ASUS & Microsoft
ROG Xbox Ally X
88
HR Rating
87
User Rating
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ROG Xbox Ally X / Switch 1
Verdict
ROG Xbox Ally X has the strongest overall profile in this ROG Xbox Ally X vs Switch 1 comparison. ROG Xbox Ally X leads the summary view with HR rating 88 and user rating 87. Its clearest measurable advantages are software benchmark (6966 vs 0), release year (2025 vs 2019), screen size (7 vs 6.2). Switch 1 is the lower-priced option at $ 299, while ROG Xbox Ally X comes in at $ 1.000. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
ROG Xbox Ally XASUS & Microsoft
Switch 1Nintnedo
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$ 1.000
$ 299
HR Rating
88
80
User Rating
87
90
Release Year
2025
2019
Screen Size (Inches)
7
6.2
Software Benchmark
6966
0
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
60
74
Brightness
65
72
Controls
90
82
Durability
90
74
Ease Of Use
85
92
Ergonomics
80
70
Haptics
80
88
Hardware
95
82
OS Support
90
90
Performance
90
80
Portability
60
78
Screen Quality
90
76
Software
86
86
Speakers
80
72
Value
55
84
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
x86-64
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
average price
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Battery
80 Wh
4310mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot, HDMI through dock
CPU
AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme (8 cores / 16 threads, 2.0-5.0 GHz)
Custom NVIDIA Tegra processor
dimensions
29.0 x 12.1 x 2.75-5.09 cm
239 x 102 x 13.9 mm with Joy-Con attached
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
AMD Radeon Graphics
Custom NVIDIA Tegra GPU
Make
ASUS & Microsoft
Nintendo
Model
ROG Xbox Ally X
Switch HAC-001(-01)
OS
Windows 11 Home
Nintendo Switch system software
RAM Size
24 GB
4
RAM Type
LPDDR5X-8000, dual-channel
DDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920 x 1080
1280x720
Screen Type
IPS-level LCD, 120 Hz, 500 nits, FreeSync Premium
LCD capacitive touchscreen
Storage
1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD; UHS-II microSD
32
System on a Chip (SoC)
AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme
yes
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB4 Type-C and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery)
yes
weight
715 g
398 g with Joy-Con attached
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
ROG Xbox Ally X
$ 1.000
Not carried
Switch 1
$ 299
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
ROG Xbox Ally X87/100 · 13
Switch 190/100 · 12
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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?