Tx for the review, ordered one a while back and im patiently waiting for it to get to me (on a ship in durban rsa, quarantined). cant wait to try it out.
Prins Wolf, thx man, I’m really hyped for this laptop, I currently have a laptop which has a very bad gpu, so when I game I have around 30-40 fps, not the ideal experience
This is a popular laptop. It is on sale at Walmart for $799. It's so popular in fact that @UPS decided not to deliver the one I ordered. Presumably their employee needed a new laptop more than I did.
I7 9750h with 1660ti vs Ryzen 7 3750h with 1660ti, same gpu diffrent cpu and how it stack up againt one another since ryzen configuration is around 400$, diffrent
I always love your reviews, this one is no exception! You are also probably the only reviewer who regularly include a charger for total weight, never stop doing that please 😺 Quite solid laptop though, but that bottom bezel is HUGE 😳
Thanks for the feedback Matt, appreciate it ! I think only the MSI GF75 is the only one I have seen with a small chin. It does make a big difference n the visuals I agree. It mst be tough though, because these gaming laptops need beefier rear heat sinks each time and the panel is a set size. Perhaps what they should do is use a 16.1" panel like I have seen on a sager model...
I saw that you did a video on the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G with the 1660 Ti Max Q and Ryzen 7 3750H. Could you do a comparison between the two in the future? Thanks!
2:56 takes out the power brick out of the box... 3:16 puts it away from the laptop... 3:36 searches for the power brick in the box... 3:41 cuts the realization from the video... You are funny man. :)) Good review, none the less, thanks.
Thanks! Im starting the testing on this one now and then will do a smackdown with the Helios 300. Yes, I would like to test the G531. Might have to do a poll, that or the Zephyrus m...
Must say, excellent review, did you do the repaste? was it troublesome? could you share some tips and/or warning about repasting this? maybe some cables in the way, maybe some adhesive strap? what can you tell us about it ?
Thanks mate 👍This is my first look with full review to follow. It seems to cool quite well, I was surprised. I'll check on power usage and click rates in my review. The repaste was done by Hidevolution, they warranty it. They use kapton tape and often foam to stop spreading of the liquid metal. It looks straightforward to do it from what I can see. Thanks for watching!
Question: I'm actually looking at the model: TUF505DT-RB73 --- but I'm seeing this listed as a 60hz panel and one site listed as 120hz panel. Do only some models come in 60hz only? And I'm mainly playing Sims 4 and Overwatch...is there a big difference from 60hz to 120hz that I would be able to see? 🤔🤔 Great review btw!! 😁😊
Thanks ! I really recommend that you buy this laptops replacement, the TUF A15. It is better in every way. It has Freesync which means you get no tearing which would be very noticeable in a fast game like Overwatch . The TUF A15 screen doesnt have the fastest response times but I am sure it will still be faster than the 60hz panel. Its refresh rate is 120 hz and it's the same price. XOTICPC has it for $999 with the 90wh battery. I did a comparison video th-cam.com/video/PMbvLYelpnI/w-d-xo.html Also check out my review on the laptop itself.
@@OWNORDISOWN Awesome! I appreciate the response and will definitely look at the TUF A15. I was mainly looking at the TUF505DT-RB73 because I found it at a really low price and I'm on a budget at the moment.
I'm kinda starting to liking it for work purposes it offer nice screen/performance at cheaper prices but still concerned about these gaming laptop infamous quality issue especially the hinge (yeah even when they touted this one as "millitary grade") and now they have 1660ti? Wtf?? In asia the lowest one was gtx 1050 and max 1060 (still not available everywhere) but now they have this gpu??? Ughh too much model is this shoes or something?
I'm actually going to start the game testing tomorrow on this and will do a live game stream video. So stay tuned on that. I have the new HP Pavilion 15 with the GTX 1650 to test to.
Dont go for it. The ryzen 5 will bottleneck the 1650 in multiplayer games. I have the model and i couldnt run any games at 120hz. Either a cpu bottleneck or ram issue( i dont know if its ram issue. Only 6gb is usable as 2 gb is used by vega 8 gpu i guess) . Games i tested rainbow six siege, battlefield 1, world war z, dirty bomb. In most cases the gpu sits around 50~60 percent. In my opinion i5 is the way to go.
If a have the choice between this one and the Asus ROG Zephyrus G with the exact same configuration (amd ryzen 3750h / GTX 1660ti..) and the same price, which one is better ?
This video will answer that question for you. th-cam.com/video/cmNtAS2OPjs/w-d-xo.html Here is the review on the Zephyrus G: th-cam.com/video/lwlTrN-J6Os/w-d-xo.html
I have the ROG version of the same spec. The downside of the ROG is its thermals due to its very thin body. I think this fares better thermally than the ROG. There's no built-in webcam in the ROG too.
I was tempted to buy the i5-8300h variant last year because of its metallic brush-finish (plastic) design, one of the more minimalist out there. But I ended up building a desktop system, which I think was a mistake to make at any point in last year.
It's certainly a good system if you want portability. The AMD CPU is power efficient so I do expect 4 to 5 hours of run time. Think you might be one this time around ?
I personally think that the thermal compound in Acer is much better then Asus laptops ,it's better to change the thermal compound of Asus laptops or you are gonna have high temps
@@Mht.v this one is better because you wil get the full gtx 1660 ti but if you want a more thinner laptop choose the zephyrus g but the gpu is 10% slower because it's a max q gtx 1660 ti
@@feljosephdumoran4779 I just really want to know the pros and cons of each laptop. Is it better to have a laptop with a gpu 10% faster but have compromise on the battery life? All considering the difference of the battery size of the Zephyrus G and the Asus TUF but thanks for answering my query.
