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ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) vs ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X (2025)
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) ($599.99) vs ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X (2025) ($999.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right pc handheld.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.99 | $999.99 |
| Weight | 670g | 715g |
| Display | 7" 1080p IPS touchscreen, 120Hz, 500 nits | 7" 1080p IPS, 120Hz, 500 nits, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Chip | AMD Ryzen Z2 A | AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5 | 24GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD | 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, microSD UHS-II |
| Battery | 60Wh | 80Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 with Xbox experience | — |
| Size | 29.0 x 12.1 x 2.75 to 5.09 cm | 29.0 x 12.1 x 2.75 to 5.09 cm |
| Weight | 670g (ASUS spec) | 715g (ASUS spec) |
| Ports | — | Thunderbolt 4 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 3.5mm audio |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025)
- Xbox full-screen experience with the full Windows library
- Lighter than the Ally X at 670g
- Game Pass Premium included
- Z2 A is a step below the Ally X's chip
- 16GB RAM and a 60Wh battery are smaller than the X models
- Not a pocketable device at 29 cm wide
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X (2025)
- Z2 Extreme, 24GB RAM and an 80Wh battery
- Thunderbolt 4 and Hall Effect triggers
- Xbox full-screen experience with Game Pass Premium included
- $999.99 is a lot for a handheld
- 715g is heavy and 29 cm wide
- LCD display, not the OLED of the X20
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) is the better value at $599.99. Both are part of our curated pc handheld index — tap through to check current pricing.
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