ASUS & Microsoft
ROG Xbox Ally X
88
HR Rating
87
User Rating
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ROG Xbox Ally X / ROG Ally
Verdict
ROG Xbox Ally X has the strongest overall profile in this ROG Xbox Ally X vs ROG Ally comparison. ROG Xbox Ally X leads the summary view with HR rating 88 and user rating 87. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2025 vs 2023). ROG Ally is the lower-priced option at $650, while ROG Xbox Ally X comes in at $999.99. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
ROG Xbox Ally XASUS & Microsoft
ROG AllyAsus
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$999.99
$650
HR Rating
88
80
User Rating
87
64
Release Year
2025
2023
Screen Size (Inches)
7
7
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
60
66
Brightness
65
65
Controls
90
77
Durability
90
80
Ease Of Use
85
71
Ergonomics
80
70
Haptics
80
63
Hardware
95
80
OS Support
90
72
Performance
90
73
Portability
60
60
Screen Quality
90
73
Software
86
73
Speakers
80
65
Value
55
55
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
x86-64
x86-64
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
average price
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Battery
80 Wh
40 Wh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4
WiFi 6E, Bluetooth
CPU
AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme (8 cores / 16 threads, 2.0-5.0 GHz)
AMD Zen 4
dimensions
29.0 x 12.1 x 2.75-5.09 cm
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
AMD Radeon Graphics
AMD Radeon 780M
Make
ASUS & Microsoft
Asus
Model
ROG Xbox Ally X
ROG Ally
OS
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11
RAM Size
24 GB
15 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X-8000, dual-channel
LPDDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
IPS-level LCD, 120 Hz, 500 nits, FreeSync Premium
IPS
Storage
1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD; UHS-II microSD
Internal 512 GB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme
AMD Ryzen Z1 / AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB4 Type-C and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery)
USB-C video out Top facing
weight
715 g
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Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
ROG Xbox Ally X
$999.99
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ROG Ally
$650
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
ROG Xbox Ally X87/100 · 13
ROG Ally64/100 · 10
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TDP? I’m curious how ROG Xbox Ally X owners are balancing performance and battery life in demanding games. What TDP settings have given you the smoothest experience without overheating or draining the battery too fast?