which one i should buy, this laptop or fx705gm powered by i7 8750 and 1060 with a bigger 17 inch display? it comes on the same price level in my country
Would you recommend this over the new 2019 Acer Helios 300 with the GTX 1660ti? The only difference is the cpu ( 6 cores 12 threads core i7 ) for an extra 100$ in terms of the specs
This is a big no way. I was going to do a smackdown between the two but it would portray this Asus laptio in a really bad light. Only thing it matched was battery life. I suggest watching my review th-cam.com/video/cmNtAS2OPjs/w-d-xo.html
The Zephyrus G would get the nod from me, just from the design and battery life I have seen thus far. I will include some footage from the Zephyrus G to be sure :)
@@OWNORDISOWN I have been of the same opinion except it's literally unavailable to buy anywhere except bestbuy and bestbuy doesn't ship international .... This laptop is available everywhere. So now I'm torn if I should try and wait for stock, cos I really want the Zephyrus , or just buy this Outta convenience
In my opinion if you can find close to that price range take i7 because intel cpus are better than ryzens on laptops for now. But if its priced 200$ more than ryzen or even more priced than 200$ than go for ryzen because ryzen 7 3750H is similar to i5-8300H(not including tests where intel have much better support) and that i5 processor is good even now and will be for quite a time, because i think you don`t rly need THAT much power on the go. If you think you need and you can pay 200< more then go for i7 but at least in my country ryzen laptops are much cheaper than intels, it depends on your country prices and deals you can find :P . Just to say when i compare those i talk about laptops that have almost identical other components. Hope I could help you, sorry for maybe some grammar mistakes :D ps. i have same issue as you, gonna buy laptop but don`t know which :P. Hope i could help you :D
@@bachhuynh4780 Wrong. Yawn - another comment reflecting asshat belief instead of objective evidence-based fact. Bob tested this unit th-cam.com/video/EloUckKqAKc/w-d-xo.html and at stock settings only experienced "only a little bit of thermal throttling", while when under-volting the issue was moot. Oh… Damned facts!. And even if one did experience throttling, the performance level at that point is STILL DRAMATICALLY GREATER than a unit with the 1060!GPU and for only $100 more represents a dramatically Better return on investment. But it’s always interesting to see how those who live in the world of overpriced UltraBooks 'feel' - as there is little thinking involved.
For 10% increase in price you get the 10% extra gaming performance but I agree, I like it's styling much more, I like having a six core CPU and I believe the Omen has a 1 TB SSD? Thermals I can solve , so I would buy that one too.
@@sdushdiu Prices might vary depending on countries. In Australia, I can get FX505DU (same configuration) at under 1600 AUD (plus 100 AUD cashback from Asus promotion program) while I have to pay over 2000 AUD for HP Omen 15 GTX 2060.
@@ngoctran2165 I don't care what they cost on Mars. Regular Retail Prices in the US are $100 different which makes it a compelling value compared to quite a few other machines..
Would it be possible to upgrade the cpu down the road if so desired? I've built a few desktops but I don't know squat about laptops or their corresponding Mobo/socket types
@@OWNORDISOWNAh, well this is a lesson learned ha. I'll be returning it. Having a 1660ti is next to pointless when the cpu bottlenecks it in just about every AAA game. Shame.
Awesome review as always! Been waiting for this unit for a while now. Really helps me in choosing what laptop to buy. Can you do a review on the new acer predator helios 300, nitro 7 or the lenovo y540? (though im not sure if either are available yet) just want to compare the performance between brands w/ similar specs Anyways, i'll keep myself posted. Cheers mate!
@@jayemmzz8301 i own the asus tuf fx505gm and the reason why i bought this over the less expensive one that has an amd cpu and a better gpu is that i need a 6 core chip for productivity work and a 1060 is still enough and the 144hz is great also it has a 72% ntsc and like 98% srgb so yea it's color accurate unlike the DU it has only 45% ntsc for a 120hz display so it's pretty bad for me but if you only want a portable gaming machine (main purpose for gaming) choose the DU but if you're like me that edits and do some cpu intensive stuff choose the GM
Decided to buy this over the acer predator 300. It has a more muted, less gamer-y look to it. And for some reason, the predator cost like 400-600usd more than its regular price from where im from Benchmark temp runs as high as 91C but i've never experienced these temps while playing graphic intensive games. No issues on video editing, autocad or other creation apps, however, an i7-9750h or i7-8750h is noticeably better. Overall i think its a good buy
Found you just today man your content is so good af than many. I'm gonna buy the same but with NVDIA 1650 variant cause 1660 is not in India. Is it a good one than i5 9th gen
is there an upgrade possible for running 4k on a 4k tv? I have ordered this rig from my college bookstore and waiting on it, I bought an Alienware 13" R3 from them a couple years ago that I am on at the moment, and it has i5-7300hq , GTX 1050 ti only has 8gb ram and runs great, but i am missing that bigger screen that my very first laptop had that i got back in 2006(its been trashed years ago). I am hoping this model is a solid upgrade from my current Alienware laptop, and I'll give it to my son once the new one is in.
Hi John, personally I would wait for the new TUF units to come out. My next video will be showing them. You have a 15" or 17" with either am AMD 4000 CPU (up to 8 cores/ 16 threads), faster 3200 mhz RAM and a larger 90w battery. Plus it has USB c which I am sure has display port too. It also has an HDMI of course to connect to a TV. There will also be 10th gen Intel versions too. GPU options upto an RTX 2060. I found that the current TUF AMD laptops were held back by the slower RAM. The new ones come out March/April time.
@@OWNORDISOWN damn, I paid through financial aid and purchased it from the school bookstore so they only had current stock available, it is the 17.3" screen 16 gb ram, with the gforce 1660 ti if need be I can upgrade card and ram if its possible
This is a first look/ unboxing as stated in the title and thumbnail. The review will follow. I even say at the end "let me know what you want me to test in the full review". I always do an unboxing before my review as it gives a quick glimpse and notifies people I have a new laptop. To be honest, I don't see anyone doing as detailed unboxings as myself. If I did anymore it will be the review...
Im using the 15" 560x ones now..if asus release a 17" with 1660ti,might consider getting those by year-end..now im just focusing on ryzen 3000 first for my main rig
Steer clear of any laptop with a Realtek 8822BE, Sometimes the connection drops out every 10 minutes, games lag a lot even on LAN servers, download speeds are terrible and uploads are even worse. I've updated my laptop bios, updated and rolled back the drivers and nothing helped
If Gaming is your main priority, yes, although I would pick the Helios 300 over the TUF505. I just ran Heaven Benchmark on the GTX 1060, TUF 505 and Helios 300 and got 57fps, 69fps, 77 Fps respectively. If you want a six core CPU to help you out on multi threaded programs then sure get the Scar 2 over the TUF or better still the i7 970h/ GTX 1660ti Helios 300...
