ASUS & Microsoft
ROG Xbox Ally X
88
HR Rating
87
User Rating
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ROG Xbox Ally X / RG DS
Verdict
ROG Xbox Ally X has the strongest overall profile in this ROG Xbox Ally X vs RG DS 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), screen size (7 vs 4). RG DS is the lower-priced option at USD 159, while ROG Xbox Ally X comes in at USD 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
RG DSANBERNIC
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
USD 1,000
USD 159
HR Rating
88
82
User Rating
87
86
Release Year
2025
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
7
4
Software Benchmark
6966
0
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
60
78
Brightness
65
75
Controls
90
80
Durability
90
92
Ease Of Use
85
75
Ergonomics
80
80
Haptics
80
80
Hardware
95
80
OS Support
90
78
Performance
90
85
Portability
60
90
Screen Quality
90
80
Software
86
78
Speakers
80
80
Value
55
90
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
x86-64
android
Aspect Ratio
16:9
4x3
average price
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Battery
80 Wh
4000
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2
CPU
AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme (8 cores / 16 threads, 2.0-5.0 GHz)
RK3568
dimensions
29.0 x 12.1 x 2.75-5.09 cm
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Clamshell
GPU
AMD Radeon Graphics
ARM G52 2EE
Make
ASUS & Microsoft
ANBERNIC
Model
ROG Xbox Ally X
RG DS
OS
Windows 11 Home
Android 14
RAM Size
24 GB
3gig
RAM Type
LPDDR5X-8000, dual-channel
DDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920 x 1080
640X480
Screen Type
IPS-level LCD, 120 Hz, 500 nits, FreeSync Premium
OCA
Storage
1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD; UHS-II microSD
32gig
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)
no
weight
715 g
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Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
ROG Xbox Ally X
USD 1,000
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RG DS
USD 159
Not carried
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What owners say
Overall user rating
ROG Xbox Ally X87/100 · 13
RG DS86/100 · 11
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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?