Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T). 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 FX505GD (BQ999T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

solid build quality

affordable price point

efficient cooling system

full hd display

heavyweight design

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.8 cm x 29.26 cm x 2.49 cm 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Plastic
Colour Platinum grey Black IMR
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ999T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, palm rest label
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 -
Compliant Standards RoHS UL, BSMI, CB, JATE, CCC, FCC
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 17IKB 81DM -
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