Today, ASUS Republic of Gamers announced the ROG Ally X, the latest iteration of their handheld PC gaming device. The ROG Ally X is a product born from user feedback of its predecessor, the ROG Ally. The ROG Ally X now brings more storage, faster RAM, a longer battery life, updated controls and improved thermals and connectivity. Coming in at $799.99 and available now for pre-order at Best Buy, this handheld console looks to bring handheld gaming to the next level.
ASUS ROG Ally X Specs
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Display | 7” FHD (1920×1080) 16:9, 500 nits brightness, 100% sRGB, Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus™ with Gorilla® Glass DXC coating, touchscreen, 120 Hz refresh rate, 7 ms response time, AMD FreeSync Premium |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen™ Z1 Extreme Processor (“Zen4” architecture with 4 nm process, 8-core /16-threads, 24MB total cache, up to 5.10 GHz boost) |
| GPU | AMD Radeon™ Graphics (AMD RDNA™ 3, 12 CUs, up to 2.7 GHz, up to 8.6 Teraflops) |
| Memory | 24 GB LPDDR5 on board (7500 MHz dual channel) |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB M.2 2280 NVMe™ PCIe® G4x4 Value SSD |
| I/O Ports | 1 x Audio combo jack 1 x Micro SD Card reader (UHS-II, 312MB/s) 1 x USB-C® supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort™ 1.4 with Freesync support, Power Delivery 3.0 (Input: 20V/5A, Output 5V/1.5A)) 1 x USB4® (Thunderbolt™ 4 compliance, DisplayPort™ 1.4 with Freesync support, Power Delivery 3.0 (Input: 20V/5A, output:5V/3A) |
| Audio | 2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology |
| Dolby Atmos® | AI noise-canceling technology, Hi-Res Audio certification |
The ROG Ally X returns with the same display, processor and graphics option as its predecessor. However, taking user feedback seriously, ASUS included a series of refinements to this new handheld. The joystick lifespan has been raised from 2-million to 5-million cycles. The general ergonomics of the controls has also been improved, allowing for better reach of controls and better overall handheld grips on the back. The fan design also received an upgrade, with a 23% smaller frame and 50% thinner fan blades, which produce 10% more airflow than before. Overall, the ROG Ally X sports up to 24% more airflow and an up to 6 degrees Celsius cooler panel.
ASUS ROG Ally vs ASUS ROG Ally X Comparison
| ROG Ally | ROG Ally X | |
| Storage | Up to 512GB M.2 2230 SSD | 1TB M.2 2280 SSD |
| Memory | 16GB LPDDR5 Memory 6400Mhz | 24GB LPDDR5 Memory 7500Mhz |
| Dimensions and Weight | 280.25 x 116.5 x 32.4 mm, 608g | 280.2 x 114 x 36.9 mm, 678g |
| Battery | 40Wh Battery | 80Wh Battery |
| Ports | 1xUSB-C 3.2 Gen2 (Display Port 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0) | 1xUSB-C 3.2 Gen2 (Display Port 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0) & 1xUSB-C 4.0 (Display Port 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0) |
When comparing differences in specs, for a 11.5% increase in weight, the ROG Ally X comes with a 200% larger battery capacity, 200% larger storage capacity, and a 150% increase in RAM capacity. Not to mention, you also get an additional USB-C port, further expanding your connectivity options. Check out more about the new ROG Ally X from Thunder E’s video here.
You can check out even more on the new ROG Ally X on the product page here, pre-order it on Best Buy here, or check out the full ASUS press release below.
Press Release
Taipei, Taiwan, June 2nd, 2024 — Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced a new model of their popular ROG Ally handheld game console. Designed for Windows 11 gaming on the go, the ROG Ally X features the same AMD Ryzen™ Z1 Extreme processor with upgraded storage, RAM, and battery life, alongside an updated chassis for improved ergonomics, cooling, and connectivity. Combined with Armoury Crate SE 1.5, which features a new customizable game library and unified system updates, the ROG Ally X is designed to #playALLYourgames better than ever.
More storage, faster RAM, and longer battery life
Built with user feedback at its heart, the ROG Ally X amps of many of its crucial internal components. A new 1TB SSD ensures users have room for all their games. In addition, the ROG Ally X uses a redesigned motherboard featuring an M.2 2280 form factor slot, allowing users to more easily upgrade their storage to larger drives than previously possible.
Accompanying this storage upgrade is 24GB of DDR5-7500 RAM for more flexibility. As an APU, the AMD Ryzen™ Z1 Extreme shares its video RAM with the device’s system RAM. With modern games using more VRAM for high-resolution, lifelike textures, 24GB of system memory allows users to allocate more memory to both the system and the GPU for better performance in the next generation of AAA titles.
Finally, the ROG Ally X has also been outfitted with an 80Wh battery, double the capacity of the previous model, so users can game longer away from the wall. And despite a sizeable improvement in battery life, the ROG Ally X only weighs 0.15 lbs more than the original ROG Ally, with the weight distribution perfectly centered where your thumb and forefinger lie while gripping the device. This keeps it feeling lighter than its 1.49lbs weight would imply, ensuring comfortable play and portability for all.
Updated controls and connectivity
The ROG Ally X features a redesigned chassis in a brand-new black colorway, with slightly deeper handles and a more rounded shape for improved comfort, without adding much thickness to the device. The buttons and sticks are arranged in a slightly more ergonomic angle, with a slant to the triggers that makes them easier to press. The macro buttons on the back are also smaller, to reduce accidental presses while keeping them easily accessible.
The joysticks have been replaced with new, more durable module rated for a 5 million cycle lifespan, with stiffer springs for a more familiar response curve to longtime controller gamers. The D-Pad has been similarly improved, with more precise 8-direction input for fighting and retro games.
Users overwhelmingly requested more universal I/O, so the ROG Ally’s XG Mobile port has been replaced with two USB Type-C ports on the Ally X, one of which is Thunderbolt-compatible for wide interoperability with third-party docks and external GPUs.
Improved thermals all around
To accommodate the new battery, the ROG Ally features new fans that are 23% smaller, but utilize 50% thinner fan blades to improve airflow. Two new tunnels in the fan housing direct air up and out toward an additional, third exhaust vent on the upper edge of the Ally. This new thermal solution provides 24% more air volume to be pushed through the device, cooling not only the internal components but also the touch screen, which measures up to 6°C cooler for more comfortable long-term usage.
