Asus announces narrow-bezel TUF FX505/FX705 as cheaper alternatives to the ROG GL504/GL704

Fremont, California (October 29, 2018) — ASUS today announced the new TUF Gaming FX505 and FX705 laptops. These durability-enhanced laptops have been carefully engineered to deliver all the essentials needed for high-end gaming experiences at affordable prices. They feature up to an Intel Core i7-8750H processor and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics, complimented by up to an immersive 144Hz high-refresh rate NanoEdge display, both Gigabit Ethernet and WiFi, and DTS audio. The TUF Gaming FX505 and FX705 laptops are also built to last over the long haul, with independent heatsinks and fans cooling the CPU and GPU separately, long-life keyboard switches, and clever patented dust tunnels that provide long-term cooling and computing performance.

Primed for performance 

The TUF Gaming FX505 and FX705 laptops employ up to an 8th generation Intel Core i7-8750H, a next-gen workhorse with 6 cores and 12 threads, not only capable of providing best-in-class gaming experiences, but also able to chew through multi-threaded workloads much faster than the previous generation. Both the FX505 and FX705 feature up to a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GPU, supremely capable of high-framerate gaming at Full HD. Up to 16GB of DDR4 2666MHz RAM, a 256GB PCIe SSD, and a 1TB FireCuda SSHD ensure snappy Microsoft Windows performance and fast game load times.

Loaded with gaming essentials 

The TUF Gaming FX505 and FX705 both feature Full HD IPS-level displays with refresh rates up to 144Hz, delivering ultra-smooth and clear gameplay that avoids blurring. The matte non-reflective displays cover the entire sRGB gamut and produce vivid colors even at wide viewing angles. The FX505 and FX705 also have NanoEdge displays, significantly reducing the size of the side bezels compared to traditional laptops, providing an immersive experience and reducing the footprint of the laptop.

The keyboard switches have an ample 1.8mm of key travel and ASUS exclusive Overstroke technology raises the actuation point higher in the stroke to improve responsiveness, giving gamers an edge and making for a more comfortable typing experience at the same time. Inspired by desktop keyboards, the key caps are curved, the arrow keys are isolated, and defined gaps make the function keys easier to find. Backlighting comes in customizable RGB or a red glow matching the chassis accents.

Audio also plays an important role in delivering quality and immersive gaming experiences. DTS Headphone: X technology is integrated into the FX505 and FX705 so that over headphones or speakers, preset profiles for games, movies, music, and sports can produce tailored experiences for every situation.

Ensuring a stable internet connection with low latency is at the top of any serious gamer’s list of must-haves. The TUF Gaming FX505 and FX705 both feature gigabit Ethernet jacks for the no-compromise gamers as well as Intel’s latest 2x2 MIMO 802.11ac Wave 2 WiFi, capable of making connections of up to 1.73Gbps to compatible routers. Both laptops have HDMI ports for connecting additional displays and two USB 3.1 and one USB 2.0 ports for peripherals.

TUF and built to last 

The TUF Gaming FX505 and FX705 are built to withstand everyday abuse. We put them through rigorous quality and durability test that exceed industry standards to pass MIL-STD-810G tests for short drops extreme temperatures, humidity, and altitude. The Hyperstrike keyboards on both models use switches rated for 20 million key presses. The reinforced chassis and hexagonal design on the bottom add structural rigidity to make the laptop even sturdier.

Superior and long-lasting cooling 

Proper cooling is critical to getting the most out of a gaming laptop. For this reason, the TUF Gaming FX505 and FX705 laptops have HyperCool systems, featuring independent fans and heatsinks to cool the CPU and GPU separately. The design also has the fans placed directly underneath the keyboard to help remove heat to keep the keyboard cool and comfortable during extended gameplay sessions. The patented trapezoid-cut lid allows for more air to eject out the back, 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 fins. ASUS’ patented dust tunnels help to guide dust and particles off to a separate chamber to be ejected from the system, keeping the thermal fins clear and cooling performance stable over the long term.