ASUS ROG Ally X is a significantly upgraded version of its popular ROG Ally handheld gaming PC, according to new leaks. Recent leaks have revealed some impressive specifications for this device, which promises to deliver better performance and longer battery life.
The ROG Ally X will feature a substantial 24GB of LPDDR5X-7500 memory. This is a significant upgrade from the original model’s 16GB of LPDDR5-6400 memory, allowing for better multitasking and smoother performance in demanding games.
One of the standout features of the ROG Ally X is its massive 80W battery, which offers up to 40% longer playtime compared to its predecessor. This improvement addresses one of the key concerns for handheld gaming devices—battery life.
The device will be powered by the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU, known for its efficient power usage and smooth gameplay capabilities. This high-end processor ensures that the ROG Ally X can handle the latest AAA titles with ease.
The ROG Ally X will support NVMe M.2 SSDs up to 1TB, providing ample space for large game libraries and ensuring fast load times.
Asus ROG Ally X Vs ROG Ally Vs Steam Deck Vs MSI Claw Vs Legion Go
| Feature | ASUS ROG Ally X | ASUS ROG Ally 2023 | MSI Claw | Lenovo Legion Go | Valve Steam Deck OLED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | AMD Zen4 & RDNA3 | AMD Zen4 & RDNA3 | Intel Redwood Cove, Crestmont & Xe-LPG | AMD Zen4 & RDNA3 | AMD Zen2 & RDNA2 |
| APU | Ryzen Z1 Extreme 8C/16T up to 5.1 GHz | Ryzen Z1 Extreme 8C/16T up to 5.1 GHz | Core i7 Ultra 135H 16C/22T up to 4.8 GHz | Ryzen Z1 Extreme or Ryzen Z1 | AMD Sephiroth (6nm) 4C/8T up to 3.5 GHz |
| SoC GPU | AMD iGPU 12CU @ 2.7 GHz | AMD iGPU 12CU @ 2.7 GHz | Arc Graphics | AMD iGPU 12CU @ 2.5 GHz | AMD iGPU 8CU @ 1.6 GHz |
| External GPU | USB4 | ROG XG Mobile up to RTX (up to RTX 4090) | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 | Not officially supported |
| Memory Capacity | 24GB LPDDR5X-7500 | 16GB LPDDR5-6400 | 16GB LPDDR5-6400 | 16GB LPDDR5-6400 | 16GB LPDDR5-6400 |
| Storage Capacity | 1TB | 512GB | 1TB/512GB | 1TB/512GB | 512GB/1TB SSD |
| Storage Type | M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD PCIe 4×4 | M.2 NVMe 2230 SSD PCIe 4×4 | M.2 NVMe 2230 SSD PCIe 4×4 | M.2 NVMe 2242 SSD PCIe 4×4 | M.2 NVMe 2230 SSD PCIe 4×4 |
| Display | 7″ 1920×1080, 120Hz, 500 nits, 7ms, VRR | 7″ 1920×1080, 120Hz, 500 nits, 7ms, VRR | 8.8″ 2560×1600 IPS, 144Hz, 500 nits | 8.8″ 2560×1600 IPS, 144Hz, 500 nits | 7.4″ 1200×800, 90Hz, 400 nits |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.2 | Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.2 | Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.2 | Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.2 |
| Battery | 80 Wh | 40 Wh | 80 Wh | 80 Wh | 40 Wh |
| Weight | 678g | 608g | 675g | 854g | 640g |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 28.0 × 11.4 × 3.7 cm | 28.0 × 11.7 × 3.2 cm | 29.4 × 11.7 × 2.1 cm | 29.9 × 13.7 × 2.9 cm | 29.8 × 11.7 × 4.9 cm |
| Default OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 | Windows 11 | Windows 11 | Steam OS/Win 11 |
| Retail Price | TBC | $699/€799 (Z1E) $599/€699 (Z1) | $749/€849 (1TB) $699/€799 (512GB) | $799/€899 (Z1E+1TB) $699/€799 (512GB) | $649/€679 (512GB) $549/€659 (64GB) |
| Release Date | June 2024 | June 2023 (Z1E) September 2023 (Z1) | March 2024 | October 31, 2023 | November 2023 |
