ASUS · ROG Ally
ASUS ROG Ally X
Enthusiast · Legacy — superseded by 2025 line; still sold
The Ally X is ASUS’s fix-everything revision: the same Z1 Extreme but with a doubled 80 Wh battery, 24 GB of faster RAM, a 1 TB M.2 2280 SSD, USB4/Thunderbolt and much better ergonomics. It also quietly resolves the original’s SD-reader defect. Sticks are still potentiometer and it remains a Windows device, but it is the most complete ROG Ally and a strong Windows-handheld pick even after the 2025 Xbox line.
Pros
- Large 80 Wh battery — roughly double the original
- 24 GB LPDDR5x, 1 TB M.2 2280, USB4/Thunderbolt
- Improved grips; gen-1 SD-reader defect resolved
Cons
- Still potentiometer sticks (Hall triggers only)
- Windows suspend/resume friction persists
- Heavier (685 g) and pricier than rivals
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Configurations
Ryzen Z1 Extreme · 24 GB · 1 TB
Ryzen Z1 Extreme · RDNA 3 (12 CUs) · 8c / 16t · 9–30 W TDP · 24 GB · 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe (M.2 2280, user-replaceable)
MSRP; current street ~$700–800 $799 (as of 29 Jun 2026)
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- Size
- 7"
- Panel
- IPS
- Resolution
- 1920 × 1080 (16:9)
- Refresh rate
- 120
- VRR
- Adaptive Sync
- Brightness
- 500 nits
- Colour gamut
- 100% sRGB
- Touch
- Yes
Controls & input
- Hall-effect sticks
- No
- Triggers
- Hall Effect
- Gyro
- Yes
- Back buttons
- 2
- Haptics
- HD haptics
- Layout
- Redesigned potentiometer sticks with Hall Effect triggers; wider rear grips; no trackpads
Battery & power
- Capacity
- 80 Wh
- Charger
- 65 W
- Life (balanced)
- ~4–5 hr (Silent 10 W)
- Life (high TDP)
- ~1.5–2.5 hr (30 W)
Thermals & noise
- Fans
- 1
- Cooling
- Redesigned single fan
- Throttling
- Reduced vs gen 1; still present under sustained load
Build & ergonomics
- Weight
- 685 g
- Dimensions
- 280 × 111 × 36.9 mm
- Materials
- Plastic
- Notes
- Revised rear grips wider and more comfortable than gen 1; improved thumbsticks
Connectivity & ports
- Ports
- 1× USB4 40 Gbps (TB4) + 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2, 3.5 mm, microSD (UHS-II)
- USB4 / Thunderbolt
- Yes — 1× USB4 / TB4
- External GPU
- ROG XG Mobile (via TB4)
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
Reliability & common issues
- SD card readerlow
Revised slot placement; the gen-1 reader-burn issue is largely resolved
- Analog sticksmoderate
Improved mechanism but still potentiometer; community Hall-effect upgrade kits exist
- Batterylow
80 Wh — much improved over gen 1
- Softwarelow
Windows + Armoury Crate: occasional crashes
FAQ
How much does the ASUS ROG Ally X cost?
The ASUS ROG Ally X starts from $799 (as of 29 Jun 2026). Pricing varies by configuration and retailer — check the latest on Amazon.
What operating system does the ASUS ROG Ally X run?
It runs Windows 11 — full access to every PC storefront and anti-cheat, with more UI friction than SteamOS.
Does the ASUS ROG Ally X have Hall-effect sticks?
No — the ASUS ROG Ally X uses conventional potentiometer sticks, which can develop drift over time (its triggers may still be Hall-effect).
Sources & data quality
Compiled from manufacturer specs and independent reviews. Last verified 29 Jun 2026. Unknown values are left blank rather than guessed.
