ASUS & Microsoft
ROG Xbox Ally X
88
HR Rating
87
User Rating
Compare
ROG Xbox Ally X / Slide
Verdict
ROG Xbox Ally X has the strongest overall profile in this ROG Xbox Ally X vs Slide 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), screen size (7 vs 6). Slide is the lower-priced option at $900, while ROG Xbox Ally X comes in at $999.99. 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
SlideAYANEO
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$999.99
$900
HR Rating
88
72
User Rating
87
74
Release Year
2025
2023
Screen Size (Inches)
7
6
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
60
62
Brightness
65
66
Controls
90
81
Durability
90
85
Ease Of Use
85
76
Ergonomics
80
72
Haptics
80
71
Hardware
95
89
OS Support
90
78
Performance
90
84
Portability
60
57
Screen Quality
90
82
Software
86
78
Speakers
80
71
Value
55
52
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
x86-64
x86-64
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
average price
{"amount":"999.99","currency":"USD","method":"arithmetic_mean","observed_at":"2026-07-16T05:39:33.472Z","sources":[{"url":"https://rog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/","amount":"999.99","currency":"USD"},{"url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/rog-xbox-ally-x/8mzbmmcjzns9","amount":"999.99","currency":"USD"}]}
—
Battery
80 Wh
46.2 Wh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4
WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
CPU
AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme (8 cores / 16 threads, 2.0-5.0 GHz)
AMD Zen 4
dimensions
29.0 x 12.1 x 2.75-5.09 cm
—
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
AMD Radeon Graphics
AMD Radeon 780M
Make
ASUS & Microsoft
AYANEO
Model
ROG Xbox Ally X
Slide
OS
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 / SteamOS
RAM Size
24 GB
15 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X-8000, 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
1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD; UHS-II microSD
Internal 512 GB / 2 TB / 4 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB4 Type-C and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery)
USB-C video out Top & Bottom facing
weight
715 g
—
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
ROG Xbox Ally X
$999.99
Not carried
Slide
$900
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
ROG Xbox Ally X87/100 · 13
Slide74/100 · 10
Comments
People Also Compare
Related matchups
Discussion
Talk it out
ROG Xbox Ally X vs Slide Discussion
Talk through tradeoffs, questions, benchmarks, and owner context for this comparison.
Total Threads
0
Fresh discussion activity
Solved Questions
0
Accepted answers are not supported yet
Trending Topics
No trending topics yet.
0 comments
Scoped replies, owner tips, and performance notes.
Sort
Loading discussion...
Videos
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?