A solid buy at £379, this Asus laptop is right where it should be for the price. Laptops in this price range typically score between 20 and 23. Notable features of this laptop include a RGB Backlit Keyboard and Webcam.
Laptop reviewed by Joey on 8th November 2026
See how this laptop handles popular applications, games and everyday tasks.
View all software →Performance: Limited performance
Work with logos, icons, simple diagrams & text-based graphics with modest numbers of objects, aswell as basic paths, shapes, fills & PDF or SVG exports.
Should expect pauses on 8GB RAM when working with detailed vector art, large placed images & multi-tasking (other Apps open).
Choose a RAM upgrade to 16GB if available.
Performance: Limited performance
Work on simple flyers, business cards & short text-led documents with a few placed images. Text styles, page numbering & PDF exports are usable.
With 8GB RAM, opening large linked artwork or running apps such as Photoshop will cause pauses. Complex spreads & high-quality image previews can redraw slowly.
Choosing or upgrading to 16GB RAM is your best option.
Performance: Limited performance
Perform occasional importing, rating, cropping & exposure or colour adjustments. Keep other apps open to a minimum, especially when trying to work on individual RAW edits.
Large RAW files, exports & multitasking can cause long waits on 8GB RAM.
If available, upgrade to 16GB RAM.
Performance: Limited performance
Do tasks that include cropping, exposure adjustments, resizing & simple photo repairs. Can also do small compositions with text, adjustment layers & basic masks.
Large files and multitasking can cause substantial pauses. Complex filters, large brushes & layered compositions will be slow to respond.
Upgrade to 16GB RAM if available.
Performance: Limited performance
Occasional cropping, exposure correction, red-eye removal & simple photo repairs. Small Guided Edits, text additions & straightforward layered designs are doable.
Large images & several open applications can cause pauses. More involved effects & restoration will take longer, especially with 8GB.
If available, upgrade to 16GB RAM.
Performance: Limited performance
Do short HD videos assembled with cuts, simple titles & music. Basic colour adjustments & a small number of transitions can also be done.
Laptops with only 8GB can expect substantial delays when multitasking & using effects.
Upgrade to 16GB RAM for comfortable HD editing.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Do everyday RAW adjustments, portrait retouching & modest photo composites. Layers, masks & a limited number of Llve filters are some of the tools usable.
Large images, several live filters & other open apps can quickly use up available RAM.
Upgrade to 16GB RAM if available.
Performance: Meets recommended requirements
Work on larger presentations, detailed marketing designs & do some editing while other office apps are open.
Long video timelines, large whiteboards & dense designs can still lag. More RAM cannot remove connection problems, service outages or limits in the web editor.
Upgrade RAM or choose faster CPU.
Performance: Limited performance
Make short clips with cuts, text, music & a few transitions, plus simple social videos & light adjustments.
Configurations in this tier leave little RAM for video work. Effects, back-ground removal & longer timelines can become slow. Some versions of CapCut need to be ran via Windows Emultation.
Increase RAM, or upgrade to a better processor.
Performance: Limited performance
Work on short HD videos with cuts, basic titles, transitions & music. Keep the number of overlays & effects small & use a lower preview quality when required.
8GB RAM leaves limited room for other apps or tasks. Large clips & effects can interrupt preview playback.
Upgrade RAM for better HD editing.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Meet minimum requirements for regular photo correction, clone & heal retouching, & modest layered compositions. Masks, text & editable filters can be used with more room than the Basic tier.
High-resolution files with many layers or high colour precision can still force disk use. Complex filters can take time.
Upgrade to a better processor.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Do two-deck mixing & bsic scratching, hot cues & loops. Can play around with standard DJ effects, connecting entry to mid tier hardware.
Background tasks can quickly use up 8GB RAM models. Can analyse stems in 'offline' mode. Limited to two-deck mixing, Serato Video not available.
We highly recommend upgrading to 16GB RAM if laptop only comes with 8GB & option is available.
Performance: Limited performance
Play with a small player & league database while simming matches.
You cannot watch matches, only sim them. Increasing database size will cause lag in menus, especially when progressing the in-game date.
Increase this laptop to 16GB RAM if available.
Performance: Limited performance
Play with a small player & league database while simming matches.
You cannot watch matches, only sim them. Increasing database size will cause lag in menus, especially when progressing the in-game date.
Increase this laptop to 16GB RAM if available.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Experience better overall performance compared to Basic Tier. Can achieve stable FPS using performance mode on low graphics settings when playing Battle Royal & Zero Build modes.
Integrated graphics means the laptop fans work harder, making laptop louder. Stuttering can be expected during larger fights.
If laptop has 8GB RAM consider upgrading to 16GB if available. If it already has 16GB choose a laptop with dedicated graphics.
Performance: Exceeds recommended requirements
Have the best experience playing both Story Mode & GTA Online. You can use high to very high graphics settings & expect smooth FPS playing at 1080p.
GTA 5 Enhanced is playable, but on reduced graphics settings.
Pick a laptop with more dedicated graphics (6GB+) to use the most advanced graphics settings.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Installing small-medium size modpacks, using "Fancy" graphics with a rough 18-14 chunks draw distance. Can use lightweight shaders.
Long viewing distances, busy bases & too many mods will require lower settings.
If laptop has dedicated graphics with 8GB RAM, upgrading to 16GB moves laptop into Tier 3.
Performance: Meets recommended requirements
Play more complex & competitive games such as Phantom Forces, BedWars, or Arsenal plus larger open world titles like Blox Fruits. Can also explore Roblox Studios.
increasing the graphics slider to seven or higher will affect frame rates. some advanced Roblox Studios features may not work.
Upgrade to 16GB RAM if available. Alternatively look at laptops with better processor & graphics.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Use medium to high graphics settings in 1080p & install some heavier expansion packs like 'Seasons' & 'Cats & Dogs'.
You should restrict yourself to 5-7 heavier expansion packs to avoid using up your RAM.
Consider upgrading to 16GB RAM if available.
Performance: Meets recommended requirements
Working on slightly larger Word, Excel & Powerpoint documents.
More complex documents or spreadsheets may run slowly.
Look at laptops with better processors, such as Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen AI 5.
Performance: Meets recommended requirements
Do eLearning, online research & use Microsoft Office or similar software. Great choice for children at High School or lower.
Projects may require specific apps to be used like ADOBE Photoshop.
You should check if specific apps are required to complete any projects & ensure this laptop meets the requirements to run them.
Performance: Limited performance
Work with logos, icons, simple diagrams & text-based graphics with modest numbers of objects, aswell as basic paths, shapes, fills & PDF or SVG exports.
Should expect pauses on 8GB RAM when working with detailed vector art, large placed images & multi-tasking (other Apps open).
Choose a RAM upgrade to 16GB if available.
Performance: Limited performance
Work on simple flyers, business cards & short text-led documents with a few placed images. Text styles, page numbering & PDF exports are usable.
With 8GB RAM, opening large linked artwork or running apps such as Photoshop will cause pauses. Complex spreads & high-quality image previews can redraw slowly.
Choosing or upgrading to 16GB RAM is your best option.
Performance: Limited performance
Perform occasional importing, rating, cropping & exposure or colour adjustments. Keep other apps open to a minimum, especially when trying to work on individual RAW edits.
Large RAW files, exports & multitasking can cause long waits on 8GB RAM.
If available, upgrade to 16GB RAM.
Performance: Limited performance
Do tasks that include cropping, exposure adjustments, resizing & simple photo repairs. Can also do small compositions with text, adjustment layers & basic masks.
Large files and multitasking can cause substantial pauses. Complex filters, large brushes & layered compositions will be slow to respond.
Upgrade to 16GB RAM if available.
Performance: Limited performance
Occasional cropping, exposure correction, red-eye removal & simple photo repairs. Small Guided Edits, text additions & straightforward layered designs are doable.
