Asus ROG Ally X officially arrives with twice the battery, more RAM, and a $799 price tag

HardwareHandheldsAsus ROG AllyAsus ROG Ally X officially arrives with twice the battery, more RAM, and a $799 price tagWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. HardwareHandheldsAsus ROG AllyAsus ROG Ally X officially arrives with twice the battery, more RAM, and a $799 price tagWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Asus ROG Ally X) AsusROG Ally X just got its official reveal, and the revamped handheld makes good on the company’s promises of better battery life. In fact, the portable boasts double the capacity compared to the original, not to mention the laptop maker has packed a full-sized 1TB SSD and 24GB RAM into a brand new comfortable shell. It’s also available to pre-order as of today, so you won’t have to wait long for the Steam Deck rival. Scheduled to ship next month, the Asus ROG Ally is currently available to pre-order at Best Buyfor $799.99. Unlike the original, there’s only one model this time around, as there’s no non-extreme Ryzen Z1 variant. That should make choosing straightforward, as it comes down to picking up the white OG portable or the newly announced revamp. Asus ROG Ally X |$799.99 at Best Buy (pre-order)The ROG Ally just got a glow-up, and it now boasts more battery life, a full-sized 1TB SSD, and refinements that’ll make for a more comfortable portable experience. Performance will be on par with the original since both use the same Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU, but plenty of other tweaks help make it a premium option.Buy it if:✅You want more storage✅You care about ergonomics✅You are looking for long battery lifeDon’t buy it if:❌You already have the original❌You’re only looking to play Steam gamesView Deal Asus ROG Ally X |$799.99 at Best Buy (pre-order)The ROG Ally just got a glow-up, and it now boasts more battery life, a full-sized 1TB SSD, and refinements that’ll make for a more comfortable portable experience. Performance will be on par with the original since both use the same Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU, but plenty of other tweaks help make it a premium option.Buy it if:✅You want more storage✅You care about ergonomics✅You are looking for long battery lifeDon’t buy it if:❌You already have the original❌You’re only looking to play Steam gamesView Deal Asus ROG Ally X |$799.99 at Best Buy (pre-order)The ROG Ally just got a glow-up, and it now boasts more battery life, a full-sized 1TB SSD, and refinements that’ll make for a more comfortable portable experience. Performance will be on par with the original since both use the same Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU, but plenty of other tweaks help make it a premium option.Buy it if:✅You want more storage✅You care about ergonomics✅You are looking for long battery lifeDon’t buy it if:❌You already have the original❌You’re only looking to play Steam gamesView Deal Asus ROG Ally X |$799.99 at Best Buy (pre-order)The ROG Ally just got a glow-up, and it now boasts more battery life, a full-sized 1TB SSD, and refinements that’ll make for a more comfortable portable experience. Performance will be on par with the original since both use the same Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU, but plenty of other tweaks help make it a premium option.Buy it if:✅You want more storage✅You care about ergonomics✅You are looking for long battery lifeDon’t buy it if:❌You already have the original❌You’re only looking to play Steam games Asus ROG Ally X |$799.99 at Best Buy (pre-order)The ROG Ally just got a glow-up, and it now boasts more battery life, a full-sized 1TB SSD, and refinements that’ll make for a more comfortable portable experience. Performance will be on par with the original since both use the same Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU, but plenty of other tweaks help make it a premium option.Buy it if:✅You want more storage✅You care about ergonomics✅You are looking for long battery lifeDon’t buy it if:❌You already have the original❌You’re only looking to play Steam games Asus ROG Ally X |$799.99 at Best Buy (pre-order)The ROG Ally just got a glow-up, and it now boasts more battery life, a full-sized 1TB SSD, and refinements that’ll make for a more comfortable portable experience. Performance will be on par with the original since both use the same Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU, but plenty of other tweaks help make it a premium option. Buy it if:✅You want more storage✅You care about ergonomics✅You are looking for long battery life Don’t buy it if:❌You already have the original❌You’re only looking to play Steam games View Deal View Deal View Deal Asus hasn’t completely overhauled things on the design front, but lots of subtle changes help the ROG Ally X keep the weight off. First off, the handheld’s fans are now 23% smaller overall, with the fan blades measuring at half the thickness. Yet, the tweaks mean they now facilitate a 10% airflow increase, so you can rest assured that heat will be shifted away from the portable for maximum performance. The shell has also undergone an ergonomic glowup, and while the difference isn’t massive to the eye, all changes will contribute to keeping the weight increase to just 10%. ROG Ally X Full Reveal: Everything we changed and why - Computex 2024 | ROG - YouTubeWatch On ROG Ally X Full Reveal: Everything we changed and why - Computex 2024 | ROG - YouTube ROG Ally X Full Reveal: Everything we changed and