Asus' New TUF Gaming Laptops Pack AMD Ryzen, Radeon [Update]

Asus is going all in on AMD with its entry-level TUF Gaming lineup announced today. The 15-inch FX505DY and 17-inch FX705DY use AMD's 2nd Gen Ryzen 5 3550H mobile APU, Radeon Vega discrete graphics for gaming and offers a MIL-SPEC 810G tested chassis for short drops.

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Row 0 - Cell 0	Asus TUF Gaming FX505DY	Asus TUF Gaming FX705DY
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3550H	AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
GPU	AMD Radeon RX 560X	AMD Radeon RX 560X
RAM	Up to 32GB DDR4 2400 MHz	Up to 32GB DDR4 2400 MHz
Storage	Up to 512GB PCIe SSD, up to 1TB SSHD	Up to 512GB PCIe SSD, up to 1TB SSHD
Display	15.6-inch FHD up to 120 Hz, FreeSync	17.3-inch FHD, FreeSync
Ports	2x USB 3.1 Gen 1, USB 2.0, Ethernet, HDMI, Kensington lock slot, headphone jack	2x USB 3.1 Gen 1, USB 2.0, Ethernet, HDMI, Kensington lock slot, headphone jack
Battery	48 Whr	64 Whr
Size	14.2 x 10.3 x 1 inches (36 x 26.2 x 2.5 cm)	15.7 x 11 x 1 inches (39.9 x 27.9 x 2.6 cm)
Weight	4.9 pounds / 2.2 kg	5.7 pounds / 2.6 kg

Besides the size (both the body and the display), both laptops are otherwise quite similar. The big difference is that the 15-inch version offers a high-refresh option that goes to 120 Hz. Both screens use FreeSync technology to keep gaming smooth.

There are two different looks for the lineup: Red Matter, with a red backlight to match its trim, and Gold Steel, with RGB backlighting customizable in Asus' Armoury Crate program. Neither design is subtle—note the X design in the lid and the colored Asus logo—but in general I prefer the option to pick my own colors.

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