Microsoft
Xbox Series X
52 CU RDNA 2 · 12.15 TFLOPS · 4K 120 Hz
86
/ 100
From $499
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, Xbox Series X 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 Xbox Series X if…
- ✓12.155 TFLOPS GPU (52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz)
- ✓Game Pass library + Quick Resume
- ✓4K up to 120 Hz output
Pick ASUS ROG Ally X if…
- ✓80 Wh battery — longest in handheld class
- ✓24 GB LPDDR5X-7500
- ✓Genuine Windows compatibility
Xbox Series X 86
vs 89 ASUS ROG Ally X
Score breakdown
Xbox Series X
86 performance 88
games 84
features 88
value 86
library 0
ASUS ROG Ally X
89 performance 92
games 0
features 90
value 88
library 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xbox Series X | ASUS ROG Ally X |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | ▲ Custom AMD Zen 2 8C @ 3.8 GHz (3.6 GHz with SMT) | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
| GPU | Custom RDNA 2, 52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz, 12.155 TFLOPS | ▲ RDNA 3, 12 CUs |
| RAM | 16 GB GDDR6 | ▲ 24 GB LPDDR5X-7500 |
| Storage | 1 TB custom NVMe SSD | 1 TB M.2 2280 |
| Dimensions | 301 × 151 × 151 mm | — |
| Weight | ▲ 4.45 kg | 678 g |
| Output | 4K up to 120 Hz, 8 K capable | — |
| Display | — | 7″ IPS, 120Hz, 1080p |
| Battery | — | 80 Wh |
Xbox Series X
Pros
- +12.155 TFLOPS GPU (52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz)
- +Game Pass library + Quick Resume
- +4K up to 120 Hz output
Cons
- −Few Xbox-exclusive system sellers
- −Dashboard UX ageing
- −Storage expansion cards pricey
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: Xbox Series X vs ASUS ROG Ally X
Which is better, Xbox Series X 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 Xbox Series X worth the price? +
At $499, Xbox Series X 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 Xbox Series X 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.