The ASUS ROG Ally X is the successor to the ROG Ally and one of the most exciting competitors to the Steam Deck. MeinMMO has gathered all the important information for you and explains what you should pay attention to before making a purchase.
The manufacturer ASUS showcased the ROG Ally X at Computex 2024. The device was introduced as a successor to the popular ROG Ally. But is an upgrade or a new purchase really worth it?
MeinMMO presents you with all the important information regarding the ROG Ally X.
ROG Ally X: Price and Pre-order
How much will the ROG Ally X cost? The ROG Ally X will cost 899 euros at release, making it significantly more expensive than its predecessor. For comparison:
- The ROG Ally launched at a suggested retail price of 799 euros.
- The Steam Deck OLED costs 679.00 euros with 1 TB of storage.
- The Lenovo Legion Go cost 699 euros at release.
Can the ROG Ally X be pre-ordered? Yes, you can currently pre-order the handheld directly from Asus.
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ROG Ally X Release
When will the ROG Ally X be released? The ROG Ally X will be released on July 22, 2024. You can already pre-order the handheld.
ROG Ally X Specs
What are the specs of the ROG Ally X? ASUS has made some adjustments and specifications with the ROG Ally X. While the processor remains the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, other things have changed more significantly. You can find all the details in the following table:
ROG Ally X vs ROG Ally:
| ASUS ROG Ally X | ASUS ROG Ally | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
| Graphics Card | AMD Radeon: 12CUs, up to 2.7 GHz, up to 8.6 Teraflops | AMD Radeon: 12CUs, up to 2.7 GHz, up to 8.6 Teraflops |
| RAM | 24GB LPDDRX5 | 16GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 1TB PCIe Gen4 M.2 SSD | 500 GB PCIe Gen4 M.2 SSD |
| Battery and Power Supply | 80 WHrs with 65 watt power supply | 40 WHrs with 65 watt power supply |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, Triple band 2×2) and Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, Triple band 2×2) and Bluetooth 5.2 |
ROG Ally X: Differences from ROG Ally
What differences are there? The ROG Ally differs significantly from its predecessor, the ROG Ally. We summarize all the similarities and differences for you.
Design and Ergonomics:
- The ROG Ally X is black and no longer white.
- The grips are rounder and the trigger buttons are wider.
- The ROG Ally X weighs slightly more than its predecessor (70 grams).
- ASUS uses Hall effect joysticks in the Ally X, which are said to be better against stick drift.
RAM, Storage, and Connections:
- The battery is twice as large (40 WHrs vs 80 WHrs).
- The RAM is larger (16 vs 24 GB) and faster (6,400 MT/s vs 7,500 MT/s).
- The storage is larger, and ASUS has opted for an M.2 2280 SSD, which is significantly more common than the M2 2242 SSD found in the ROG Ally.
- Thunderbolt 4 instead of XG-Mobile interface: The proprietary connector for ROG XG Mobile eGPUs has been removed, and instead, a USB-C connector with Thunderbolt 4 has been used.
What remains the same?
- The display remains an IPS display with 120 Hz, 16:9 aspect ratio, and Full HD resolution.
- The Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor remains identical.
- The ROG Ally continues to use Windows 11.
ROG Ally X vs. Steam Deck OLED
The quick facts in comparison:
- Price: The Steam Deck is slightly cheaper compared to the ROG Ally: The ROG Ally X starts at a suggested retail price of 799 euros, while the Steam Deck OLED costs “only” 679 euros.
- Hardware: The ROG Ally X offers better hardware, a better display, and overall more performance.
- Battery Life: The Steam Deck offers slightly better battery life.
- Operating System: The Steam Deck uses Steam OS (Linux), while the ROG Ally X uses Windows 11. This makes the ROG Ally X more versatile.
| ASUS ROG Ally X | Steam Deck OLED | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Ryzen Z1 Extreme | AMD Zen 2, 6 nm APU |
| Graphics Card | AMD Radeon: 12CUs, up to 2.7 GHz, up to 8.6 Teraflops | AMD RDNA 2 (8 CUs) |
| RAM | 24 GB LPDDRX5 | 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM |
| Storage | 1 TB PCIe Gen4 M.2 SSD | 512 GB NVMe-SSD 1TB NVMe-SSD |
| Battery and Power Supply | 80 WHrs with 65-watt power supply | 50 WHr |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Steam OS (Linux) |
| Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, Triple band 2×2) and Bluetooth 5.2 | Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E, 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Display | 7-inch, IPS display with FHD (1920 × 1080), 16:9, and 120 Hz | 7.4 inches, OLED with 1280 x 800 and 90 Hz |
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