ASUS ROG Ally X
Z1 Extreme · 7″ 120Hz · 80Wh battery
PlayStation 5 Pro
2024
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
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPerformance
ASUS ROG Ally XCompared on the performance sub-score
ASUS ROG Ally X leads on performance (92 vs 90).
Features
ASUS ROG Ally XCompared on the features sub-score
ASUS ROG Ally X leads on features (90 vs 88).
Value for money
PlayStation 5 ProSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
PlayStation 5 Pro more score per dollar ($699 vs $799).
Score breakdown
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
- +80 Wh battery — longest in handheld class
- +24 GB LPDDR5X-7500
- +Genuine Windows compatibility
- −Windows handheld UX still rough
- −678 g — heavier than Steam Deck OLED
- −No OLED option
PlayStation 5 Pro
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
- −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.
Which is better for performance, ASUS ROG Ally X or PlayStation 5 Pro? +
ASUS ROG Ally X — leads on performance (92 vs 90). Compared on the performance sub-score.
Which is better for features, ASUS ROG Ally X or PlayStation 5 Pro? +
ASUS ROG Ally X — leads on features (90 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.