Nintendo Switch OLED
2021
ASUS ROG Ally X
Z1 Extreme · 7″ 120Hz · 80Wh battery
ASUS ROG Ally X takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch OLED lands at 86 and ASUS ROG Ally X at 89. That puts ASUS ROG Ally X ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nintendo Switch OLED if…
- ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- ✓Store ecosystem
- ✓Cross-gen compatibility
Pick ASUS ROG Ally X if…
- ✓80 Wh battery — longest in handheld class
- ✓24 GB LPDDR5X-7500
- ✓Genuine Windows 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 86).
Features
ASUS ROG Ally XCompared on the features sub-score
ASUS ROG Ally X leads on features (90 vs 84).
Value for money
Nintendo Switch OLEDSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Nintendo Switch OLED more score per dollar ($349 vs $799).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nintendo Switch OLED | ASUS ROG Ally X |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2021 | — |
| 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 |
Nintendo Switch OLED
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
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
FAQ: Nintendo Switch OLED vs ASUS ROG Ally X
Which is better, Nintendo Switch OLED or ASUS ROG Ally X? +
ASUS ROG Ally X scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nintendo Switch OLED worth the price? +
At $349, Nintendo Switch OLED delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.
Is ASUS ROG Ally X worth the price? +
At $799, ASUS ROG Ally X delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in performance.
Does Nintendo Switch OLED or ASUS ROG Ally X 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, Nintendo Switch OLED or ASUS ROG Ally X? +
ASUS ROG Ally X — leads on performance (92 vs 86). Compared on the performance sub-score.
Which is better for features, Nintendo Switch OLED or ASUS ROG Ally X? +
ASUS ROG Ally X — leads on features (90 vs 84). Compared on the features sub-score.