouse USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
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 MIL-STD-810G tested, ASUS Aura Sync technology, anti-dust cooling system, HyperCool thermal system Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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