ASUS & Microsoft
ROG Xbox Ally X
88
HR Rating
87
User Rating
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ROG Xbox Ally X / ROG Xbox Ally
Verdict
ROG Xbox Ally X has the strongest overall profile in this ROG Xbox Ally X vs ROG Xbox Ally 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 Ally XASUS & Microsoft
ROG Xbox AllyAsus & Microsoft
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$999.99
$599.99
HR Rating
88
85
User Rating
87
70
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
55
45
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
80 Wh
60 Wh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4
CPU
AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme (8 cores / 16 threads, 2.0-5.0 GHz)
AMD Ryzen Z2 A (4 cores / 8 threads, 2.8-3.8 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 X
ROG Xbox Ally
OS
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
RAM Size
24 GB
16 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X-8000, dual-channel
LPDDR5-6400, 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
1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD; UHS-II microSD
512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD; UHS-II microSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme
AMD Ryzen Z2 A
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB4 Type-C and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery)
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery)
weight
715 g
670 g
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
ROG Xbox Ally X
$999.99
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ROG Xbox Ally
$599.99
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
ROG Xbox Ally X87/100 · 13
ROG Xbox Ally70/100 · 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?