ASUS ROG Ally X
89/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $799
Third-party reference ↗ASUS ROG Ally X vs PlayStation 5 Pro
The overall editorial ratings are effectively tied. Your priorities and current prices can change the better choice.
PlayStation 5 Pro
90/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $699
Third-party reference ↗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 PlayStation 5 Pro for
- 18.05 TFLOPS GPU (≈1.75× standard PS5)
- PSSR AI upscaling for cleaner 4K
- 2 TB internal SSD baseline
Tradeoff: No disc drive in the box (sold separately)
Scores and judgments are editorial. Specdex does not run an in-house benchmark lab. Manufacturer claims and independent measurements may use different test conditions.
Editorial fit by scenario
Performance
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Features
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
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 | PlayStation 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Not documented |
| GPU | RDNA 3, 12 CUs | 60 CUs custom RDNA, 18.05 TFLOPS peak |
| RAM | 24 GB LPDDR5X-7500 | 16 GB GDDR6 + 2 GB DDR5 (system) |
| Storage | 1 TB M.2 2280 | 2 TB internal SSD |
| Display | 7″ IPS, 120Hz, 1080p | Not documented |
| Battery | 80 Wh | Not documented |
| Weight | ↑ 678 g | 3.1 kg |
| Ray tracing | Not documented | ≈2× PS5 standard performance |
| Output | Not documented | 4K up to 120 Hz, 8 K supported |
| Dimensions | Not documented | 388 × 216 × 89 mm |
| Launch date | Not documented | November 7, 2024 |
| MSRP | Not documented | $699 USD |
Inspect the shared editorial ratings
Missing criteria are excluded from pairwise scenarios. A difference below two points is treated as a tie. These are not raw benchmarks.
- performance
- 92 / 92
- features
- 90 / 90
- value
- 88 / 82
ASUS ROG Ally X
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $799. This is not a current retailer offer.
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PlayStation 5 Pro
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $699. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
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Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.