Asus · Updated June 2026
Asus ROG Ally X: price, specs & release date
Asus ROG Ally X, released 2024-07. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: en.wikipedia.org verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Asus ROG Ally X is listed at $799 on en.wikipedia.org as of 2026-06-27, #15 cheapest of 18 game consoles (median $649); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 64/100 pay-blind standing, #9 of 18 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Doubled 80Wh battery delivers much longer runtime than the original Ally; 24GB of faster RAM lifts gaming performance on the same Z1 Extreme chip.
- Skip if $799/$800 price is steep, especially versus the cheaper Steam Deck is a dealbreaker.
Is the Asus ROG Ally X a good buy?
At $799, the Asus ROG Ally X is #14 cheapest of the 17 game consoles we track, where the median is $599. On the spec sheet, its RAM of 24 GB is above the median of the 18, its storage of 1000 GB is above the median of the 15, and its GPU of 8.29 TFLOPS is at the median of the 13.
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3 independent labs measured this product, logging 9 distinct physical metrics between them — battery, metro exodus stress, thermal and 6 more. That is how much independent evidence stands behind any claim about it — not a rating of the product.
battery · metro exodus stress · thermal · alan wake ii · weight · brightness · shadow of the · cyberpunk 2077 · speed
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Asus ROG Ally X
All three whitelisted testers (Tom's Hardware, Engadget, TechPowerUp) rate the 2024 ROG Ally X the best Windows handheld at launch, praising its doubled 80Wh battery, 24GB RAM performance gains and comfier grips. All flag the $799 price and clunky Windows. A newer rival (MSI Claw 8) later out-lasted its battery. Excludes the separate 2025 Xbox Ally X.
Based on 3 reviews · 3 lab-tested · 2024-08-02–2025-09-02
Tested by Tom's Hardware, Engadget, TechPowerUp
Consistently praised
- Doubled 80Wh battery delivers much longer runtime than the original Ally · 3 sources
- 24GB of faster RAM lifts gaming performance on the same Z1 Extreme chip · 2 sources
- Improved ergonomics, larger grips and better build comfort · 2 sources
- Bright 120Hz 1080p display · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- $799/$800 price is steep, especially versus the cheaper Steam Deck · 2 sources
- Windows 11 still feels clunky with a controller on a small handheld screen · 2 sources
- Armoury Crate software remains buggy / less cohesive than SteamOS · 2 sources
- No Hall effect joysticks included
Where reviewers disagree At 2024 launch Tom's Hardware and Engadget called the 80Wh battery best-in-class; TechPowerUp's later Sept 2025 test found it couldn't match the newer MSI Claw 8's runtimes, so the battery advantage eroded as rivals arrived.
The sources (3)
Battery life (web browsing/video/OpenGL, 150 nits): 8 h 19 min · Metro Exodus stress test avg (720p, DX12, low): 107.77 fps · CPU temp during Metro Exodus stress test: 71.87 C · Alan Wake II (960x540, low, 30W turbo, FSR2): ~34 fps · Weight: 678 g (1.49 lb)
The Asus ROG Ally X is the best Windows gaming handheld out there right now, with a big battery, solid ergonomics, and lots of RAM to help boost performance.
It ran for 8 hours and 19 minutes on our test, browsing the web, streaming video and running OpenGL benchmarks at 150 nits, far ahead of the original Ally at 5:51.
But Windows still isn't perfect, and $799.99 is a lot to ask, especially when the Steam Deck is priced competitively.
Display peak brightness (measured review unit): ~515 nits · Shadow of the Tomb Raider (720p, high, Turbo mode): 64 fps · Cyberpunk 2077 (Turbo mode): 78 fps
Thanks to some subtle design tweaks and major hardware upgrades, ASUS has turned the ROG Ally X into the flagship Windows gaming handheld it was meant to be.
It has great brightness with a peak of around 500 nits (our review unit was actually a touch better at around 515 nits) and a variable 120Hz refresh rate.
