Xbox Series S
Zen 2 · 4 TFLOPS RDNA 2 · 1440p target
ASUS ROG Ally X
Z1 Extreme · 7″ 120Hz · 80Wh battery
ASUS ROG Ally X takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xbox Series S lands at 82 and ASUS ROG Ally X at 89. That puts ASUS ROG Ally X ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Xbox Series S if…
- ✓Cheapest path into Game Pass + Quick Resume
- ✓Compact white form factor
- ✓120 FPS target at lower resolutions
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 testFeatures
ASUS ROG Ally XCompared on the features sub-score
ASUS ROG Ally X leads on features (90 vs 86).
Performance
ASUS ROG Ally XCompared on the performance sub-score
ASUS ROG Ally X leads on performance (92 vs 80).
Value for money
Xbox Series SSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Xbox Series S more score per dollar ($299 vs $799).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xbox Series S | ASUS ROG Ally X |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | ▲ Custom AMD Zen 2 8C @ 3.6 GHz (3.4 GHz with SMT) | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
| GPU | Custom RDNA 2, 20 CUs @ 1.565 GHz, 4.006 TFLOPS | ▲ RDNA 3, 12 CUs |
| RAM | 10 GB GDDR6 (8 GB @ 224 GB/s + 2 GB @ 56 GB/s) | ▲ 24 GB LPDDR5X-7500 |
| Storage | ▲ 512 GB internal SSD | 1 TB M.2 2280 |
| Output | 1440p target up to 120 FPS | — |
| Dimensions | 275 × 151 × 65 mm | — |
| Weight | ▲ 1.93 kg | 678 g |
| Display | — | 7″ IPS, 120Hz, 1080p |
| Battery | — | 80 Wh |
Xbox Series S
- +Cheapest path into Game Pass + Quick Resume
- +Compact white form factor
- +120 FPS target at lower resolutions
- −512 GB SSD fills fast
- −10 GB total RAM splits between 8 GB fast + 2 GB slow
- −No disc drive
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: Xbox Series S vs ASUS ROG Ally X
Which is better, Xbox Series S or ASUS ROG Ally X? +
ASUS ROG Ally X scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Xbox Series S worth the price? +
At $299, Xbox Series S delivers a Specdex score of 82 — 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 Xbox Series S 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 features, Xbox Series S or ASUS ROG Ally X? +
ASUS ROG Ally X — leads on features (90 vs 86). Compared on the features sub-score.
Which is better for performance, Xbox Series S or ASUS ROG Ally X? +
ASUS ROG Ally X — leads on performance (92 vs 80). Compared on the performance sub-score.