My main issue with this laptop is that there is no card reader and they wasted one of the 3 USB ports by making it 2.0. An ASUS model from 5 years ago had the card reader and 4 USB ports, all 3.0. Wtf, ASUS?!!!
I don't know if I would particularly pick this one, sure the 1660ti is faster than a GTX 1060 (that is on par with the max Q 1660ti), but I don't really like the styling and no display port. I have the Helios 300 to look at too. I would be more inclined to go for that one I think.
No, temps are good. After watching another video with thermal tests, I learned that it stays around 38/39 on idle and 77/85 during load (first value is for GPU, second for CPU). These temps are for the model with gtx 1660 ti, which has a higher TDP than the 1650, so I expect the latter to be even cooler than this.
Ary Prakasa correct me if i'm wrong, but i'm assuming you'll be using OBS for streaming? You can change the encoder as the gpu instead of the cpu, as nvidia has stated that the GTX 1660ti is optimized for OBS
Is it good? (I am not a native english speaker so it is a little bit hard to understand people talking) I have a PC witha intel i2 duo and AMD Radeon HD 6350 so crap. Not good for gaming but I still had fun with 20-30fps for the last 6 years. Will this Laptop do better for the next 5 years? I mean it is a beast.
I am about to start testing it next week. I have done some tests already though and it falls behind the Acer Helios 300 in everything so far: Timespy, Firestrike, Video encoding it is slower too. Screen is less bright and not as colour accurate. Stay tuned for the review.
It's definitely not as good as the Helios 300. Testing wise I have done 3D Mark, screen colour gamut and ghosting. And in each one it was behind the Helios . Battery life was the same at 5 hours speakers are the same at around 74 db. Design wise, I prefer the look of the Helios.
@@sanyogdeshmukh1287 oh can you pls tell me about this combination-Ryzen 7-3750H and rtx 2060 does it bottleneck ..these are all laptop specifications..thanks .:-)
@@anuragnaidu4772 I am also planning to buy it as its for 88k on amazon..but I am waiting for reviews. I have seen GTX 1660Ti + Ryzen 7 reviews which showed bottleneck..so obviously RTX 2060 is better than GTX 1660Ti so it will surely bottleneck. Just wait for reviews
Must admit it is hard getting review units from Dell.. I have bought 12 from them in the past 2.5 years and I told them that I refuse to buy any more until they send me a review unit. I am hoping that they send me the G3 end of June... we will see.
It should be able to handle all games at high to Ultra settings and do very well. My next video will be the Helios 300 with a 1660ti which I believe is the better laptop, and will give you a good idea . I will start testing this TUF505 later this week
@@OWNORDISOWN it's pretty annoying honestly because when it reaches 50 fans start to spin at 2400 rpm and it's noticable keep running until it's back to 35 then stop can i change them so they start when cpu reaches 60 or 70 ?
@@OWNORDISOWN Thank you for your answer and your time but i would like to ask. The 9560 model is CNVio which means i need a certain Intel CPU and chipset on the motherboard. I have an AMD CPU so i cannot use it. Are my thoughts corect or not?
@@mariosiliopoulos116XoticPC lists a range on Intel wifi cards, including the 9560 as configuration options. They have a sale on too, $100 off so it might make sense to give them a call. They are good, I have bought from them before. xoticpc.com/products/msi-alpha-15-a3dd-003
I have done all my testing. In fact, I streamed live on Twitch this evening showcasing the laptop. I have edited it and will be uploading it tonight . This will be followed by the review once I have done my graphs, script and filmed it.
@@OWNORDISOWN Ah yes i saw the message you've put out, just finished watching the VOD. Sadly i can't afford the Helios 300 but the FX505 seems like a great deal to me, thanks for the benchmarks!
yep the wirless card is by far the largest con of this rig, in a large household of wifi users.......i may have to return my fx505 bc i cannot maintain connections in cs:go or poe. it has pushed me into single player games exclusively. also the "Ventillation" design is in part to some passive/active dust reduction design. I have yet to crash out of a game, yet i am getting dc/packet loss. It has ran GTA v and witcher 3 max -hairworks. in 1080p.......120 fps not likely. for the 120hz full utilization. Though in borderlands enhanced edition i find it un-able to run in 120hz or claim it is
The 1650 is about 45% faster than a GTX 1050ti so will be faster than both the GTX 1050 and rx560x. As for battery life it depends on the CPU you have with that rx560x: the Ryzen 7 2700u uses the same idle juice as a 8300h but the 3550h or 3750h uses about 2w less and in my tests those CPUs have done well for battery life.
Sorry if my comment is late, I got the chance to buy this exactly laptop from local market My question is this enough for graphics editing ? (AutoCad & 3dmax & revit...etc) Or ?
personally I would skip this laptop. If I wanted a Ryzen 7 3750h laptop I much preferred the Asus Zephyrus G. Here is my review on the TUF FX505: th-cam.com/video/cmNtAS2OPjs/w-d-xo.html
I like the look of it. I see it has separate mouse buttons which I actually like, and I like the row of function keys up top. I'll have to see if I can get one. It amazes me how many 1660ti models Asus has..
@@OWNORDISOWN yeah it seems like 1660ti is getting quite popular in relatively cheap gaming laptops. Also the content you produce is sooo good! Some serious quality content!
hello i have the same model of laptop with 8gb variant i was thinking of an upgrade can you please test valorant on dual channel ? i was barely getting 100fps with 8gb config so i was hoping if it was an worth upgrade or not
@@OWNORDISOWN u[date i got a dual channel now 4 + 8 cant afford 8gb but its a big boost on fps now im getting 120+ consistent on valorant and doing other task with no problem
To change thr RGB lighting on the keyboard go to the gamepad looking 3rd option in aura crate and in there there’s an option to change led lights.
Thanks for the tip. Yes, that changes it , 4 options. They should have that under the Aura settings...
How did you do ? Nothing happen when i'm selecting a mod and apply it
@@ndk18 clicking the game pad option brings up an option to click on lighting...
