Asus & Microsoft
ROG Xbox Ally
85
HR Rating
70
User Rating
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ROG Xbox Ally / ROG Xbox Ally X
Verdict
ROG Xbox Ally X has the strongest overall profile in this ROG Xbox Ally vs ROG Xbox Ally X comparison. ROG Xbox Ally X leads the summary view with HR rating 88 and user rating 87. ROG Xbox Ally is the lower-priced option at $599.99, 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 Xbox AllyAsus & Microsoft
ROG Xbox Ally XASUS & Microsoft
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$599.99
$999.99
HR Rating
85
88
User Rating
70
87
Release Year
2025
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
7
7
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
60
60
Brightness
65
65
Controls
90
90
Durability
90
90
Ease Of Use
85
85
Ergonomics
80
80
Haptics
80
80
Hardware
95
95
OS Support
90
90
Performance
90
90
Portability
60
60
Screen Quality
90
90
Software
86
86
Speakers
80
80
Value
45
55
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
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4
CPU
AMD Ryzen Z2 A (4 cores / 8 threads, 2.8-3.8 GHz)
AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme (8 cores / 16 threads, 2.0-5.0 GHz)
dimensions
29.0 x 12.1 x 2.75-5.09 cm
29.0 x 12.1 x 2.75-5.09 cm
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
AMD Radeon Graphics
AMD Radeon Graphics
Make
ASUS & Microsoft
ASUS & Microsoft
Model
ROG Xbox Ally
ROG Xbox Ally X
OS
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
RAM Size
16 GB
24 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5-6400, dual-channel
LPDDR5X-8000, dual-channel
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
IPS-level LCD, 120 Hz, 500 nits, FreeSync Premium
IPS-level LCD, 120 Hz, 500 nits, FreeSync Premium
Storage
512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD; UHS-II microSD
1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD; UHS-II microSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
AMD Ryzen Z2 A
AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery)
USB4 Type-C and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery)
weight
670 g
715 g
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
ROG Xbox Ally
$599.99
Not carried
ROG Xbox Ally X
$999.99
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
ROG Xbox Ally70/100 · 11
ROG Xbox Ally X87/100 · 13
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