why - Computex 2024 | ROG - YouTube If you’ve been waiting for a ROG Ally with better controls, the X does have some changes up its sleeve too. The D-pad is more defined for precision inputs and the thumbsticks have shifted ever so slightly to enhance ergonomics. The back buttons are now smaller, but we’ll need to get hands-on with the portable before knowing whether that’s a good or a bad thing (it’s a pitfall for theAsus ROG Raikiri Pro controller). Asus ROG Ally vs Asus ROG Ally X - what’s the difference? (Image credit: Asus) At its core, the Asus ROG Ally X is pretty much the same beast as the original. We’re talking the sameAMDRyzen Z1 Extreme APU driving a 1080p 120Hz display. The new version’s 24GB RAM upgrade should help those big pesky PC releases run smoother, but you’ll effectively be boosting fps to the same figure as the original. Keep in mind that even the 2023 version pulls ahead of theSteam Deck OLEDsignificantly. At a glance, you’d be forgiven for thinking the ROG Ally X is just a black version of Asus’ handheld. However, subtle ergonomic differences set the two devices apart, and elements like switching out the original’s 512GB 2230 drive for a full-sized 2280 1TB SSD mean its guts will be in a different arrangement too. That change will save you from forking out for aWD Black SN770Mif you crave even more game space, enabling you to poke around thebest SSDs for gamingrather than specific smaller variants. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Swipe to scroll horizontallyAsus ROG Ally X specsSpecsAsus ROG Ally XAsus ROG Ally (2023)CPUAMD Ryzen Z1 ExtremeAMD Ryzen Z1 ExtremeGPUAMD RDNA 3AMD RDNA 3RAM24GB LPDDR5X-750016GB LPDDR5-6400Storage1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD (2280)512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD (2230)Display7-inch IPS 1080p 120Hz7-inch IPS 1080p 120HzBattery80Wh40WhOperating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 HomeWeight678g608g Swipe to scroll horizontally Asus ROG Ally X specsSpecsAsus ROG Ally XAsus ROG Ally (2023)CPUAMD Ryzen Z1 ExtremeAMD Ryzen Z1 ExtremeGPUAMD RDNA 3AMD RDNA 3RAM24GB LPDDR5X-750016GB LPDDR5-6400Storage1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD (2280)512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD (2230)Display7-inch IPS 1080p 120Hz7-inch IPS 1080p 120HzBattery80Wh40WhOperating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 HomeWeight678g608g Weirdly, Asus has removed the XG Mobile connector from the ROG Ally X, opting to include a second USB-C port instead. While you’d think using a device with more RAM alongside an external graphics card should be worthwhile, you’ll have to stick with the original if you want to create a hybrid rig. That said, the extra port means you won’t have to immediately think about picking up aSteam Deck dock, as you’ll be able to hook up devices and monitors while keeping everything charged up. Ultimately, the Asus ROG Ally X is worth considering if you spend a lot of time gaming on the go. The portable PC’s 80Wh battery life will make all the difference to your overall experience, as you’d normally need to reach for your charger after just two hours in the latest adventures. Naturally, I’ll have to put the ROG Ally X to the test myself before knowing if it lives up to its specifications, but if you’ve already been eyeing up premium portables like theAyaneo 2S, the new Asus model is worth adding to your consideration list. 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and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years” 5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths” 5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths” 5 Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths” 1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show” 1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show” 1 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show” 2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie” 2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie” 2 Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie” 3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action” 3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action” 3 Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action” 4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien” 4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien” 4 The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien” 5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite” 5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite” 5 Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite” 1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now” 1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now” 1 Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now” 2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat” 2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat” 2 Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat” 3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses” 3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses” 3 Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses” 4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist” 4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist” 4 Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist” 5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands” 5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands” 5 Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”