@@OWNORDISOWN yeah find it thanks, weirds we cant apply it from aura tab
Its a shame its so limited :(
So we get more information from your unboxing than most tech channels actually reviewing their laptops? LOL man it’s a good time to be alive 👍
bob!!
Thanks Bob mate !
Actually looks better "in person" than in pictures. The styling isn't great, true.
Thats the model that is becoming more and more popular , thanks for the review and it will be very helpful for others
Thanks Sandra !
Tx for the review, ordered one a while back and im patiently waiting for it to get to me (on a ship in durban rsa, quarantined). cant wait to try it out.
Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching my video :)
Prins Wolf, and how is it, do you recommend this laptop?
@@vigomaxim5225 Sadly still waiting for it to get to me. Will advise as soon as I have it
Prins Wolf, thx man, I’m really hyped for this laptop, I currently have a laptop which has a very bad gpu, so when I game I have around 30-40 fps, not the ideal experience
This is a popular laptop. It is on sale at Walmart for $799. It's so popular in fact that @UPS decided not to deliver the one I ordered. Presumably their employee needed a new laptop more than I did.
Sorry to hear about that! Hope you get the replacement ok👍
Can you make a review on acer predator helios 300 with core i7 9750h, 1660 ti please. Thanks
Yes, I will unbox it tonight
Waiting for the unboxing
@@OWNORDISOWN literally supped for that
I7 9750h with 1660ti vs Ryzen 7 3750h with 1660ti, same gpu diffrent cpu and how it stack up againt one another since ryzen configuration is around 400$, diffrent
@@m.ariefw3536 i guess this one is 1660 n not 1660ti
Great vid.
There's no bloody excuse for 5400 HDD's in this day and age. It's 2019 for feck sake! 7200 HDD's should be the bare minimum.
I agree, no excuse. 7200 rpm drives are super cheap these days.
I rather have a 5400 HDD with 1660ti than a 7200 HDD with 1650.
Wow! For $1099 that’s a steal! Oh what a time to be alive
I agree, it's priced quite aggressively 👍
Those temperatures are fantastic. I am very surprised. Good job ASUS!
Yes, I was surprised too. I think the liquid metal repaste must be helping somewhat. I will measure clock speeds and power usage in my review.
@@OWNORDISOWN I am looking forward to the review! :-)
I have it with i7 8750h and gtx 1060 6gb, love it.
Nice !
I always love your reviews, this one is no exception! You are also probably the only reviewer who regularly include a charger for total weight, never stop doing that please 😺 Quite solid laptop though, but that bottom bezel is HUGE 😳
Thanks for the feedback Matt, appreciate it ! I think only the MSI GF75 is the only one I have seen with a small chin. It does make a big difference n the visuals I agree. It mst be tough though, because these gaming laptops need beefier rear heat sinks each time and the panel is a set size. Perhaps what they should do is use a 16.1" panel like I have seen on a sager model...
ASUS has some pretty interesting budget options this year, interested to see how you like them
Hey there Sean ! Good to hear from you again.. Yes, it's good to see Asus supporting AMD here👍
I saw that you did a video on the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G with the 1660 Ti Max Q and Ryzen 7 3750H. Could you do a comparison between the two in the future? Thanks!
Sure, I was going to do some comparisons. Probably even through in the Helios 300 for good measure 👍
ROG or Tuff of the same spec?
maybe the temps got better if someone cut some more "holes" on the backside so more air comes in. but change thermalpaste seems work well.
How come he only have 57k subs? Please support this man guys. Lovelots!
Thanks, appreciate it !
Great work, thanks. If only AMD would give us a proper dedicated GPU to pair with this CPU.
Thanks ! Yes, I agree. I'm sure they will once Navi comes out. Hope so anyway!
This video really helped me make my decision an I ended up getting this laptop
Glad I was able to help Daniel 😀
I want a full-fat review, please.
Also how about take the back panel off and thermal testing
2:56 takes out the power brick out of the box... 3:16 puts it away from the laptop... 3:36 searches for the power brick in the box... 3:41 cuts the realization from the video... You are funny man. :))
Good review, none the less, thanks.
Awesome video! One question: should I get this laptop or the Lenovo Y530 with i7 8750h, 8-16 GB ram and Gtx 1050 Ti?
Don't invest in 1050ti. Even 560x better than 1050ti
Go with y540 legion with 1660 ti
Excelente trabajo amigo vamos por muchos mas, éxito
Gracias Jonathan!
Very glad to watch this video.
Thanks dear.
Great review. Very informative. Now im wondering if youre gonna review asus rog strix g g531? Thank you!
Thanks! Im starting the testing on this one now and then will do a smackdown with the Helios 300.
Yes, I would like to test the G531. Might have to do a poll, that or the Zephyrus m...
Okay would wait for that poll to vote for the g531 😂 keep up the good work sir! 👍
sir, can you compare Asus TUP505 vs Acer Nitro 5. thank's
Must say, excellent review, did you do the repaste? was it troublesome? could you share some tips and/or warning about repasting this? maybe some cables in the way, maybe some adhesive strap? what can you tell us about it ?
Thanks mate 👍This is my first look with full review to follow. It seems to cool quite well, I was surprised. I'll check on power usage and click rates in my review. The repaste was done by Hidevolution, they warranty it. They use kapton tape and often foam to stop spreading of the liquid metal. It looks straightforward to do it from what I can see. Thanks for watching!
Question: I'm actually looking at the model: TUF505DT-RB73 --- but I'm seeing this listed as a 60hz panel and one site listed as 120hz panel. Do only some models come in 60hz only? And I'm mainly playing Sims 4 and Overwatch...is there a big difference from 60hz to 120hz that I would be able to see? 🤔🤔
Great review btw!! 😁😊
Thanks ! I really recommend that you buy this laptops replacement, the TUF A15.
It is better in every way.
It has Freesync which means you get no tearing which would be very noticeable in a fast game like Overwatch .
The TUF A15 screen doesnt have the fastest response times but I am sure it will still be faster than the 60hz panel.
Its refresh rate is 120 hz and it's the same price. XOTICPC has it for $999 with the 90wh battery.
