ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

effective cooling system

spacious hybrid storage

immersive audio quality

heavy build

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited port selection

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

powerful gaming performance

innovative cooling system

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

short battery life

no webcam

limited upgradeability

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.98 cm x 27.94 cm x 2.76 cm 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Plastic, metal -
Colour Black IMR, red matter Black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
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. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.36% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 9 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Max-Q design
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features ASUS Overstroke technologie, HyperStrike technology 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 2.0
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture
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 - Active Aerodynamic System (AAS)
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
SAR Value - 0.02 W/kg (body), 0.02 W/kg (limb)
Model Number - ES002T
Other Comparisons with ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T)
Other Comparisons with ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: