ASUS has officially confirmed the revamped version of its portable console, the ROG Ally, now named ROG Ally X. This new iteration is not a sequel but rather an enhanced version of the original ROG Ally. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect from the upcoming ROG Ally X.
Upgraded Specifications
- Processor: The ROG Ally X will be powered by the Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU, featuring 8 cores and 12 threads, with a clock speed of up to 5.1GHz.
- Display: The device will retain the 7-inch FullHD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 500 nits brightness, identical to the original ROG Ally.
- Battery: A significant upgrade in the battery department, the ROG Ally X will feature an 80Wh battery, doubling the capacity of the original 40Wh battery.
- Memory: The new model will include 24GB of LPDDR5X-7500 RAM, a substantial increase from its predecessor.
- Portability: The ROG Ally X will be slightly heavier and thicker than the original, weighing 70 grams more and with a thickness of 36.9mm compared to the original 32.4mm.
- Connectivity: The device will replace the ROG XG Mobile port with a USB4 port compatible with DisplayPort 1.4 and PD 3.0.
- Cooling: Despite a 23% reduction in fan size, the cooling performance will improve by 10%.
Comparison Table
| Feature | Asus ROG Ally | Asus ROG Ally X | Steam Deck OLED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | AMD Zen 4 RDNA3 | AMD Zen 4 RDNA3 | AMD Zen 2 RDNA 2 |
| APU | Ryzen Z1 Extreme 8C 16T 5.1GHz <br> Ryzen Z1 6C 12T 4.9GHz | Ryzen Z1 Extreme 8C 16T 5.1GHz | AMD Sephiroth 4C 8T 3.5GHz |
| GPU | 12CU 2.7GHz (Z1 Extreme) <br> 4 CU 2.5GHz (Z1) | 12CU 2.7GHz | 8CU 1.6GHz |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5-6400 | 24GB LPDDR5X-7500 | 16GB LPDDR5-6400 |
| Storage | 512GB | 1TB | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage Type | M.2 NVMe 2230 SSD PCIe 4×4 | M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD PCIe 4×4 | M.2 NVMe 2230 SSD PCIe 3×4 |
| Display | 7” 1920×1080 120Hz 500 nit 7ms VRR | 7” 1920×1080 120Hz 500 nit 7ms VRR | 7.4” 1200×800 90Hz |
| Battery | 40 Wh | 80 Wh | 50Wh |
| Weight | 678g | 608g | 640g |
Additional Details
- Expected Announcement: The ROG Ally X is anticipated to be showcased at the upcoming Computex event in June.
- Potential Impact: With enhanced specs and significant improvements in battery life and memory, the ROG Ally X aims to strengthen ASUS’s position in the competitive handheld console market, potentially appealing to a broader range of gamers.
The confirmation of ROG Ally X and its enhanced features indicate ASUS’s commitment to innovation and improvement in the portable gaming console segment, promising a more powerful and versatile gaming experience.