Really, the biggest hurdle for the Ally X is its price. At $800, it costs $150 more than the original Ally or the closest equivalent Steam Deck.
Gaming battery life at 10 W (50% brightness): ~5 hours · Gaming battery life at 25 W: 2 hours · Wi-Fi download speed (Steam): ~350 Mbit/s
At 10 W, you can game for almost five hours before needing a charge. At 15 W, the battery will last more than three hours, while you can expect to game for almost two and a half hours at 20 W.
At the end of the day we're impressed with the uptimes on the ROG Ally X.
Despite having the same-sized, 80 Wh battery and a smaller screen that's not as bright, the ASUS ROG Ally X wasn't able to match the numbers put out by the MSI Claw 8.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $799 US MSRP, 1 TB / 24 GB RAM configuration |
|---|---|
| Brand | Asus |
| Released | 2024-07 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8-core @ up to 5.1 GHz) |
| GPU (TFLOPS) | 8.29 |
| RAM (GB) | 24 |
| Storage (GB) | 1000 |
| Max resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Max (fps) | 120 |
| Optical drive | No |
Source: en.wikipedia.org (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by rog.asus.com. Wikipedia Asus ROG Ally article: ROG Ally X released July 22 2024 at $799.99 MSRP. AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8-core up to 5.1 GHz boost), RDNA 3 iGPU 12 CUs @ up to 2.7 GHz = ~8.29 TFLOPS peak, 24 GB LPDDR5X-7500, 1 TB NVMe M.2 SSD, 7-inch FHD 1920x1080 touchscreen at 120 Hz VRR. No optical drive.
Is the Asus ROG Ally X worth it vs cheaper game consoles?
Asus ROG Ally X against its closest cheaper and pricier game consoles on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked
| Product | Price | CPU | GPU (TFLOPS) | RAM (GB) | Storage (GB) | Max resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asus ROG Ally X this | $799 | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8-core @ up to 5.1 GHz) | 8.29 | 24 | 1000 | 1920x1080 |
| Lenovo Legion Go S | $729.99 | AMD Ryzen Z2 Go (4-core @ up to 4.3 GHz) | — | 16 | 512 | 1920x1200 |
| Asus ROG Xbox Ally X | $999 | AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme (8-core @ up to 5.0 GHz) | — | 24 | — | 1920x1080 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Asus ROG Ally X?
All three whitelisted testers (Tom's Hardware, Engadget, TechPowerUp) rate the 2024 ROG Ally X the best Windows handheld at launch, praising its doubled 80Wh battery, 24GB RAM performance gains and comfier grips. All flag the $799 price and clunky Windows. A newer rival (MSI Claw 8) later out-lasted its battery. Excludes the separate 2025 Xbox Ally X. Praised: Doubled 80Wh battery delivers much longer runtime than the original Ally; 24GB of faster RAM lifts gaming performance on the same Z1 Extreme chip; Improved ergonomics, larger grips and better build comfort; Bright 120Hz 1080p display. Flagged: $799/$800 price is steep, especially versus the cheaper Steam Deck; Windows 11 still feels clunky with a controller on a small handheld screen; Armoury Crate software remains buggy / less cohesive than SteamOS; No Hall effect joysticks included. (From 3 tester reviews, 3 lab-tested.)
How much does the Asus ROG Ally X cost?
The Asus ROG Ally X has a US price of $799 (US MSRP, 1 TB / 24 GB RAM configuration), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Asus ROG Ally X compare on price?
At $799, the Asus ROG Ally X is #14 cheapest of the 17 game consoles we track, where the median is $599.
When was the Asus ROG Ally X released?
The Asus ROG Ally X was released 2024-07.
What are the Asus ROG Ally X's key specs?
Asus ROG Ally X (Asus): cpu AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8-core @ up to 5.1 GHz), gpu tflops 8.29, ram gb 24, storage gb 1000, max resolution 1920x1080. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $799 at en.wikipedia.org, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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