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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
ASUS ROG Ally X wins by 4
Steam Deck LCD 256GB — 2022
Valve

Steam Deck LCD 256GB

2022

85
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

ASUS ROG Ally X takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Ally X lands at 89 and Steam Deck LCD 256GB at 85. That puts ASUS ROG Ally X ahead by 4 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 Steam Deck LCD 256GB if…

  • ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Store ecosystem
  • ✓Cross-gen compatibility
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Winner by scenario

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

Performance

ASUS ROG Ally X

Compared on the performance sub-score

ASUS ROG Ally X leads on performance (92 vs 85).

Features

ASUS ROG Ally X

Compared on the features sub-score

ASUS ROG Ally X leads on features (90 vs 83).

Value for money

Steam Deck LCD 256GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Steam Deck LCD 256GB more score per dollar ($399 vs $799).

ASUS ROG Ally X 89
vs
85 Steam Deck LCD 256GB

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Ally X
89
performance 92
library 92
features 90
value 88
games 0
Steam Deck LCD 256GB
85
performance 85
library 0
features 83
value 82
games 83

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Ally X versus Steam Deck LCD 256GB — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Ally X Steam Deck LCD 256GB
CPU
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
—
GPU
RDNA 3, 12 CUs
—
RAM
24 GB LPDDR5X-7500
—
Storage
1 TB M.2 2280
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Display
7″ IPS, 120Hz, 1080p
—
Battery
80 Wh
—
Weight
678 g
—
Release year
—
2022

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

Steam Deck LCD 256GB

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 Steam Deck LCD 256GB

Which is better, ASUS ROG Ally X or Steam Deck LCD 256GB? +

ASUS ROG Ally X scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Steam Deck LCD 256GB worth the price? +

At $399, Steam Deck LCD 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in performance.

Does ASUS ROG Ally X or Steam Deck LCD 256GB 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 Steam Deck LCD 256GB? +

ASUS ROG Ally X — leads on performance (92 vs 85). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for features, ASUS ROG Ally X or Steam Deck LCD 256GB? +

ASUS ROG Ally X — leads on features (90 vs 83). Compared on the features sub-score.