PlayStation 5 Pro
60 CUs · 18 TFLOPS · 2 TB SSD
ASUS ROG Ally X
Z1 Extreme · 7″ 120Hz · 80Wh battery
PlayStation 5 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, PlayStation 5 Pro lands at 90 and ASUS ROG Ally X at 89. That puts PlayStation 5 Pro ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick PlayStation 5 Pro if…
- ✓18.05 TFLOPS GPU (≈1.75× standard PS5)
- ✓PSSR AI upscaling for cleaner 4K
- ✓2 TB internal SSD baseline
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
TieCompared on the performance sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Features
TieCompared on the features sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
PlayStation 5 ProSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
PlayStation 5 Pro more score per dollar ($699 vs $799).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | PlayStation 5 Pro | ASUS ROG Ally X |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | ▲ 60 CUs custom RDNA, 18.05 TFLOPS peak | RDNA 3, 12 CUs |
| RAM | 16 GB GDDR6 + 2 GB DDR5 (system) | ▲ 24 GB LPDDR5X-7500 |
| Storage | ▲ 2 TB internal SSD | 1 TB M.2 2280 |
| Ray tracing | ≈2× PS5 standard performance | — |
| Output | 4K up to 120 Hz, 8 K supported | — |
| Dimensions | 388 × 216 × 89 mm | — |
| Weight | ▲ 3.1 kg | 678 g |
| Launch date | November 7, 2024 | — |
| MSRP | $699 USD | — |
| CPU | — | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
| Display | — | 7″ IPS, 120Hz, 1080p |
| Battery | — | 80 Wh |
PlayStation 5 Pro
- +18.05 TFLOPS GPU (≈1.75× standard PS5)
- +PSSR AI upscaling for cleaner 4K
- +2 TB internal SSD baseline
- −No disc drive in the box (sold separately)
- −$699 puts it close to mid-range PCs
- −8 K output mostly aspirational
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: PlayStation 5 Pro vs ASUS ROG Ally X
Which is better, PlayStation 5 Pro or ASUS ROG Ally X? +
PlayStation 5 Pro scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is PlayStation 5 Pro worth the price? +
At $699, PlayStation 5 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in games.
Is ASUS ROG Ally X worth the price? +
At $799, ASUS ROG Ally X delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in performance.
Does PlayStation 5 Pro 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 the better value, PlayStation 5 Pro or ASUS ROG Ally X? +
PlayStation 5 Pro — more score per dollar ($699 vs $799). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.