ASUS ROG Ally X
89/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $799
Third-party reference ↗ASUS ROG Ally X vs Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Slim (825 GB)
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Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Slim (825 GB)
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US launch / reference: $599
Available by: September 13, 2026
Manufacturer source ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider ASUS ROG Ally X for
- 80 Wh battery — longest in handheld class
- 24 GB LPDDR5X-7500
- Genuine Windows compatibility
Tradeoff: Windows handheld UX still rough
Consider Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Slim (825 GB) for
- M.2 SSD expansion support
- DualSense controller included
- Optional disc drive can be added separately
Tradeoff: 825 GB nominal SSD has less usable space after system reservation
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Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | ASUS ROG Ally X | Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Slim (825 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Custom AMD Ryzen Zen 2; 8 cores / 16 threads |
| GPU | RDNA 3, 12 CUs | AMD Radeon RDNA-based; Sony-listed 10 TFLOPS |
| RAM | 24 GB LPDDR5X-7500 | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| Storage | 1 TB M.2 2280 | 825 GB custom SSD; part of capacity reserved for system use |
| Display | 7″ IPS, 120Hz, 1080p | Not documented |
| Battery | 80 Wh | Not documented |
| Weight | 678 g | Approximately 2.5 kg, Digital Edition console only |
| Model | Not documented | US CFI-2100 slim Digital Edition family; CFI-2115 documentation |
| Storage expansion | Not documented | M.2 SSD expansion connector, Key M |
| Optical drive | Not documented | No disc drive included; compatible drive sold separately |
| USB ports | Not documented | 2× USB-A 10 Gb/s; 1× USB-C Hi-Speed USB; 1× USB-C 10 Gb/s |
| Networking | Not documented | Gigabit Ethernet; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax); Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Video output | Not documented | HDMI output; up to 4K and 120 Hz on compatible games and displays |
| Dimensions | Not documented | Approximately 358 × 80 × 216 mm (W × H × D), excluding protrusions |
| Power | Not documented | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 350 W maximum rated power, not measured gaming consumption |
| Included controller | Not documented | DualSense wireless controller |
ASUS ROG Ally X
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Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Slim (825 GB)
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