Asus & Microsoft
ROG Xbox Ally
85
HR Rating
70
User Rating
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ROG Xbox Ally / Switch 1
Verdict
Switch 1 has the strongest overall profile in this ROG Xbox Ally vs Switch 1 comparison. Switch 1 leads the summary view with HR rating 80 and user rating 90. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (299 vs 599.99). Switch 1 is the lower-priced option at USD 299, while ROG Xbox Ally comes in at USD 600. 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 AllyAsus & Microsoft
Switch 1Nintnedo
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
USD 600
USD 299
HR Rating
85
80
User Rating
70
90
Release Year
2025
2019
Screen Size (Inches)
7
6.2
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
45
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
60 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 Z2 A (4 cores / 8 threads, 2.8-3.8 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
Switch HAC-001(-01)
OS
Windows 11 Home
Nintendo Switch system software
RAM Size
16 GB
4
RAM Type
LPDDR5-6400, 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
512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD; UHS-II microSD
32
System on a Chip (SoC)
AMD Ryzen Z2 A
yes
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery)
yes
weight
670 g
398 g with Joy-Con attached
Software Benchmark
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0
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
ROG Xbox Ally
USD 600
Not carried
Switch 1
USD 299
Not carried
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What owners say
Overall user rating
ROG Xbox Ally70/100 · 11
Switch 190/100 · 12
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