Asus · Updated September 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: rog.asus.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Asus ROG Ally X is listed at $799 on rog.asus.com as of 2026-06-27, #8 cheapest of 14 handheld gaming pcs (median $794); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 80/100 pay-blind standing, #3 of 14 in class.
Verified Sep 21, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Doubled 80Wh battery delivers much longer runtime; Improved ergonomics / larger, more comfortable grips.
- Skip if High ~$800 price is a dealbreaker.
Is the Asus ROG Ally X a good buy?
At $799, the Asus ROG Ally X is #8 cheapest of the 14 handheld gaming pcs we track, where the median is $794. On the spec sheet, its battery of 80 Wh is the highest of the 14, its RAM of 24 GB is above the median of the 14, and its weight of 678 g is below the median of the 14.
Evidence of Record
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- Physical metricsrecorded
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- Outlets on recordall tested
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Two independent labs measured this product across 13 physical metrics — brightness, contrast ratio, battery and 10 more. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
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Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Asus ROG Ally X
Two whitelisted hands-on lab reviews (Notebookcheck, Tom's Guide) cover the 2024 Asus ROG Ally X. Both crown it the best Windows gaming handheld, praising the doubled 80Wh battery, improved ergonomics, and faster RAM plus full-size SSD. Both flag the high ~$800 price; Tom's Guide additionally faults Windows 11 as a handheld OS and the lack of an OLED screen, while Notebookcheck notes measured brightness below the 500-nit spec and noisy fans in Turbo mode on mains.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2024-07-22–2024-07-25
Tested by Notebookcheck, Tom's Guide
Consistently praised
- Doubled 80Wh battery delivers much longer runtime · 2 sources
- Improved ergonomics / larger, more comfortable grips · 2 sources
- Faster RAM and full-size SSD boost performance and loading · 2 sources
- Best-in-class overall Windows gaming handheld · 2 sources
- 120Hz IPS display with VRR is a very good choice for gaming
Commonly flagged
- High ~$800 price · 2 sources
- Windows 11 is a poor handheld OS experience
- No OLED screen (IPS only)
- Measured brightness falls short of advertised 500 nits
Where reviewers disagree Measured peak brightness differs sharply: Tom's Guide recorded 523 nits while Notebookcheck's unit reached only 456 nits average (below Asus's 500-nit spec). They also split on the panel — Tom's Guide wants OLED and rates the Steam Deck OLED's screen higher, whereas Notebookcheck argues the IPS panel is the better gaming choice because switching to OLED would forfeit VRR.
The sources (2)
Display brightness (average, measured): 456 nits · Display brightness (max): 484 cd/m² · Contrast ratio: 1383:1 · Battery life, Wi-Fi websurfing @150 nits: 15h 49min · Battery life, video playback (H.264 1080p): 19h 34min · Battery life, Cyberpunk 2077 ultra @150 nits: 2h 04min · Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Medium (Turbo): 34.3 FPS · Max fan noise (Turbo): 42.6 dB(A) · Weight: 685 g · Charge time (65W PSU): 128 min
The new ROG Ally X offers the best overall package among gaming handhelds and Asus managed to fix pretty much every complaint we had with the original ROG Ally.
The advertised brightness is still 500 nits, but our review unit is a bit darker with 456 nits on average.
noisy fans in Turbo mode (on mains)
Battery life, gaming (PCMark 10): 3h 04min · Display brightness: 523 nits · sRGB color gamut: 112.7% · Geekbench 6 single-core: 2565 · Geekbench 6 multi-core: 11085 · SSD transfer speed: 1345.9 MBps · Cyberpunk 2077 (Ray Tracing: Ultra): 9.6 FPS · Shadow of the Tomb Raider: 36 FPS · Hottest surface temp while gaming: 95.4 °F · Weight: 1.49 pounds
This is the best Windows gaming handheld.
the ROG Ally X doubles the capacity to a massive 80Wh cell
Windows 11 is the enemy of handheld gaming
Specifications
| Price (US) | $799 Launch MSRP, 1TB config |
|---|---|
| Brand | Asus |
| Released | 2024-07 |
| Chip | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8c/16t, RDNA 3 12CU) |
| Screen (in) | 7.0 in |
| Screen resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh (Hz) | 120 |
| Battery (Wh) | 80 |
| RAM (GB) | 24 |
| Weight (g) | 678 |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
Source: rog.asus.com (read 2026-09-21) · corroborated by en.wikipedia.org (read 2026-06-15). Confirmed from the official ASUS ROG spec page and VideoCardz launch coverage. Launch price $799.99, 80 Wh battery (2x the 2023 model), 24 GB LPDDR5X-7500 RAM, 1TB storage, 678 g, Full HD 120 Hz. Release July 2024. No corrections required.
Is the Asus ROG Ally X worth it vs cheaper handheld gaming pcs?
Asus ROG Ally X against its closest cheaper and pricier handheld gaming pcs on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 14 ranked
| Product | Price | Chip | Screen (in) | Screen resolution | Refresh (Hz) | Battery (Wh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asus ROG Ally X this | $799 | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8c/16t, RDNA 3 12CU) | 7.0 in | 1920x1080 | 120 | 80 |
| Valve Steam Deck OLED | $789 | AMD Sephiroth APU (6nm, Zen 2 4c/8t, RDNA 2 8CU) | 7.4 in | 1280x800 | 90 | 50 |
| ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X | $999.99 | AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme | 7 | 1920x1080 | 120 | 80 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Asus ROG Ally X?
Two whitelisted hands-on lab reviews (Notebookcheck, Tom's Guide) cover the 2024 Asus ROG Ally X. Both crown it the best Windows gaming handheld, praising the doubled 80Wh battery, improved ergonomics, and faster RAM plus full-size SSD. Both flag the high ~$800 price; Tom's Guide additionally faults Windows 11 as a handheld OS and the lack of an OLED screen, while Notebookcheck notes measured brightness below the 500-nit spec and noisy fans in Turbo mode on mains. Praised: Doubled 80Wh battery delivers much longer runtime; Improved ergonomics / larger, more comfortable grips; Faster RAM and full-size SSD boost performance and loading; Best-in-class overall Windows gaming handheld; 120Hz IPS display with VRR is a very good choice for gaming. Flagged: High ~$800 price; Windows 11 is a poor handheld OS experience; No OLED screen (IPS only); Measured brightness falls short of advertised 500 nits; Noisy fans in Turbo mode on mains. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the Asus ROG Ally X cost?
The Asus ROG Ally X has a US price of $799 (Launch MSRP, 1TB config), as of 2026-09-21.
How does the Asus ROG Ally X compare on price?
At $799, the Asus ROG Ally X is #8 cheapest of the 14 handheld gaming pcs we track, where the median is $794.
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): chip AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8c/16t, RDNA 3 12CU), screen in 7.0 in, screen resolution 1920x1080, refresh hz 120, battery wh 80. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-09-21.
Price of record: $799 at rog.asus.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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