ASUS
ASUS ROG Ally X
Z1 Extreme · 7″ 120Hz · 80Wh battery
89
/ 100
From $799
VS
PlayStation 5 Pro wins by 1
Sony
PlayStation 5 Pro
2024
90
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict
PlayStation 5 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Ally X lands at 89 and PlayStation 5 Pro at 90. That puts PlayStation 5 Pro 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 PlayStation 5 Pro if…
- ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- ✓Store ecosystem
- ✓Cross-gen compatibility
ASUS ROG Ally X 89
vs 90 PlayStation 5 Pro
Score breakdown
ASUS ROG Ally X
89 performance 92
library 92
features 90
value 88
games 0
PlayStation 5 Pro
90 performance 90
library 0
features 88
value 82
games 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Ally X | PlayStation 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | — |
| GPU | RDNA 3, 12 CUs | — |
| RAM | 24 GB LPDDR5X-7500 | — |
| Storage | 1 TB M.2 2280 | — |
| Display | 7″ IPS, 120Hz, 1080p | — |
| Battery | 80 Wh | — |
| Weight | 678 g | — |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
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
PlayStation 5 Pro
Pros
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
FAQ: ASUS ROG Ally X vs PlayStation 5 Pro
Which is better, ASUS ROG Ally X or PlayStation 5 Pro? +
PlayStation 5 Pro 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 PlayStation 5 Pro worth the price? +
At $699, PlayStation 5 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in performance.
Does ASUS ROG Ally X or PlayStation 5 Pro 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.