ASUS ROG Ally X Review
Z1 Extreme · 7″ 120Hz · 80Wh battery
Specdex verdict ASUS's ASUS ROG Ally X is a solid premium pick — strongly recommended, even if it doesn't unseat the category leaders.
ASUS's 2024 refresh of the ROG Ally — bigger battery, more RAM, full M.2 2280 storage. The Windows answer to Steam Deck.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
ASUS ROG Ally X versus its closest rivals
- +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
Who's the ASUS ROG Ally X for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Mid-tier pricing at $799 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the ASUS ROG Ally X.
- Console
- Controller
- HDMI 2.1 cable
- Power cable
- Quick-start guide
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Verified against ASUS · 2026-05-11| Specification | Value |
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| Display | 7″ IPS, 120Hz, 1080p |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
| GPU | RDNA 3, 12 CUs |
| RAM | 24 GB LPDDR5X-7500 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery | 80 Wh |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage | 1 TB M.2 2280 |
| Specification | Value |
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| Weight | 678 g |
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