I did a comparison video th-cam.com/video/PMbvLYelpnI/w-d-xo.html
Also check out my review on the laptop itself.
@@OWNORDISOWN Awesome! I appreciate the response and will definitely look at the TUF A15. I was mainly looking at the TUF505DT-RB73 because I found it at a really low price and I'm on a budget at the moment.
The lid is not plastic. It's some sort of metal from what I read.
Have you felt it in person?
Is there the wifi issue he mentioned with the Realtek card with this one too?
Awesome first impressions as usual! I'm just glad we're getting more competition in this space 🙏🏼 (AMD/Huwaei/Qualcomm/ARM.... step it up 0.0)
Thanks mate! Yes, more competition is great. I want to see more six core or 8 core AMD laptops..
OWNorDisown I had the Helios 500 (Ryzen 2700). Loved it but was to thick to lug around everyday. Also stood out too much in work/meetings 😅
@@rationalistfaith yes, it's like my Clevo P870TM, good for building muscles 😉
Good review Magoo.
I'm getting mine this coming Saturday.
I would advise against it if possible, I just did a video comparing it to its replacement:
th-cam.com/video/PMbvLYelpnI/w-d-xo.html
Hi Steven, what do you think about the fx505dv with r7, rtx 2060 , 2x8gb ram, 512 SSD for $1300cad? Is it a Good deal? Thanks
Nice review
Thanks !
I'm kinda starting to liking it for work purposes it offer nice screen/performance at cheaper prices but still concerned about these gaming laptop infamous quality issue especially the hinge (yeah even when they touted this one as "millitary grade") and now they have 1660ti? Wtf?? In asia the lowest one was gtx 1050 and max 1060 (still not available everywhere) but now they have this gpu??? Ughh too much model is this shoes or something?
Hi great review.
Can you please also review asus tuf fx505dt with ryzen 5 and gtx1650 gpu
I'm actually going to start the game testing tomorrow on this and will do a live game stream video. So stay tuned on that. I have the new HP Pavilion 15 with the GTX 1650 to test to.
@@OWNORDISOWN Thanks for the reply.
OK will check it out already subbed as well.
looking forward to it.
@@Josh-dr2im thanks for subbing 👍
Dont go for it. The ryzen 5 will bottleneck the 1650 in multiplayer games. I have the model and i couldnt run any games at 120hz. Either a cpu bottleneck or ram issue( i dont know if its ram issue. Only 6gb is usable as 2 gb is used by vega 8 gpu i guess) . Games i tested rainbow six siege, battlefield 1, world war z, dirty bomb. In most cases the gpu sits around 50~60 percent. In my opinion i5 is the way to go.
If a have the choice between this one and the Asus ROG Zephyrus G with the exact same configuration (amd ryzen 3750h / GTX 1660ti..) and the same price, which one is better ?
This video will answer that question for you. th-cam.com/video/cmNtAS2OPjs/w-d-xo.html
Here is the review on the Zephyrus G: th-cam.com/video/lwlTrN-J6Os/w-d-xo.html
I have the ROG version of the same spec. The downside of the ROG is its thermals due to its very thin body. I think this fares better thermally than the ROG. There's no built-in webcam in the ROG too.
Great review as always! Do you think the TUF FX505D-TBQ222T have the same body design(heatpipe and everything), just like your review unit?
Thanks ! I would have thought so. They tend to like keeping the same components/design to save on part costs.
@@OWNORDISOWN Thank you ^^
I was tempted to buy the i5-8300h variant last year because of its metallic brush-finish (plastic) design, one of the more minimalist out there. But I ended up building a desktop system, which I think was a mistake to make at any point in last year.
It's certainly a good system if you want portability. The AMD CPU is power efficient so I do expect 4 to 5 hours of run time. Think you might be one this time around ?
@@OWNORDISOWN No, sir. Not after overspending on another system. I have to be content for now.
I personally think that the thermal compound in Acer is much better then Asus laptops ,it's better to change the thermal compound of Asus laptops or you are gonna have high temps
Can you please compare this laptop to Asus Zephyrus G because I'm struggling on what to buy
Yes, I can do that 👍
@@OWNORDISOWN Thank you in advance!
@@Mht.v this one is better because you wil get the full gtx 1660 ti but if you want a more thinner laptop choose the zephyrus g but the gpu is 10% slower because it's a max q gtx 1660 ti
@@feljosephdumoran4779 I just really want to know the pros and cons of each laptop. Is it better to have a laptop with a gpu 10% faster but have compromise on the battery life? All considering the difference of the battery size of the Zephyrus G and the Asus TUF but thanks for answering my query.
2019 and still have HDD, OMG
Still has USB 2.0, which is worse :|
well, tbf HDD cost way lower than SSD and in most countries people still use it if they want to keep lot of stuff with cheap price.
So, which is better sir. Asus ROG G531GT with i7-9750H+GTX1650 or Asus TUF with Ryzen 7+GTX1660Ti? Thx so much.
which one i should buy, this laptop or fx705gm powered by i7 8750 and 1060 with a bigger 17 inch display? it comes on the same price level in my country
Would you recommend this over the new 2019 Acer Helios 300 with the GTX 1660ti? The only difference is the cpu ( 6 cores 12 threads core i7 ) for an extra 100$ in terms of the specs
This is a big no way. I was going to do a smackdown between the two but it would portray this Asus laptio in a really bad light. Only thing it matched was battery life. I suggest watching my review th-cam.com/video/cmNtAS2OPjs/w-d-xo.html
9:14 Not so much diference between RTX 2060 and GTX 1660 TI.
I actually compared those two GPUs in a separate video: th-cam.com/video/QR5Rauu6-dE/w-d-xo.html
Why is the bottom ventilation so blocked??? Is there a way to open it up?
I guess you can use a Dremel. I suspect it is to reduce the amount of dust getting in..
Off late ASU’s has been smoked to dust by other brands going aggressively towards Rex adoption..nicely covered as always
Hey lalit, I may be coming to India to evaluate an aluminium mill. I'll keep you posted in case I end up going. Perhaps meet up?
OWNorDisown totally...wold be looking forward to meet you for sure...most welcome...
@@lalitsehgal21 thanks mate. I'll keep you posted!
