LG gram 17Z990 vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of LG gram 17Z990 and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T). 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.

LG gram 17Z990 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of LG gram 17Z990 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

long-lasting battery

large high-resolution display

robust build quality

solid overall performance

higher price point

limited gaming capabilities

no discrete GPU

average speaker quality

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade design

affordable price point

backlit keyboard feature

decent audio quality

average battery life

heavy build

no thunderbolt support

standard display quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between LG gram 17Z990 and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T)
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

LG gram 17Z990 vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS LG gram 17Z990 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.075 cm x 26.593 cm x 1.68 cm 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 1.34 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Magnesium-nanocarbon alloy Plastic
Colour Dark silver Gun metal, gold steel
DISPLAY LG gram 17Z990 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T)
Screen Size (Type) 17" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 96% sRGB 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Reader Mode, Daylight Mode Anti-glare
PROCESSOR LG gram 17Z990 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY LG gram 17Z990 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE LG gram 17Z990 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO LG gram 17Z990 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T)
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 - HD (front) Yes - 720p
Camera Features Built-in microphone -
Sound Speakers Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X -
COMMUNICATIONS LG gram 17Z990 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T)
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 10/100 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY LG gram 17Z990 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 9360 mAh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER LG gram 17Z990 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A
INPUT LG gram 17Z990 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Gesture function, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS LG gram 17Z990 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.1
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (with power off charging)
HDMI
Headphone output
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE LG gram 17Z990 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), LG Easy Guide, LG Control Center, LG Update Center, LG Power Manager, LG On Screen Display 3, LG Reader Mode, DTS Headphone X -
MISCELLANEOUS LG gram 17Z990 ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD (BQ100T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, palm rest label
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint 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 HDD lock -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G UL, BSMI, CB, JATE, CCC, FCC
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
Model Number V -
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