Large images & several open applications can cause pauses. More involved effects & restoration will take longer, especially with 8GB.
If available, upgrade to 16GB RAM.
Performance: Limited performance
Do short HD videos assembled with cuts, simple titles & music. Basic colour adjustments & a small number of transitions can also be done.
Laptops with only 8GB can expect substantial delays when multitasking & using effects.
Upgrade to 16GB RAM for comfortable HD editing.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Do everyday RAW adjustments, portrait retouching & modest photo composites. Layers, masks & a limited number of Llve filters are some of the tools usable.
Large images, several live filters & other open apps can quickly use up available RAM.
Upgrade to 16GB RAM if available.
Performance: Meets recommended requirements
Work on larger presentations, detailed marketing designs & do some editing while other office apps are open.
Long video timelines, large whiteboards & dense designs can still lag. More RAM cannot remove connection problems, service outages or limits in the web editor.
Upgrade RAM or choose faster CPU.
Performance: Limited performance
Make short clips with cuts, text, music & a few transitions, plus simple social videos & light adjustments.
Configurations in this tier leave little RAM for video work. Effects, back-ground removal & longer timelines can become slow. Some versions of CapCut need to be ran via Windows Emultation.
Increase RAM, or upgrade to a better processor.
Performance: Limited performance
Work on short HD videos with cuts, basic titles, transitions & music. Keep the number of overlays & effects small & use a lower preview quality when required.
8GB RAM leaves limited room for other apps or tasks. Large clips & effects can interrupt preview playback.
Upgrade RAM for better HD editing.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Meet minimum requirements for regular photo correction, clone & heal retouching, & modest layered compositions. Masks, text & editable filters can be used with more room than the Basic tier.
High-resolution files with many layers or high colour precision can still force disk use. Complex filters can take time.
Upgrade to a better processor.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Do two-deck mixing & bsic scratching, hot cues & loops. Can play around with standard DJ effects, connecting entry to mid tier hardware.
Background tasks can quickly use up 8GB RAM models. Can analyse stems in 'offline' mode. Limited to two-deck mixing, Serato Video not available.
We highly recommend upgrading to 16GB RAM if laptop only comes with 8GB & option is available.
Performance: Limited performance
Play with a small player & league database while simming matches.
You cannot watch matches, only sim them. Increasing database size will cause lag in menus, especially when progressing the in-game date.
Increase this laptop to 16GB RAM if available.
Performance: Limited performance
Play with a small player & league database while simming matches.
You cannot watch matches, only sim them. Increasing database size will cause lag in menus, especially when progressing the in-game date.
Increase this laptop to 16GB RAM if available.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Experience better overall performance compared to Basic Tier. Can achieve stable FPS using performance mode on low graphics settings when playing Battle Royal & Zero Build modes.
Integrated graphics means the laptop fans work harder, making laptop louder. Stuttering can be expected during larger fights.
If laptop has 8GB RAM consider upgrading to 16GB if available. If it already has 16GB choose a laptop with dedicated graphics.
Performance: Exceeds recommended requirements
Have the best experience playing both Story Mode & GTA Online. You can use high to very high graphics settings & expect smooth FPS playing at 1080p.
GTA 5 Enhanced is playable, but on reduced graphics settings.
Pick a laptop with more dedicated graphics (6GB+) to use the most advanced graphics settings.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Installing small-medium size modpacks, using "Fancy" graphics with a rough 18-14 chunks draw distance. Can use lightweight shaders.
Long viewing distances, busy bases & too many mods will require lower settings.
If laptop has dedicated graphics with 8GB RAM, upgrading to 16GB moves laptop into Tier 3.
Performance: Meets recommended requirements
Play more complex & competitive games such as Phantom Forces, BedWars, or Arsenal plus larger open world titles like Blox Fruits. Can also explore Roblox Studios.
increasing the graphics slider to seven or higher will affect frame rates. some advanced Roblox Studios features may not work.
