Nintendo
Nintendo Switch OLED
2021
86
/ 100
From $349
VS
ASUS ROG Ally X wins by 3
ASUS
ASUS ROG Ally X
Z1 Extreme · 7″ 120Hz · 80Wh battery
89
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict
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
Nintendo Switch OLED 86
vs 89 ASUS ROG Ally X
Score breakdown
Nintendo Switch OLED
86 performance 86
games 84
features 84
value 82
library 0
ASUS ROG Ally X
89 performance 92
games 0
features 90
value 88
library 92
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
Pros
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
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
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.