We were amongst the first in the world to get some hands-on time with the new ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 gaming laptop, which is a durability-enhanced 15.6-inch gaming laptop. ASUS also introduced a larger 17.3-inch version – the ASUS TUF Gaming FX705.
Here is everything you need to know about the FX505 and FX705 gaming laptops – the official tech briefing, price and specifications, as well as our own hands-on preview!
Updated @ 2018-10-22 : Added the official FX705 and FX505 tech briefing, price list, specifications and more!
Originally posted @ 2018-08-22
The ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 Gaming Laptop
The ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 is a 15.6-inch gaming laptop that is powered by up to an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics. It boasts a NanoEdge display with a 144 Hz refresh rate, Gigabit LAN and Gigabit WiFi connectivity, and DTS surround-sound audio.
The TUF Gaming FX505 is also built to last over the long haul, with independent heatsinks and fans cooling the CPU and GPU separately, long-life keyboard switches, and special dust tunnels that provide long-term cooling and computing performance.
FX505 vs. FX705
ASUS also introduced a larger version of the TUF Gaming FX505 – the TUF Gaming FX705. Here are the main differences between the two models summarised :
- The FX705 has a 17.3-inch display, while the FX505 has a 15.6-inch display.
- The FX705 is about 4 cm wider, and 1.7 cm deeper, than the FX505.
- The FX705 is about 500 grams heavier than the FX505.
- The FX705 has a larger 64 WHrs battery, compared to the FX505’s 48 WHrs battery.
ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 + FX705 Price + Availability
In this video, ASUS announces the official prices of FX505 and FX705 gaming laptops :
ASUS TUF Gaming FX705 Models + Prices
- FX705G-MEV169T – i7-8750H, GTX 1060, 8GB DDR4, 256GB + 1TB : RM 5,899 / ~US$ 1,475
- FX505G-MBQ202T – i7-8750H, GTX 1050 Ti, 8GB DDR4, 128GB + 1TB : RM 5,299 / ~US$ 1,325
- FX705G-EEW164T – i7-8750H, GTX 1050 Ti, 8GB DDR4, 128GB + 1TB : RM 4,999 / ~US$ 1,250
ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 Models + Prices
- FX505G-MES182T – i7-8750H, GTX 1060, 8GB DDR4, 128GB + 1TB : RM 5,599 / ~US$ 1,400
- FX505G-EES241T – i7-8750H, GTX 1050 Ti, 8GB DDR4, 128GB + 1TB : RM 5,099 / ~US$ 1,275
- FX505G-MBQ202T – i5-8300H, GTX 1050 Ti, 4GB DDR4, 128GB + 1TB : RM 4,399 / ~US$ 1,100
- FX505G-EBQ242T – i7-8750H, GTX 1050 Ti, 8GB DDR4, 128GB + 1TB : RM 4,699 / ~US$ 1,175
- FX505G-EBQ269T – i5-8300H, GTX 1050 Ti, 4GB DDR4, 1TB : RM 3,699 / ~US$ 925
ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 Up Close!
Back in August, we were one of the few to get early access to the ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 gaming laptop. Here was our hands-on look!
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ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 / FX705 Key Features
Performance
The TUF Gaming FX505 is powered by up to the Intel Core i7-8750H CPU, which has 6 cores and 12 threads, greatly improving performance over the previous generation. It also comes with up to an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GPU, up to 32 GB of DDR4-2666 RAM, a 512 GB PCIe SSD and a 1 TB FireCuda solid-state hybrid drive (SSHD).
NanoEdge Display
The FX505 features a NanoEdge display, which features significantly slimmer side bezels. This allows for a more immersive gaming experience, and a reduced size. The display has a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080, and a refresh rate of 144 Hz. It also boasts full sRGB coverage, wide viewing angles and a matte non-reflective coating.
ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 Red Matter
Tough Gaming Keyboard
The keyboard has 1.8 mm of key travel, and the exclusive ASUS Overstroke technology that raises the actuation point higher in the stroke to improve responsiveness. The key caps are also dished, with isolated arrow, and defined gaps for the function keys.
Backlighting is offered in either customizable RGB (Gold Steel), or a red glow that matches the chassis accents of the Red Fusion and Red Matter variants.
Immersive Audio
Audio also plays an important role in delivering high-quality, immersive gaming experiences. DTS Headphone:X technology is integrated so that over headphones or speakers, preset profiles for games, movies, music, and sports can produce tailored audio experiences for every situation.
ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 Red Fusion
Fast WAN + LAN
The TUF Gaming FX505 comes with a Gigabit Ethernet port for no-compromise gamers, as well as Intel’s latest 2×2 MIMO 802.11ac Wave 2 WiFi, capable of making connections at speeds of up to 1.73Gbps to compatible routers.
TUF and built to last
The TUF Gaming FX505 is built to withstand abuse. It has been put through rigorous quality and durability tests that exceed industry standards, passing even the demanding military-grade MIL-STD-810G test for sudden jolts. The HyperStrike keyboard uses switches rated for 20 million key presses, while the reinforced chassis and hexagonal design on the bottom add structural rigidity to make it even sturdier.
ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 Gold Steel
Superior and long-lasting cooling
[adrotate group=”2″]The TUF Gaming FX505 features the HyperCool system, with independent fans and heatsinks to cool the CPU and GPU separately.
The design also places the fans directly underneath the keyboard to help remove heat, keeping the keyboard cool and comfortable during extended gameplay sessions. The patented trapezoid-cut lid allows more air to be ejected from the rear, improving cooling performance by up to 25% over other designs.
Cooling performance can degrade over time, with dust and particle build-up impeding airflow through thermal fin. So patented ASUS dust tunnels help to guide dust and particles off to a separate chamber to be ejected from the system, keeping the thermal fins clear for stable long-term cooling performance.
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ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 Models + Specifications
| Specifications | FX505 Metal (High Spec) | FX505 Metal (Mid Spec) | FX505 Metal (Low Spec) | FX505 (High Spec) | FX505 (Mid Spec) |
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| Model Number | FX505G-MES182T | FX505G-EES241T | FX505G-MBQ202T | FX505G-EBQ242T | FX505G-EBQ269T |
| Chassis | Gold Steel with Backlit ROG Logo | TUF Plastic | TUF Plastic | ||
| Processor | Intel Core i7-8750H | Intel Core i7-8750H | Intel Core i5-8300H | Intel Core i7-8750H | Intel Core i5-8300H |
| Discrete Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 - 6 GB GDDR5 memory | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti - 4 GB GDDR5 memory | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 - 6 GB GDDR5 memory | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti - 4 GB GDDR5 memory | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti - 4 GB GDDR5 memory |
| Display | 15.6-inch IPS display - 300 nits, 100% sRGB, 1920 x 1080 pixels - 144 Hz refresh rate, 7 ms response time (GTG) | 15.6-inch IPS display - 250 nits, 63% sRGB, 1920 x 1080 pixels - 60 Hz refresh rate, 25 ms response time (GTG) |
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| Cooling Solution | ASUS HyperCool Technology : Dual 5V Fans, with Anti-Dust Tunnel | ||||
| Memory | 8 GB DDR4-2666 | 8 GB DDR4-2666 | 4 GB DDR4-2666 | 8 GB DDR4-2666 | 4 GB DDR4-2666 |
| Storage | 128 GB PCIe SSD 1 TB 7200 RPM HDD | 128 GB PCIe SSD 1 TB 7200 RPM HDD | 128 GB PCIe SSD 1 TB 7200 RPM HDD | 128 GB PCIe SSD 1 TB 7200 RPM HDD | 1 TB 7200 RPM HDD |
| Keyboard | Illuminated Chiclet Keyboard with Single-Zone RGB Lighting, Transparent WASD keys, and 1.8 mm travel | Illuminated Chiclet Keyboard with Red LED Lighting, Transparent WASD keys, and 1.8 mm travel | |||
| I/O Ports | 1 x USB 3.0 Type A, 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A, 1 x Kensington Lock, 1 x 3.5 mm combo audio port | ||||
| Battery | 4-Cell, 48 WHrs Lithium-Ion Battery | ||||
| Dimensions | 36.0 cm wide x 26.2 cm deep x 2.58 cm thick | 36.0 cm wide x 26.2 cm deep x 2.67 cm thick | |||
| Weight | 2.20 kg | ||||
ASUS TUF Gaming FX705 Models + Specifications
| Specifications | FX705 Metal (High Spec) | FX705 Metal (Mid Spec) | FX705 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Number | FX705G-MEV169T | FX705G-EEV163T | FX705G-EEW164T |
| Chassis | Gold Steel with Backlit ROG Logo | TUF Plastic | |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-8750H | ||
| Discrete Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 - 6 GB GDDR5 memory | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti - 4 GB GDDR5 memory | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti - 4 GB GDDR5 memory |
| Display | 17.3-inch IPS display - 300 nits, 100% sRGB, 1920 x 1080 pixels - 144 Hz refresh rate, 7 ms response time (GTG) | 17.3-inch IPS display - 250 nits, 63% sRGB, 1920 x 1080 pixels - 60 Hz refresh rate, 25 ms response time (GTG) |
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| Cooling Solution | ASUS HyperCool Technology : Dual 5V Fans, with Anti-Dust Tunnel | ||
| Memory | 8 GB DDR4-2666 | ||
| Storage | 256 GB PCIe SSD 1 TB 7200 RPM HDD | 128 GB PCIe SSD 1 TB 7200 RPM HDD |
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| Keyboard | Illuminated Chiclet Keyboard with Single-Zone RGB Lighting, Transparent WASD keys, and 1.8 mm travel | Illuminated Chiclet Keyboard with Red LED Lighting, Transparent WASD keys, and 1.8 mm travel | |
| I/O Ports | 1 x USB 3.0 Type A, 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A, 1 x Kensington Lock, 1 x 3.5 mm combo audio port | ||
| Battery | 4-Cell, 64 WHrs Lithium-Ion Battery | ||
| Dimensions | 39.9 cm wide x 27.9 cm deep x 2.66 cm thick | 39.9 cm wide x 27.9 cm deep x 2.76 cm thick | |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | ||
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