Can you do a direct competition with the Zephyrus g ga502? Same exact specs so why to buy either one over the other sorta video?
The Zephyrus G would get the nod from me, just from the design and battery life I have seen thus far. I will include some footage from the Zephyrus G to be sure :)
@@OWNORDISOWN I have been of the same opinion except it's literally unavailable to buy anywhere except bestbuy and bestbuy doesn't ship international .... This laptop is available everywhere. So now I'm torn if I should try and wait for stock, cos I really want the Zephyrus , or just buy this Outta convenience
help me a little how i set vga 1660 considering that the processor also has vga from AMD
Amazing review, loud and clear
You got my sub sir
Do u prefer this or acer helios 300 with i7 9750?
I'm just waiting for the answer...
In my opinion if you can find close to that price range take i7 because intel cpus are better than ryzens on laptops for now. But if its priced 200$ more than ryzen or even more priced than 200$ than go for ryzen because ryzen 7 3750H is similar to i5-8300H(not including tests where intel have much better support) and that i5 processor is good even now and will be for quite a time, because i think you don`t rly need THAT much power on the go. If you think you need and you can pay 200< more then go for i7 but at least in my country ryzen laptops are much cheaper than intels, it depends on your country prices and deals you can find :P . Just to say when i compare those i talk about laptops that have almost identical other components. Hope I could help you, sorry for maybe some grammar mistakes :D ps. i have same issue as you, gonna buy laptop but don`t know which :P. Hope i could help you :D
Nice review - as usual! But for a mere additional $101, one can have a top rated HP Omen 15 with a 2060....
Just don't forget that laptop will throttle for sure.
@@bachhuynh4780 Wrong.
Yawn - another comment reflecting asshat belief instead of objective evidence-based fact. Bob tested this unit th-cam.com/video/EloUckKqAKc/w-d-xo.html and at stock settings only experienced "only a little bit of thermal throttling", while when under-volting the issue was moot. Oh… Damned facts!.
And even if one did experience throttling, the performance level at that point is STILL DRAMATICALLY GREATER than a unit with the 1060!GPU and for only $100 more represents a dramatically Better return on investment.
But it’s always interesting to see how those who live in the world of overpriced UltraBooks 'feel' - as there is little thinking involved.
For 10% increase in price you get the 10% extra gaming performance but I agree, I like it's styling much more, I like having a six core CPU and I believe the Omen has a 1 TB SSD? Thermals I can solve , so I would buy that one too.
@@sdushdiu Prices might vary depending on countries. In Australia, I can get FX505DU (same configuration) at under 1600 AUD (plus 100 AUD cashback from Asus promotion program) while I have to pay over 2000 AUD for HP Omen 15 GTX 2060.
@@ngoctran2165 I don't care what they cost on Mars. Regular Retail Prices in the US are $100 different which makes it a compelling value compared to quite a few other machines..
Would it be possible to upgrade the cpu down the road if so desired? I've built a few desktops but I don't know squat about laptops or their corresponding Mobo/socket types
Unfortunately not, its soldered on. You can get socketed CPU laptops. Notably some Clevo models, MSI GT76, Alienware area 51m, PREDATOR 500.
@@OWNORDISOWNAh, well this is a lesson learned ha. I'll be returning it. Having a 1660ti is next to pointless when the cpu bottlenecks it in just about every AAA game. Shame.
@@Michael-eo7yz probably a good idea 👍
Awesome review as always! Been waiting for this unit for a while now. Really helps me in choosing what laptop to buy. Can you do a review on the new acer predator helios 300, nitro 7 or the lenovo y540? (though im not sure if either are available yet) just want to compare the performance between brands w/ similar specs
Anyways, i'll keep myself posted. Cheers mate!
Cheers mate! Yes, I have the Helios 300 to unbox next and plan on doing a smackdown 👍
@@OWNORDISOWN i forgot to ask this yesterday, which would be better, asus tuf 505gm (i7-8750h gtx 1060) or this one?
@@jayemmzz8301 i own the asus tuf fx505gm and the reason why i bought this over the less expensive one that has an amd cpu and a better gpu is that i need a 6 core chip for productivity work and a 1060 is still enough and the 144hz is great also it has a 72% ntsc and like 98% srgb so yea it's color accurate unlike the DU it has only 45% ntsc for a 120hz display so it's pretty bad for me but if you only want a portable gaming machine (main purpose for gaming) choose the DU but if you're like me that edits and do some cpu intensive stuff choose the GM
@@jayemmzz8301 yes, Leonardo summarized it very well 👍
Decided to buy this over the acer predator 300. It has a more muted, less gamer-y look to it. And for some reason, the predator cost like 400-600usd more than its regular price from where im from
Benchmark temp runs as high as 91C but i've never experienced these temps while playing graphic intensive games. No issues on video editing, autocad or other creation apps, however, an i7-9750h or i7-8750h is noticeably better. Overall i think its a good buy
Which you prefer, this variant or rog gl503ge?
Will you review the review predator 1660ti anytime soon?
Definitely. I am just about to film the unboxing , plan to have it up later today :)
U r the best :)
Found you just today man your content is so good af than many. I'm gonna buy the same but with NVDIA 1650 variant cause 1660 is not in India. Is it a good one than i5 9th gen
Cheers mate, thanks for watching my stuff :)
is there an upgrade possible for running 4k on a 4k tv? I have ordered this rig from my college bookstore and waiting on it, I bought an Alienware 13" R3 from them a couple years ago that I am on at the moment, and it has i5-7300hq , GTX 1050 ti only has 8gb ram and runs great, but i am missing that bigger screen that my very first laptop had that i got back in 2006(its been trashed years ago). I am hoping this model is a solid upgrade from my current Alienware laptop, and I'll give it to my son once the new one is in.
Hi John, personally I would wait for the new TUF units to come out. My next video will be showing them. You have a 15" or 17" with either am AMD 4000 CPU (up to 8 cores/ 16 threads), faster 3200 mhz RAM and a larger 90w battery. Plus it has USB c which I am sure has display port too. It also has an HDMI of course to connect to a TV.
There will also be 10th gen Intel versions too.
GPU options upto an RTX 2060.
