Asus & Microsoft
ROG Xbox Ally
85
HR Rating
70
User Rating
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ROG Xbox Ally / ROG Ally X
Verdict
ROG Xbox Ally has the strongest overall profile in this ROG Xbox Ally vs ROG Ally X comparison. ROG Xbox Ally leads the summary view with HR rating 85 and user rating 70. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (599.99 vs 799), release year (2025 vs 2024). ROG Xbox Ally is the lower-priced option at $599.99, while ROG Ally X comes in at $799. 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
ROG Ally XAsus
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$599.99
$799
HR Rating
85
78
User Rating
70
71
Release Year
2025
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
7
7
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
60
64
Brightness
65
66
Controls
90
79
Durability
90
83
Ease Of Use
85
74
Ergonomics
80
71
Haptics
80
68
Hardware
95
85
OS Support
90
76
Performance
90
90
Portability
60
59
Screen Quality
90
78
Software
86
76
Speakers
80
68
Value
45
53
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
x86-64
x86-64
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
average price
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Battery
60 Wh
80 Wh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4
WiFi 6E, Bluetooth
CPU
AMD Ryzen Z2 A (4 cores / 8 threads, 2.8-3.8 GHz)
AMD Zen 4
dimensions
29.0 x 12.1 x 2.75-5.09 cm
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
AMD Radeon Graphics
AMD Radeon 780M
Make
ASUS & Microsoft
Asus
Model
ROG Xbox Ally
ROG Ally X
OS
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11
RAM Size
16 GB
23 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5-6400, dual-channel
LPDDR5X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
IPS-level LCD, 120 Hz, 500 nits, FreeSync Premium
IPS
Storage
512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD; UHS-II microSD
Internal 1 TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
AMD Ryzen Z2 A
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery)
USB-C video out Top facing
weight
670 g
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Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
ROG Xbox Ally
$599.99
Not carried
ROG Ally X
$799
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
ROG Xbox Ally70/100 · 11
ROG Ally X71/100 · 10
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