ASUS TUF Gaming FX505

Date Published: 23 Feb 2021
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CPU: Intel Core i7-9750H
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (Laptop, 50W)
Display: 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS
Storage: 2000GB SSD
RAM: 32GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
Weight: 2.20 kg (4.9 lbs)

Pros

Doesn't use PWM to adjust screen brightness (LG LP156WFC-SPD1)
Relatively low price
NVMe support
The right side of the device is completely free of ports
Super thin bezels
Optional RGB backlight

Cons

Subpar built quality
Shallow color coverage (LG LP156WFC-SPD1)
Average battery life

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 - Specs

CPU

Intel Core i7-9750H 44

CPU Performance #44

Good

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (Laptop, 50W) 71

GPU Performance #71

Very Good

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q (3GB GDDR5) 0.8%
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q (6GB GDDR5) 3.8%
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (Laptop, 50W)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (Laptop) 1.2%
NVIDIA Quadro T2000 (4GB GDDR5) 2.5%

Display

15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS

HDD/SSD

2TB SSD

M.2 Slot

1x 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 slot See photo

RAM

32GB DDR4, 2666 MHz

Windows 10 Home

Battery

48Wh, 4-cell

Dimensions

360 x 262 x 25.8 mm (14.17" x 10.31" x 1.02")

Weight

2.20 kg (4.9 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

2x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
1x USB Type-A 2.0
HDMI 2.0
Ethernet LAN
Wi-Fi 802.11ac
Bluetooth 5.0
Audio jack combo audio / microphone jack

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ASUS TUF Gaming FX505

Intel Core i7-9750H
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (Laptop, 50W)
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS

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ASUS TUF Gaming FX505

Intel Core i7-9750H
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (Laptop, 50W)
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS

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ASUS TUF Gaming FX505

Intel Core i7-9750H
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (Laptop, 50W)
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS

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Intel Core i7-9750H
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (Laptop, 50W)
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS

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DISPLAY: 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS

Name	15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS
Diagonal	15.6"
Pixel density	141.21 ppi

Panel Type	IPS
Resolution	1920 x 1080
Becomes "Retina" from	24 inches (62 cm)

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