Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T). 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.

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good battery life

affordable price point

decent display quality

average cpu performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre speaker quality

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

affordable gaming option

heavyweight design

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Mineral grey Black | Stealth black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 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. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 3750H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX Vega 10
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3 DTS Headphone:X
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, palm rest label
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password HyperCool thermal system
Compliant Standards RoHS, FIDO Certified MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value - 0.1 W/kg (body), 0.1 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number IWL 20R9 -
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