Asus TUF FX705 Review: Very Good, Very “TUF”

With hundreds of gaming laptops available in 2023, you must research well before buying one. Depending on your budget, a few too many options can be available. If you can spend around $1000, then the Asus TUF FX705 will be a great choice.

After using this laptop for two weeks, I can now finally present this review. Keep on reading until the end to learn more.

Asus TUF FX705 Specifications

Asus TUF FX705 Specifications

The primary Asus TUF Gaming FX705 details are:

Operating System (OS)Windows 10 Pro (Upgradeable to Windows 11)
Display17.3” IPS Display (144Hz Refresh Rate, FHD 1920 x 1080p resolution)
Processor (CPU)8th Gen Intel Core i7 8750H (6 cores, 3.9GHz clock speed)
Graphics Card (GPU)NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB DDR5
Memory (RAM)8GB – 32GB DDR4 RAM (2666MHz)
Storage (SSD)512GB – 1TB SSD
KeyboardAll Zone RGB Backlit
ThermalsDual Fan Cooling
Audio7.1 Virtual Surround Sound Speakers
Ports1x USB 2.0 Port2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port1x HDMI 2.01x RJ-45 Jack1x 3.5mm Audio Jack
ColorsGold SteelRed Matter
Dimensions15.7” x 11” x 1”6.1 Pounds
Price$949 – $1249

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Asus TUF FX705 Review

After getting my hands on the Asus TUF Gaming FX705, I have used this laptop for two weeks. While I’m unsure whether a build with a Ryzen 7 processor is available, I used the standard Intel Core i7 version. After testing out several apps (and many other weird combinations) for two weeks, here’s my honest Asus TUF FX705 review:

Design And Build Quality

Design And Build Quality

There is a reason why this laptop has the TUF (The Ultimate Force) tag with it. All Asus TUF laptops have also been tested to withstand shocks, high temperatures, and solar radiation. In other words, this laptop is tough.

When it comes to looks, it’s a stunner as well. The back panel looks impressive, with the Asus logo in gold or red. The screen panel is slim, with a 7.18mm bezel width.

Display

Display

This laptop has a pretty crisp and vivid 17.3” IPS screen. This is great for gamers, who will like it over the standard 15.6” laptop screens. In addition, competitive gamers enjoy clicking heads with its 144Hz refresh rate. I had a great time popping off playing Valorant.

Keyboard And Trackpad

Keyboard And Trackpad

The Asus TUF FX705 boasts an impressive RGB keyboard powered with Overstroke technology. This made my keystrokes register faster with little pressure. This made typing smooth and my barrage on WASD keys more tolerable. Additionally, you can use the TUF Aura Core panel to control the various RGB effects.

Thermals

Thermals

Regarding cooling, the Asus TUF FX705 is no slouch. Even after playing games for three hours, it’s cool enough to put it in my lap without burning my thighs. This is because of its Anti-Dust Cooling (ADC) and Fan Overboost technology.

Audio

Audio

Powered by DTS audio technology, this laptop provides 7.1 surround sound. This made my movie-watching experience pretty immersive. Also, I recommend plugging in a 7.1 surround sound-enabled headphone to use the DTS Headphone X technology best. You will flip while playing immersive horror games like Resident Evil Village and Alien: Isolation.

Ports And Connectivity

Ports And Connectivity

The Asus TUF FX705 feature I enjoyed the most was its WiFi range. Even if my router was in another room, this connected with it at max speed. Additionally, the various ports (all on one side) will ensure you can connect multiple USB devices to this laptop.

Storage

Storage

As a gamer, I enjoy everything on my screen loading up fast. The 1TB 5400rpm FireCuda SSD of this laptop quickly does that. 1TB is enough to store your favorite games and various other files.

Performance

Performance

Regarding performance and Asus TUF FX705 benchmarks, this laptop provides an excellent value-for-money performance.

Apps like Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Blender, and Cinema 4D ran smoothly, with no lag. Rendering a 4K video took a bit of time to boot.

However, my only complaint is the battery. While unplugged, it lasted 3 hours of gaming, 5.5 hours of video editing, and 7-8 hours of web surfing and watching movies.

While playing games, I played single-player games all at max settings (1080p). I played multiplayer games at the lower settings (a competitively better decision). Here are the gaming benchmarks for this laptop.

GamesAverage FPS (Frames Per Second)
Grand Theft Auto 578
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt62
Red Dead Redemption 248
Elden Ring60 (Capped)
God Of War60 (Capped)
Valorant138
Apex Legends92
FIFA 2022102
Overwatch 2104

Asus TUF FX705 Alternatives

Some of the best Asus TUF FX705 alternatives are:

1. Dell Alienware 17 R5

Dell Alienware 17 R5

Price: $1.139 – $3,749

If you wish to buy a powerhouse gaming laptop (although more expensive than the Asus TUF FX705), then I would suggest the Dell Alienware 17 R5. With a similar 17.3” screen (with varying resolutions and refresh rates) and 12th Gen Intel Core i7 and i9 processors, you can easily run all the latest games and the ones to come in the future.

ProsCons
Impressive DesignPretty Big And Heavy
Great PerformanceLoud Fans
Good Battery LifeCan Heat Quickly
Vivid Display
Mechanical Keyboard
Highly Customizable

2. Dell XPS 13

Dell XPS 13

Price: $999 – $1499

The Dell XPS 13 is a pretty good laptop for productive application users. Powered by 12th Generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processors, this is good enough for productive work like video editing and animations. However, games will have a less than pleasant time with its weak Intel Iris XE graphics card.

ProsCons
Sleek DesignMore Connectivity Ports Would Have Been Better
Crisp DisplayBad Webcam
Lightweight BuildWeak Gaming Performance
Several Customization Options

3. Lenovo Ideapad 330-15 AMD

Lenovo Ideapad 330-15 AMD

Price: $349

Sometimes. A budget laptop is all that you need for your tasks. If you don’t do any graphically and power-intensive tasks like gaming, video editing, and animating, you cannot go wrong with the Lenovo Ideapad 330-15 AMD laptop. With Ryzen 5 processors, a Radeon Vega graphics card, and 8GB RAM, this is great for office workers.

ProsCons
Pretty CheapWeak Battery
External SD Card SlotPoor Performance on High-Performance Tasks
Durable KeyboardAverage Display

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Final Verdict: Is The Asus TUF FX705 Worth It In 2023?

In my opinion, the Asus TUF FX705 can be a dicey buy for you moving into 2023.

While by no means it’s a bad laptop, you should best invest your money in a laptop with NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards and minimum 10th Gen Intel Core processors or its AMD equivalents. However, if availability is an issue, you can also be satisfied with his laptop.

ProsCons
Great 144Hz DisplayWeak Battery life
Good RGB KeyboardsBetter Alternatives At The Same Price Range
“TUF” Built
Good Speakers

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Debamalya Mukherjee

Debamalya is a professional content writer from Kolkata, India. Constantly improving himself in this industry for more than three years, he has amassed immense knowledge regarding his niches of writing tech and gaming articles. He loves spending time with his cats, along with playing every new PC action game as soon as possible.

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      Debamalya Mukherjee

      Debamalya is a professional content writer from Kolkata, India. Constantly improving himself in this industry for more than three years, he has amassed immense knowledge regarding his niches of writing tech and gaming articles. He loves spending time with his cats, along with playing every new PC action game as soon as possible.

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