ASUS ROG Ally X vs ASUS ROG Xbox Ally
The Ally X outguns the base Xbox Ally on every core spec — a faster Ryzen Z1 Extreme (12 CUs) versus the Xbox Ally's weaker Z2 A (8 CUs), a 1 TB SSD versus 512 GB, 24 GB versus 16 GB of RAM, and USB4/Thunderbolt the Xbox Ally lacks — but the Xbox Ally counters with a lower $599.99 price and the friction-reducing Xbox Full Screen Experience layered over Windows.
Spec comparison
| Spec | ASUS ROG Ally X | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $799 | $600 |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Screen size | 7" | 7" |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 (16:9) | 1920 × 1080 (16:9) |
| Weight | 685 g | 670 g |
| Battery | 80 Wh | 60 Wh |
| APU | Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Ryzen Z2 A |
| Max TDP | 30 W | 24 W |
| Hall-effect sticks | No | No |
| Gyro | Yes | Yes |
ASUS ROG Ally X
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
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally
Pros
- Comfortable contoured Xbox-style grips; quiet cooling
- Xbox Full Screen Experience reduces Windows friction
- Hall Effect triggers; $599.99 mainstream price
Cons
- Zen 2 / RDNA 2 "Z2 A" is the weakest APU in the family
- No USB4 on the base model
- Still potentiometer sticks; no trackpads
Who should buy which
Buy the Ally X if raw performance, storage and RAM headroom matter more than price.
Buy the Xbox Ally if you want the Xbox Full Screen Experience at a lower price and don't need top-tier performance.