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ASUS ROG Ally X — Z1 Extreme · 7″ 120Hz · 80Wh battery
ASUS

ASUS ROG Ally X

Z1 Extreme · 7″ 120Hz · 80Wh battery

89
/ 100
From $799
VS
Nintendo Switch 2 wins by 1
Nintendo Switch 2 — Custom Tegra T239 · 7.9″ LCD HDR · 120 Hz
Nintendo

Nintendo Switch 2

Custom Tegra T239 · 7.9″ LCD HDR · 120 Hz

90
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict

Nintendo Switch 2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Ally X lands at 89 and Nintendo Switch 2 at 90. That puts Nintendo Switch 2 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick ASUS ROG Ally X if…

  • ✓80 Wh battery — longest in handheld class
  • ✓24 GB LPDDR5X-7500
  • ✓Genuine Windows compatibility

Pick Nintendo Switch 2 if…

  • ✓First-party Nintendo library still unmatched
  • ✓NVIDIA DLSS on TV-out via Ampere GPU
  • ✓Magnetic Joy-Con 2 with mouse mode
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Library

Nintendo Switch 2

Compared on the library sub-score

Nintendo Switch 2 leads on library (100 vs 92).

Features

Nintendo Switch 2

Compared on the features sub-score

Nintendo Switch 2 leads on features (92 vs 90).

Performance

ASUS ROG Ally X

Compared on the performance sub-score

ASUS ROG Ally X leads on performance (92 vs 84).

Value for money

Nintendo Switch 2

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Nintendo Switch 2 more score per dollar ($449 vs $799).

ASUS ROG Ally X 89
vs
90 Nintendo Switch 2

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Ally X
89
performance 92
library 92
features 90
value 88
Nintendo Switch 2
90
performance 84
library 100
features 92
value 86

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Ally X versus Nintendo Switch 2 — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Ally X Nintendo Switch 2
CPU
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
▲ Custom NVIDIA Tegra T239 (8× ARM Cortex-A78C)
GPU
RDNA 3, 12 CUs
▲ Custom Ampere, 12 SM / 1,536 CUDA cores, NVIDIA DLSS
RAM
▲ 24 GB LPDDR5X-7500
12 GB LPDDR5X
Storage
1 TB M.2 2280
▲ 256 GB UFS (microSD Express expandable)
Display
7″ IPS, 120Hz, 1080p
▲ 7.9″ HDR LCD, 120 Hz VRR, 1920×1080
Battery
▲ 80 Wh
5,220 mAh (≈2–6.5 h)
Weight
678 g
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ASUS ROG Ally X

Pros
  • +80 Wh battery — longest in handheld class
  • +24 GB LPDDR5X-7500
  • +Genuine Windows compatibility
Cons
  • −Windows handheld UX still rough
  • −678 g — heavier than Steam Deck OLED
  • −No OLED option

Nintendo Switch 2

Pros
  • +First-party Nintendo library still unmatched
  • +NVIDIA DLSS on TV-out via Ampere GPU
  • +Magnetic Joy-Con 2 with mouse mode
Cons
  • −LCD not OLED at launch
  • −Premium pricing for handheld class
  • −Backwards compat mostly digital

FAQ: ASUS ROG Ally X vs Nintendo Switch 2

Which is better, ASUS ROG Ally X or Nintendo Switch 2? +

Nintendo Switch 2 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ASUS ROG Ally X worth the price? +

At $799, ASUS ROG Ally X delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in performance.

Is Nintendo Switch 2 worth the price? +

At $449, Nintendo Switch 2 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in library.

Does ASUS ROG Ally X or Nintendo Switch 2 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for library, ASUS ROG Ally X or Nintendo Switch 2? +

Nintendo Switch 2 — leads on library (100 vs 92). Compared on the library sub-score.

Which is better for features, ASUS ROG Ally X or Nintendo Switch 2? +

Nintendo Switch 2 — leads on features (92 vs 90). Compared on the features sub-score.