ASUS ROG Ally X
89/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $799
Third-party reference ↗ASUS ROG Ally X vs Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB)
Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB) leads by 2 editorial points. Your priorities and current prices can change the better choice.
Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB)
91/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $549
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 Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB) for
- 7.4″ HDR OLED at 90 Hz
- 6 nm "Sephiroth" APU revision improves efficiency
- Best Linux gaming experience + strong emulation support
Tradeoff: Same Zen 2 4C/8T as the LCD generation
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Editorial fit by scenario
Library
Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB)
leads on library (96 vs 92)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Features
Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB)
leads on features (92 vs 90)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Performance
ASUS ROG Ally X
leads on performance (92 vs 84)
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 | Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Custom AMD Zen 2, 4C/8T (6 nm "Sephiroth" revision) |
| GPU | RDNA 3, 12 CUs | Custom AMD RDNA 2, 8 CUs |
| RAM | 24 GB LPDDR5X-7500 | 16 GB LPDDR5-6400 |
| Storage | 1 TB M.2 2280 | 512 GB NVMe (this SKU); 1 TB at $649 |
| Display | 7″ IPS, 120Hz, 1080p | 7.4″ HDR OLED, 90 Hz, 1280×800 |
| Battery | ↑ 80 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Weight | 678 g | ↑ 640 g |
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Missing criteria are excluded from pairwise scenarios. A difference below two points is treated as a tie. These are not raw benchmarks.
- performance
- 92 / 84
- library
- 92 / 96
- features
- 90 / 92
- value
- 88 / 96
ASUS ROG Ally X
Prices & availability
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Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB)
Prices & availability
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Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.