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Nintendo Switch — 2017
Nintendo

Nintendo Switch

2017

78
/ 100
From $299
VS
ASUS ROG Ally X wins by 11
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
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch lands at 78 and ASUS ROG Ally X at 89. That puts ASUS ROG Ally X ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Nintendo Switch 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
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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 78).

Features

ASUS ROG Ally X

Compared on the features sub-score

ASUS ROG Ally X leads on features (90 vs 76).

Value for money

Nintendo Switch

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Nintendo Switch more score per dollar ($299 vs $799).

Nintendo Switch 78
vs
89 ASUS ROG Ally X

Score breakdown

Nintendo Switch
78
performance 78
games 76
features 76
value 82
library 0
ASUS ROG Ally X
89
performance 92
games 0
features 90
value 88
library 92

Specs side-by-side

Nintendo Switch versus ASUS ROG Ally X — full spec comparison
Spec Nintendo Switch ASUS ROG Ally X
Release year
2017
—
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

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 vs ASUS ROG Ally X

Which is better, Nintendo Switch or ASUS ROG Ally X? +

ASUS ROG Ally X scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Nintendo Switch worth the price? +

At $299, Nintendo Switch delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in value.

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 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 or ASUS ROG Ally X? +

ASUS ROG Ally X — leads on performance (92 vs 78). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for features, Nintendo Switch or ASUS ROG Ally X? +

ASUS ROG Ally X — leads on features (90 vs 76). Compared on the features sub-score.