ASUS FX503 vs Lenovo Y720 – what are the differences?

LaptopMedia.com Comparisons ASUS FX503 vs Lenovo Y720 – what are the differences?

From: Silvia Genova 08 January 2018 / 00:09 0

The aim of this article is to highlight the major differences between the laptops ASUS FX503 and Lenovo Legion Y720.

Under the hood, both notebooks are powered by a 7th generation Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor. They also share the same GPU – NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, however, Lenovo Legion Y720 features a larger amount of VRAM – 6 GB as opposed to 3 GB. In terms of memory capacity, there is no difference as both notebooks offer 16GB of DDR4 RAM.

Moving on to the display, the two models sport 15.6-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) panels, however, Lenovo Legion Y720 comes with an IPS matrix. As for the overall dimensions, ASUS FX503 is not only the thinner but also the less heavy one – its 24 mm thin construction tips the scale at 2.50 kg (5.5 lbs). Furthermore, the notebook accommodates a bigger 4-cell battery with a capacity of 64 Wh.

On the other hand, Lenovo Y720 is made of aluminum and also boasts powerful JBL audio for an immersive sound experience. Furthermore, it comes with one USB 3.1 Type-C port but lacks an SD card reader.

Specs sheet

Series	ASUS FX503	Lenovo Y720
OS	Windows 10	Windows 10
CPU	Intel Core i7-7700HQ	Intel Core i7-7700HQ
RAM	16 GB of DDR4-2400 RAM	16 GB of DDR4-2400 RAM
Internal storage	HDD/SSD	HDD/SSD
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB GDDR5)	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB GDDR5)
Display	15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), TN	15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
Connectivity	802.11ac (2×2), Bluetooth	Wi-Fi 802.11ac Bluetooth 4.2
Features	3x USB 3.0 Type-A HDMI SD card reader 3.5 mm audio jack Security Lock slot	1x USB 3.0 Type-A (Sleep and Charge) 2x USB 3.0 Type-A 1x USB 3.1 Type-C HDMI audio jack Security Lock slot 3W JBL subwoofer, Xbox IC antennas
Battery	64Wh, 4-cell	60Wh, 4-cell
Weight	2.50 kg (5.5 lbs)	3.20 kg (7.1 lbs)