ASUS & Microsoft
ROG Xbox Ally X
88
HR Rating
87
User Rating
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ROG Xbox Ally X / NEXT 2
Verdict
ROG Xbox Ally X has the strongest overall profile in this ROG Xbox Ally X vs NEXT 2 comparison. ROG Xbox Ally X leads the summary view with HR rating 88 and user rating 87. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (999.99 vs 2000). ROG Xbox Ally X is the lower-priced option at $ 1.000, while NEXT 2 comes in at $ 2.000. 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
NEXT 2AYANEO
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$ 1.000
$ 2.000
HR Rating
88
80
User Rating
87
85
Release Year
2025
2026
Screen Size (Inches)
7
9.06
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
60
84
Brightness
65
91
Controls
90
91
Durability
90
84
Ease Of Use
85
72
Ergonomics
80
74
Haptics
80
90
Hardware
95
94
OS Support
90
80
Performance
90
96
Portability
60
50
Screen Quality
90
96
Software
86
76
Speakers
80
84
Value
55
38
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
x86-64
x86-64
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:10
average price
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Battery
80 Wh
116 Wh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB4 x2, DisplayPort 1.4, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
CPU
AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme (8 cores / 16 threads, 2.0-5.0 GHz)
AMD Ryzen AI Max 385
dimensions
29.0 x 12.1 x 2.75-5.09 cm
341.69 x 146.24 x 26.15 mm
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
AMD Radeon Graphics
AMD Radeon 8060S
Make
ASUS & Microsoft
AYANEO
Model
ROG Xbox Ally X
NEXT 2
OS
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11
RAM Size
24 GB
32 / 64 / 128 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X-8000, dual-channel
DDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920 x 1080
2400 x 1504
Screen Type
IPS-level LCD, 120 Hz, 500 nits, FreeSync Premium
OLED Touchscreen, 165 Hz
Software Benchmark
6966
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Storage
1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD; UHS-II microSD
Internal 1 / 2 TB
System on a Chip (SoC)
AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme
AMD Ryzen AI Max+
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB4 Type-C and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery)
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
weight
715 g
1426 g
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
ROG Xbox Ally X
$ 1.000
Not carried
NEXT 2
$ 2.000
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
ROG Xbox Ally X87/100 · 13
NEXT 285/100 · 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?