ASUS ROG Ally X vs ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X
Both carry an 80 Wh battery, but the Xbox Ally X moves to a newer Zen 5 / RDNA 3.5 "Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme" APU with 16 CUs versus the Ally X's Zen 4 Z1 Extreme (12 CUs), and adds the Xbox Full Screen Experience on top of Windows — at a $999.99 price versus the Ally X's $799. The Ally X remains the better value pick if you don't need the latest silicon or Xbox integration.
Spec comparison
| Spec | ASUS ROG Ally X | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $799 | $1,000 |
| 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 | 715 g |
| Battery | 80 Wh | 80 Wh |
| APU | Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme |
| Max TDP | 30 W | 35 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 X
Pros
- Fast Zen 5 / RDNA 3.5 (16 CU) "Z2 Extreme" APU
- 24 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, 80 Wh battery, USB4 + XG Mobile
- Xbox Full Screen Experience smooths the Windows layer
Cons
- IPS-level 1080p panel — no OLED at flagship price
- Heavy at 715 g
- Still potentiometer sticks; $999.99 is premium
Who should buy which
Buy the Ally X if you want the same 80 Wh battery and USB4 support for about $200 less, and don't need the newest silicon.
Buy the Xbox Ally X if you want ASUS's fastest handheld to date — Zen 5 / RDNA 3.5 with 16 CUs — plus the Xbox Full Screen Experience, and can pay the flagship price.