Upgrade to 16GB RAM if available. Alternatively look at laptops with better processor & graphics.
Performance: Meets minimum requirements
Use medium to high graphics settings in 1080p & install some heavier expansion packs like 'Seasons' & 'Cats & Dogs'.
You should restrict yourself to 5-7 heavier expansion packs to avoid using up your RAM.
Consider upgrading to 16GB RAM if available.
Performance: Meets recommended requirements
Working on slightly larger Word, Excel & Powerpoint documents.
More complex documents or spreadsheets may run slowly.
Look at laptops with better processors, such as Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen AI 5.
Performance: Meets recommended requirements
Do eLearning, online research & use Microsoft Office or similar software. Great choice for children at High School or lower.
Projects may require specific apps to be used like ADOBE Photoshop.
You should check if specific apps are required to complete any projects & ensure this laptop meets the requirements to run them.
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We check the software makers’ official documentation for their minimum and recommended specifications, which are incorporated into our scoring.
Basic - This laptop is compatible with the software, but you'll have access to fewer features, and functionality will be limited.
Good - This laptop meets the software maker’s minimum requirements. Your experience will be limited by the specification of the laptop.
Very Good - This laptop meets the recommended requirements of the software maker. You should have a good experience using most features.
Excellent - This laptop is above the recommended requirements, meaning the app runs more smoothly.
We rank our laptops based on raw performance, so we don't take into account things like screen quality, brightness, or refresh rates.
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We've answered the common questions we're asked about this laptop.
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Yes. You can choose to pay for your laptop monthly up to 24 months with our finance partner, Payl8r. Simply choose the Payl8r option at checkout. You can pay an optional deposit, and choose how many months.
Here’s how it looks:
| Over 24 months | from £15.79 |
| Over 18 months | from £21.05 |
| Over 12 months | from £31.58 |
The rate provided to you is subject to credit. Over 18s only.
Representative example: If you borrow £510.00 over 12 months at a fixed monthly interest rate of 2.50% and an annual rate of 30.00% and a representative APR of 65.5%, you will pay: Monthly payment: £55.25. Total repayments: £663.00. Total charge for credit: £153.00.
We have Klarna too. Pay in 3 payments of £126.33 with no interest. Choose Klarna at checkout.
Yes, this laptop comes with Windows 11 Home. Windows is the software that controls your laptop, and lets you install other software and get on the web. Some people consider Word, Excel and Outlook to be part of Windows, and although they are both made by Microsoft they aren’t the same thing.
The colour of this Asus laptop is Black.
Yes, this laptop has a HDMI port so you can connect a TV or bigger screen. These ports are the same as you’ll find on DVD players and games consoles.
There is a one year warranty on all laptops, with an option to extend to two years for a small charge.
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The geeky bit
A clear breakdown of the main spec, screen, ports and everyday features.
A one-off laptop the FX505G offers toughness and gaming prowess packed with impressive features for just £379.
It features an IPS-level Full HD NanoEdge display and is armed with the a 9th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and NnVidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphic, delivering high-performance gaming at an affordable price. It's tested and certified to military-grade MIL-STD-810G standards, so you're guaranteed toughness and durability that's second to none.
The FX505G has a desktop inspired keyboard optimised for gaming and features rgb backlighting and exclusive hyperstrike technology that ensures more accurate typing. It also has a highlighted WASD key group, a broader space bar and overstroke technology that registers keystrokes faster for more precise and effortless control.
With a Quad-Core processor this gaming laptop is ideal for heavier tasks as well as gaming with 4GB dedicated graphics bringing your favourite games to life or aiding you when photo and video editing. This model also has a huge 512GB nvme solid-state drive meaning storage will be no issue with full windows 101 home installed and ready to use out the box.
Only one available, this is one of our best value gaming laptops available!
Images are for illustrative purposes only - Refurbished, 12-months warranty
*Please check your Game Requirements
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