Asus
Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme)
$699
Released 2023-06
Best Handheld Gaming Pcs · head-to-head
Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) vs GPD Win 4 (2023)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) is cheaper at $699. Every spec and price links to its source.
GPD
GPD Win 4 (2023)
$699
Released 2023-07
Which is better: the Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) or GPD Win 4 (2023)?
The GPD Win 4 (2023) wins 2 of the 3 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 1.
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Key specs, head to head
The numbers that decide it, drawn to scale — longer bar wins, the accent bar is the stronger figure.
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) | GPD Win 4 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $699 Launch MSRP, 512GB config | $699 |
| Brand | Asus | GPD |
| Released | 2023-06 | 2023-07 |
| Chip | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8c/16t, RDNA 3 12CU) | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U (Zen 4, 8c/16t, RDNA 3) or Ryzen 5 7640U |
| Screen (in) | 7.0 in | 6.0 in |
| Screen resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh (Hz) | 120 | 60 |
| Battery (Wh) | 40 | 45.62 |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 16 |
| Weight (g) | 608 | 566 |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Release | 2023-06 | 2023-07 |
Sources — Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme): rog.asus.com (verified 2026-06-15). GPD Win 4 (2023): gpdstore.net (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) and GPD Win 4 (2023)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Chip: Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8c/16t, RDNA 3 12CU) vs GPD Win 4 (2023) AMD Ryzen 7 7840U (Zen 4, 8c/16t, RDNA 3) or Ryzen 5 7640U
- Screen (in): Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) 7.0 in vs GPD Win 4 (2023) 6.0 in
- Refresh (Hz): Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) 120 vs GPD Win 4 (2023) 60
- Battery (Wh): Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) 40 vs GPD Win 4 (2023) 45.62
- Weight (g): Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) 608 vs GPD Win 4 (2023) 566
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme)
Two whitelisted lab testers (Tom's Hardware, Notebookcheck) reviewed the exact Ryzen Z1 Extreme model. Both praise its bright 120Hz 1080p IPS screen (measured ~465-474 nits) and the powerful AMD Zen4 Ryzen Z1 Extreme, and both note the handheld is more compact and lighter than the Steam Deck. Both flag short battery life during gaming — roughly one hour in Turbo and ~1.5-1.75 hours in Performance mode. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Bright, sharp 120Hz 1080p IPS screen (measured ~465-474 nits) clearly beats the Steam Deck; Powerful AMD Zen4 Ryzen Z1 Extreme delivers smooth 720p/1080p frame rates for a handheld; More compact and lighter than the Steam Deck.
Flagged: Short battery life while gaming (~1 hour in Turbo, ~1.5-1.75 hours in Performance mode); Performance differs notably on battery vs plugged in (Turbo) — Tom's Hardware only; No webcam and no built-in kickstand — Notebookcheck only.
GPD Win 4 (2023)
One whitelisted lab, Notebookcheck, hands-on benchmarked the exact 2023 GPD Win 4 (Ryzen 7 6800U) and rates it highly, calling it faster and more polished than the Steam Deck. This consensus rests on a single deep lab review, so all counts are single-source. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Sharp 6-inch 1080p IPS touchscreen with over 90% sRGB coverage; Radeon 680M gaming performance overshadows the Steam Deck; Strong, high-quality build with Switch-like tactile controls.
Flagged: Frame-rate micro-stuttering while gaming; Fan always active and loud under load (up to 49 dB(A)); Heavier and thicker than rivals like the Switch or OneXPlayer.