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ASUS ROG Ally X

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Praised for performance and display
Pushback on value. From 3 reviews. What they said

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Creators cited with this

  • Tech FowlerYouTube, 144K followers
    “One of the reasons why I consistently go back to the ASUS ROG Ally X is because of the incredible ergonomics.”
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  • ETA PRIMEYouTube, 1.4M followers
    “…so of course we had to test it with the Nvidia RTX 5090 paired up with the ROG Ally X!”
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What reviewers say

Based on 3 reviews, newest August 2024

What press reviews of the ASUS ROG Ally X judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

  • Performance
  • Display
  • Battery life
  • Ports & connectivity
  • Build & handling

Where reviewers push back

  • Value
  • PerformanceMostly positive: Leans positive.Among the most powerful handhelds, though sometimes choppy.3 reviews›

    Praise (4)

    • “The ROG Ally X offers one of the smoothest gaming experiences of any PC handheld currently on the market thanks to VRR, a powerful APU, a large SSD, and plenty of RAM.”

      PressWindows Central, Rebecca Spear · June 2024Read the review

    • “This device offers the best performance of any Windows 11 gaming handheld on the market today.”

      PressWindows Central, Rebecca Spear · June 2024Read the review

    • “the jump to 1TB of SSD storage has brought a huge boost in SSD speeds”

      PressLaptop Mag, Claire · July 2024Read the review

    • “all these changes make the Ally X one of the most powerful handheld PCs on the market.”

      PressEngadget · August 2024Read the review

    Complaints (2)

    • “However, as with the ROG Ally, gameplay on the Ally X does sometimes get a little choppy.”

      PressWindows Central, Rebecca Spear · June 2024Read the review

    • “which is slower than the category average of 4 minutes and 17 seconds”

      PressLaptop Mag, Claire · July 2024Read the review

  • DisplayMostly positive: Leans positive.Vivid, bright, great blacks; harder to see in sunlight.3 reviews›

    Praise (4)

    • “Colors come through vibrantly, details and text are very crisp, and motion clarity is also very smooth, likely thanks to the fact that ROG Ally X supports VRR (variable refresh rate).”

      PressWindows Central, Rebecca Spear · June 2024Read the review

    • “The screen can also get pretty darn bright”

      PressLaptop Mag, Claire · July 2024Read the review

    • “its black levels are so good that I've mistaken it for an OLED panel.”

      PressEngadget · August 2024Read the review

    • “It has great brightness with a peak of around 500 nits”

      PressEngadget · August 2024Read the review

    Complaints (2)

    • “Still, this display isn't the easiest thing to see when out in bright sunlight.”

      PressWindows Central, Rebecca Spear · June 2024Read the review

    • “This is below the 82 percent gaming laptop average”

      PressLaptop Mag, Claire · July 2024Read the review

  • Battery lifeMostly positive: Leans positive.More than twice the original's life, though still not great.3 reviews›

    Praise (3)

    • “Ally X has twice the capacity of the ROG Ally, and this allows it to last more than twice as long.”

      PressWindows Central, Rebecca Spear · June 2024Read the review

    • “the Ally X lasted more than twice as long as the original model, which is fantastic”

      PressLaptop Mag, Claire · July 2024Read the review

    • “Now it can easily game for at least two hours to two and a half hours”

      PressEngadget · August 2024Read the review

    Complaints (1)

    • “While battery life percentage increased significantly from the original device, this still isn't great battery life overall.”

      PressWindows Central, Rebecca Spear · June 2024Read the review

  • Ports & connectivityMostly positive: Leans positive.Thunderbolt 4 and two USB-C ports; placement limits docks.3 reviews›

    Praise (4)

    • “I am able to play the Ally X while it is charging while simultaneously using my USB-C headset or wireless keyboard dongle plugged into the other port.”

      PressWindows Central, Rebecca Spear · June 2024Read the review

    • “The inclusion of Thunderbolt 4 is massive”

      PressLaptop Mag, Claire · July 2024Read the review

    • “Asus has not gone cheap in the port department when it comes to the Ally X”

      PressLaptop Mag, Claire · July 2024Read the review

    • “I also appreciate that ASUS replaced the proprietary XG Mobile connector on the original model with a second USB-C port that supports Thunderbolt 4.”

      PressEngadget · August 2024Read the review

    Complaints (1)

    • “However, the fact that USB-C ports are on the far left side of the device means that many gaming handheld docking stations don't have a cable that is long enough to reach this area.”

      PressWindows Central, Rebecca Spear · June 2024Read the review

  • Build & handlingMostly positive: Leans positive.Comfortable, improved controls; D-pad close to screen, no touchpad.3 reviews›

    Praise (4)

    • “Design changes from the original Ally really do improve this handheld and make it even more comfortable to hold during long gaming sessions.”

      PressWindows Central, Rebecca Spear · June 2024Read the review

    • “the Ally X is an ergonomic masterpiece from front to back”

      PressLaptop Mag, Claire · July 2024Read the review

    • “On the inside, ASUS added stiffer springs to Ally X's joysticks, making them tighter and more responsive.”

      PressEngadget · August 2024Read the review

    • “There's also a brand new D-Pad which is a big improvement from the one on the vanilla Ally”

      PressEngadget · August 2024Read the review

    Complaints (3)

    • “It would be nice if there was at least one touchpad for navigating Windows 11 and gaming menus more easily.”

      PressWindows Central, Rebecca Spear · June 2024Read the review

    • “The D-Pad is incredibly close to the screen”

      PressLaptop Mag, Claire · July 2024Read the review

    • “I'd still prefer a traditional cross or one of Sony's pentagon-shaped arrangements.”

      PressEngadget · August 2024Read the review

  • ValueMostly negative: Leans negative.Price is the hurdle; older model performs similarly, cheaper.3 reviews›

    Praise (2)

    • “Though expensive, Ally X is decently priced considering the components housed inside.”

      PressWindows Central, Rebecca Spear · June 2024Read the review

    • “while maintaining a competitive price point”

      PressLaptop Mag, Claire · July 2024Read the review

    Complaints (4)

    • “On the other hand, the ROG Ally X is considerably more costly than some other handhelds while still having the same screen and processor as the original device.”

      PressWindows Central, Rebecca Spear · June 2024Read the review

    • “you can get similar performance in the Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme model for a couple of hundred dollars cheaper”

      PressLaptop Mag, Claire · July 2024Read the review

    • “Really, the biggest hurdle for the Ally X is its price.”

      PressEngadget · August 2024Read the review

    • “For those who bought its predecessor, that could still make it a tough sell after only one year.”

      PressEngadget · August 2024Read the review

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