Asus
ROG Ally
80
HR Rating
64
User Rating
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ROG Ally / ROG Xbox Ally X
Verdict
ROG Xbox Ally X has the strongest overall profile in this ROG Ally vs ROG Xbox Ally X 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 2023). ROG Ally is the lower-priced option at $650, while ROG Xbox Ally X comes in at $999.99. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
ROG AllyAsus
ROG Xbox Ally XASUS & Microsoft
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$650
$999.99
HR Rating
80
88
User Rating
64
87
Release Year
2023
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
7
7
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
66
60
Brightness
65
65
Controls
77
90
Durability
80
90
Ease Of Use
71
85
Ergonomics
70
80
Haptics
63
80
Hardware
80
95
OS Support
72
90
Performance
73
90
Portability
60
60
Screen Quality
73
90
Software
73
86
Speakers
65
80
Value
55
55
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
x86-64
x86-64
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Battery
40 Wh
80 Wh
Connectivity
WiFi 6E, Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4
CPU
AMD Zen 4
AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme (8 cores / 16 threads, 2.0-5.0 GHz)
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
AMD Radeon 780M
AMD Radeon Graphics
Make
Asus
ASUS & Microsoft
Model
ROG Ally
ROG Xbox Ally X
OS
Windows 11
Windows 11 Home
RAM Size
15 GB
24 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5
LPDDR5X-8000, dual-channel
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
IPS
IPS-level LCD, 120 Hz, 500 nits, FreeSync Premium
Storage
Internal 512 GB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD, External MicroSD
1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD; UHS-II microSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
AMD Ryzen Z1 / AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB-C video out Top facing
USB4 Type-C and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery)
average price
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dimensions
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29.0 x 12.1 x 2.75-5.09 cm
weight
—
715 g
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
ROG Ally
$650
Not carried
ROG Xbox Ally X
$999.99
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
ROG Ally64/100 · 10
ROG Xbox Ally X87/100 · 13
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