ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5). 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 FX705DU (AU035T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade construction

immersive full HD display

efficient cooling system

reasonable price point

heavyweight design

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

heavier than competitors

modest display brightness

limited graphics power

expensive base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.9 cm x 2.66 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Gold steel Black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 67% sRGB 45%
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3750H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.9 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 FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
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 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - SK Hynix
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
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 620
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.98 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
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 FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
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
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU (AU035T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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 - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.12 W/kg (body), 0.12 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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