I found that the current TUF AMD laptops were held back by the slower RAM. The new ones come out March/April time.
@@OWNORDISOWN damn, I paid through financial aid and purchased it from the school bookstore so they only had current stock available, it is the 17.3" screen 16 gb ram, with the gforce 1660 ti if need be I can upgrade card and ram if its possible
Thank for the review but we expected more from you>>
This is a first look/ unboxing as stated in the title and thumbnail. The review will follow. I even say at the end "let me know what you want me to test in the full review". I always do an unboxing before my review as it gives a quick glimpse and notifies people I have a new laptop. To be honest, I don't see anyone doing as detailed unboxings as myself. If I did anymore it will be the review...
hi .... is there any gaming laptop giveaways to particpate ? 😣😣😭😭
Hey there! Waiting for the full review...?
Working on the tests now.
How would this ryzen 3750h cpu and i7 9750h compare?
The 9750h is much faster. The 8750h and even the 8500h is faster. See my Asus Zephyrus G review for details
when turbo mode is enabled does it OC the gpu also or it only increases the fans speed?
oc the gpu
Im using the 15" 560x ones now..if asus release a 17" with 1660ti,might consider getting those by year-end..now im just focusing on ryzen 3000 first for my main rig
Yes Ryzen 3000 looks awesome. I actually want to check if my motherboard (I have first gen) will be compatible
Will there be any bottleneck between ryzen 7 3750h and rtx 2060?
Most certainly
@@OWNORDISOWN then which budget processor should I use with rtx 2060
@@1-minutetips109 an i5 8300h or 9300h will do much better
Steer clear of any laptop with a Realtek 8822BE, Sometimes the connection drops out every 10 minutes, games lag a lot even on LAN servers, download speeds are terrible and uploads are even worse. I've updated my laptop bios, updated and rolled back the drivers and nothing helped
I think that was what was in the Zephyrus G, it was terrible.
Currently the 1650 model is going on for 750$ in India
it's not ips, ips level.
There's rtx2060 variant for this asus tuf.. Sir should review a high end specs
@TaMaZ Nightcore & Gaming yes .. Malaysia got rtx variant..
Is it worth getting this one comparing to 5550$ more expensive Helios 300 i7 975016gb RAM and RTX2060?
The Helios 300 is certainly a better laptop. Eg helios 300 in Far Cry 5 averages 87 fps whilst the TUF505 averaged 64, at ultra settings.
Would you suggest this over the 1199 peices rog strix scar 2 with the gtx 1060?
If Gaming is your main priority, yes, although I would pick the Helios 300 over the TUF505. I just ran Heaven Benchmark on the GTX 1060, TUF 505 and Helios 300 and got 57fps, 69fps, 77 Fps respectively. If you want a six core CPU to help you out on multi threaded programs then sure get the Scar 2 over the TUF or better still the i7 970h/ GTX 1660ti Helios 300...
@@OWNORDISOWN thank you Boss!
How could your 505DU be that cool. Mine when play games like The witcher 3 even reachs 90 degree and it reach 100 degree sometimes.
He stated that he applied Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut thermal solution for his unit.
Yes, this has liquid metal applied to the GPU and CPU :) Only costs an extra $65
@@OWNORDISOWN Is it good in longterm ? And what frequency should I repaste the liquid metal ?
@@ngocdung8598 I always like to keep temps below 90 deg C if I can. Kryonaut and IC Diamond are pretty good. I also like Gelid GC Extreme.
game test game benchmark or something? why not doit?
This Tuff or the ROG version of Ryzen 7 3750h?
Can you review the dell g3 with 1660ti max q and intel 9300h
I'm actually holding out for the new G5. Dell send me squat so I have to buy them. I have bought about 12 Dell laptops in 3 years.
My main issue with this laptop is that there is no card reader and they wasted one of the 3 USB ports by making it 2.0. An ASUS model from 5 years ago had the card reader and 4 USB ports, all 3.0. Wtf, ASUS?!!!
This one or the asus strix hero 2 with i7 8th and 1060 ?
I don't know if I would particularly pick this one, sure the 1660ti is faster than a GTX 1060 (that is on par with the max Q 1660ti), but I don't really like the styling and no display port.
I have the Helios 300 to look at too. I would be more inclined to go for that one I think.
Sir im planning to buy 1650 model with ryzen 7 do u think that lack of air ventilation beneath will affect the temps???
No, temps are good. After watching another video with thermal tests, I learned that it stays around 38/39 on idle and 77/85 during load (first value is for GPU, second for CPU). These temps are for the model with gtx 1660 ti, which has a higher TDP than the 1650, so I expect the latter to be even cooler than this.
Is Ryzen 7-3750h good enough for livestreaming? I can't choose between this laptop and MSI GF75 for game livestreaming
Ary Prakasa correct me if i'm wrong, but i'm assuming you'll be using OBS for streaming? You can change the encoder as the gpu instead of the cpu, as nvidia has stated that the GTX 1660ti is optimized for OBS
Is it good? (I am not a native english speaker so it is a little bit hard to understand people talking)
I have a PC witha intel i2 duo and AMD Radeon HD 6350 so crap. Not good for gaming but I still had fun with 20-30fps for the last 6 years. Will this Laptop do better for the next 5 years? I mean it is a beast.
I am about to start testing it next week. I have done some tests already though and it falls behind the Acer Helios 300 in everything so far: Timespy, Firestrike, Video encoding it is slower too. Screen is less bright and not as colour accurate. Stay tuned for the review.
By looking at specs of FX505DD-BQ067, how would you rate it?
It's definitely not as good as the Helios 300. Testing wise I have done 3D Mark, screen colour gamut and ghosting. And in each one it was behind the Helios . Battery life was the same at 5 hours speakers are the same at around 74 db. Design wise, I prefer the look of the Helios.
@@OWNORDISOWN well, I meant generally, not in coparison, but thanks anyway, 300 is a bit above my possibilities. Thanks once again!!
That's my next laptop!!
I'm testing it now, runs cool. Will do a live game stream followed by full review 👍
@@OWNORDISOWN I'll be waiting for your next video. Thanks :)
no don't buy this. its ram is 5.9gb usable, unless you are willing to upgrade its ram.
