ASUS & Microsoft
ROG Xbox Ally X
88
HR Rating
87
User Rating
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ROG Xbox Ally X / Chromatic
Verdict
ROG Xbox Ally X has the strongest overall profile in this ROG Xbox Ally X vs Chromatic 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 2024). Chromatic is the lower-priced option at $ 199, while ROG Xbox Ally X comes in at $ 1.000. 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
ChromaticModretro
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$ 1.000
$ 199
HR Rating
88
80
User Rating
87
79
Release Year
2025
2024
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
60
Not rated
Brightness
65
75
Controls
90
75
Durability
90
90
Ease Of Use
85
90
Ergonomics
80
90
Haptics
80
Not rated
Hardware
95
95
OS Support
90
80
Performance
90
Not rated
Portability
60
70
Screen Quality
90
90
Software
86
80
Speakers
80
85
Value
55
50
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
x86-64
FPGA
Aspect Ratio
16:9
horizontal
average price
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Battery
80 Wh
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Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4
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CPU
AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme (8 cores / 16 threads, 2.0-5.0 GHz)
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dimensions
29.0 x 12.1 x 2.75-5.09 cm
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Vertical
GPU
AMD Radeon Graphics
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Make
ASUS & Microsoft
ModRetro
Model
ROG Xbox Ally X
Modretro
OS
Windows 11 Home
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RAM Size
24 GB
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RAM Type
LPDDR5X-8000, dual-channel
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Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920 x 1080
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Screen Size (Inches)
7
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Screen Type
IPS-level LCD, 120 Hz, 500 nits, FreeSync Premium
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Software Benchmark
6966
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Storage
1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD; UHS-II microSD
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System on a Chip (SoC)
AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme
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Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB4 Type-C and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery)
no
weight
715 g
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Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
ROG Xbox Ally X
$ 1.000
Not carried
Chromatic
$ 199
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
ROG Xbox Ally X87/100 · 13
Chromatic79/100 · 1
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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?