@@Fatpanda23 I also agree that I wouldn't buy this laptop really, price should about $900 in my opinion
Is ryzen 7 Better or the Intel i5 pls reply..?btw..love your vids!!
i5 8th gen is better than ryzen 7
@@sanyogdeshmukh1287 reallly?
@@anuragnaidu4772 yup and is far away from i5-9th. It also bottlenecks GTX 1660Ti
@@sanyogdeshmukh1287 oh can you pls tell me about this combination-Ryzen 7-3750H and rtx 2060 does it bottleneck ..these are all laptop specifications..thanks .:-)
@@anuragnaidu4772 I am also planning to buy it as its for 88k on amazon..but I am waiting for reviews. I have seen GTX 1660Ti + Ryzen 7 reviews which showed bottleneck..so obviously RTX 2060 is better than GTX 1660Ti so it will surely bottleneck. Just wait for reviews
could you review the new Dell Inspiron 7000? It looks a very balance laptop
Must admit it is hard getting review units from Dell.. I have bought 12 from them in the past 2.5 years and I told them that I refuse to buy any more until they send me a review unit. I am hoping that they send me the G3 end of June... we will see.
compared to helios 300 how bad is this laptop display?
The Helios was much better, 96 % sRGB vs 62 here is the review th-cam.com/video/cmNtAS2OPjs/w-d-xo.html
I’m a newbie getting into pc game I want to know how what can game I can run on ryzen 7 this laptop ?
It should be able to handle all games at high to Ultra settings and do very well. My next video will be the Helios 300 with a 1660ti which I believe is the better laptop, and will give you a good idea . I will start testing this TUF505 later this week
my asus tuf fx505dd cpu reach 50 degree idle and it's brand new
does it have a bad factory thermal paste ??
No, that is normal
@@OWNORDISOWN it's pretty annoying honestly because when it reaches 50 fans start to spin at 2400 rpm and it's noticable keep running until it's back to 35 then stop
can i change them so they start when cpu reaches 60 or 70 ?
Which Wifi card is the best for this laptop. I want to upgrade it which one should i put? Thanks
I still think the Intel 9560 is the best
@@OWNORDISOWN Thank you for your answer and your time but i would like to ask. The 9560 model is CNVio which means i need a certain Intel CPU and chipset on the motherboard. I have an AMD CPU so i cannot use it. Are my thoughts corect or not?
@@mariosiliopoulos116XoticPC lists a range on Intel wifi cards, including the 9560 as configuration options. They have a sale on too, $100 off so it might make sense to give them a call. They are good, I have bought from them before.
xoticpc.com/products/msi-alpha-15-a3dd-003
Is it better than intel i5 9th gen?
Will you be able to provide some benchmarks for this laptop?
I have done all my testing. In fact, I streamed live on Twitch this evening showcasing the laptop. I have edited it and will be uploading it tonight . This will be followed by the review once I have done my graphs, script and filmed it.
@@OWNORDISOWN Ah yes i saw the message you've put out, just finished watching the VOD. Sadly i can't afford the Helios 300 but the FX505 seems like a great deal to me, thanks for the benchmarks!
yep the wirless card is by far the largest con of this rig, in a large household of wifi users.......i may have to return my fx505 bc i cannot maintain connections in cs:go or poe. it has pushed me into single player games exclusively. also the "Ventillation" design is in part to some passive/active dust reduction design. I have yet to crash out of a game, yet i am getting dc/packet loss. It has ran GTA v and witcher 3 max -hairworks. in 1080p.......120 fps not likely. for the 120hz full utilization. Though in borderlands enhanced edition i find it un-able to run in 120hz or claim it is
Yes, I agree the wifi card sucks. My download speeds were bad so I just hard wired in.
Can you please test the wifi card in this laptop ?
Yes, no problem
Which will be better for gaming and battery life : rx560x or gtx 1650
The 1650 is about 45% faster than a GTX 1050ti so will be faster than both the GTX 1050 and rx560x. As for battery life it depends on the CPU you have with that rx560x: the Ryzen 7 2700u uses the same idle juice as a 8300h but the 3550h or 3750h uses about 2w less and in my tests those CPUs have done well for battery life.
@@OWNORDISOWN Thank you !!! Which laptop would you recommend for gaming and coding( or better battery life)?
Sorry if my comment is late,
I got the chance to buy this exactly laptop from local market
My question is this enough for graphics editing ? (AutoCad & 3dmax & revit...etc)
Or ?
personally I would skip this laptop. If I wanted a Ryzen 7 3750h laptop I much preferred the Asus Zephyrus G. Here is my review on the TUF FX505: th-cam.com/video/cmNtAS2OPjs/w-d-xo.html
acer helios 300 gtx 1660 ti or asus tuf fx505du gtx1660ti?
Helios 300 easily. Performance is much better.
This or the acer predator helios 300 with i7 and 1660ti?
I would lean more to the Helios 300. I have it and will upload it's unboxing and first look today. I will be comparing the two in a review.
Thank you! loved your videos
Thanks, appreciate it !
What do you think about ASUS ROG Strix G G531GU?
I like the look of it. I see it has separate mouse buttons which I actually like, and I like the row of function keys up top. I'll have to see if I can get one. It amazes me how many 1660ti models Asus has..
@@OWNORDISOWN yeah it seems like 1660ti is getting quite popular in relatively cheap gaming laptops. Also the content you produce is sooo good! Some serious quality content!
@@TheDartFrog thanks mate, really appreciate that 👍
hello i have the same model of laptop with 8gb variant i was thinking of an upgrade can you please test valorant on dual channel ? i was barely getting 100fps with 8gb config so i was hoping if it was an worth upgrade or not
Unfortunately I don't have it anymore. Is your RAM 1Rx8 or 1RX16? If it's the latter that will hold you back too.
@@OWNORDISOWN u[date i got a dual channel now 4 + 8 cant afford 8gb but its a big boost on fps now im getting 120+ consistent on valorant and doing other task with no problem
@@OWNORDISOWN also i think my gpu is overclockable but i dont know the numbers i will put on msi afterburner
I got one of this and i relly like it
Thermals look pretty promising