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General

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Series

Predator Atlas2Maker product pageuk-offers.acer.com/atlasRead 20 October 2026Acer UK portal heading: Predator Atlas Models, with the Atlas 7 and Atlas 8

ROG Ally1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

PA08-I51, PA08-I51-G6AC, NH.U7XEF.0011Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: Model PA08-I51. The press release covers both Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme configurations8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00755305.htmlRead 20 October 2026PA08-I51-G6AC with manufacturer part NH.U7XEF.001: Intel Arc G3 Extreme, 24 GB, 1 TB SSD, 8-inch 1920 x 1200 touch, Windows 11 Home

RC72LA, RC72LA-ALLYX.Z1X, RC72LA-ALLYX.Z1X2TB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026US specification columns for Z1 Extreme only. The RC71L-ALLY.Z1_512 column uses a different chip and is excluded. The 1 TB and 2 TB RC72LA configurations share the published device specifications.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

28 May 20261Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Reproduces Acer's press release and specification table dated 28 May 2026: Acer announced the Predator Atlas 8 (PA08-I51)

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Status

Available2Maker product pageuk-offers.acer.com/atlasRead 20 October 2026Acer UK promotions portal on 2026-10-20 lists the Predator Atlas 8 with Intel Arc G3 Extreme, 24 GB, 1 TB at 1,299.99 GBP as Buy now

Available1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Current official US listing offers Buy Now or Where to buy for these exact configurations.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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ASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)12Reviewkitguru.net/channel/computex/joao-silva/computex-2024-asus-officially-announces-the-new-rog-ally-xRead 23 October 2026KitGuru's launch report calls the original ROG Ally the predecessor of the ROG Ally X and lists the original's size and specs.13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Asus-fully-unveils-ROG-Ally-X-with-24-GB-of-RAM-higher-storage-better-design-larger-battery-and-more.843451.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the ROG Ally X is a refresh of the original ROG Ally.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X14Reviewlaptopmag.com/gaming/rog-ally-x-vs-rog-xbox-ally-xRead 23 October 2026Laptop Mag compares the ROG Ally X with its successor, the ROG Xbox Ally X.15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Xbox-Full-screen-Experience-for-Gaming-Handhelds-Asus-ROG-Xbox-Ally-X-Review.1139045.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's ROG Xbox Ally X review calls the ROG Ally X the previous Ally X.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$799.998Press releaseasus.com/us/news/tslacvak0tyqco6zRead 5 October 2026Exact manufacturer US launch MSRP for the 1 TB Ally X or 512 GB Z1 Extreme original Ally. US dollars, local sales tax not included in the suggested price. Later store prices are not used. Full page retrieval times out or returns 500. Public official indexed launch paragraphs were read, including date, availability, exact chip/model and USD MSRP. No full direct page access is claimed.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

GB, FR2Maker product pageuk-offers.acer.com/atlasRead 20 October 2026United Kingdom. The same Acer UK offer says the 32 GB model is Pre-order now8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00755305.htmlRead 20 October 2026France retailer listing

US8Press releaseasus.com/us/news/tslacvak0tyqco6zRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact launch and current product artwork, plus review Case section explicitly describes black Ally X.

Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Handheld PC1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Acer press text: a gaming handheld running the full Windows 11 experience

Handheld PC2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026The maker describes a Windows gaming handheld PC.

Form factor

Slate8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00755305.htmlRead 20 October 2026Product photo: one-piece slab handheld with fixed controls and no detachable controllers

Slate2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026Single handheld body with integrated controls.

Platform and software

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OS family

Windows1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: Windows 11 Home

Windows1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

OS at launch

Windows 11 Home1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Latest OS

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Built-in game stores

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Xbox app4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/articles/guides/15-tips--shortcuts-to-set-up-and-optimize-your-rog-allyRead 5 October 2026Xbox app is supplied and usable out of the gate. Other compatible launchers must be downloaded, so they are not listed as built-in stores.

Physical games

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Backward compatibility

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Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

XeSS1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Press text: Intel XeSS 3 AI-powered upscaling with multi-frame generation

RSR, AFMF2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026Current maker page describes Radeon Super Resolution and AMD Fluid Motion Frames. In-game FSR support is not relabelled as a system-level FSR version.

Processor and graphics

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Chip

Intel Arc G3 Extreme1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Two processor options: Intel Arc G3 Extreme and Intel Arc G3. This product is the Arc G3 Extreme configuration. The Arc G3 configuration (Arc B370, 60 Wh) is a separate product by the handheld chip rule

AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Chip brand

Intel1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

AMD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Core configurationiPhysical CPU cores, including cores reserved by the operating system. P/E labels describe the maker architecture. Source notes identify clocks used only in specific operating modes.

AAcer Predator Atlas 8 Extreme

Core type	Physical core count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	2	P-core	1.9	4.7
Efficiency	8	E-core	1.5	3.4
Low-power efficiency	4	LP E-core	1.5	3.1

Source5Press articleclub386.comRead 20 October 2026Intel Arc G3 Extreme table: 2 performance, 8 efficient and 4 LP efficient cores. Base 1.9, 1.5 and 1.5 GHz. Boost 4.7, 3.4 and 3.1 GHz. These are chip limits, not Acer mode values6Spec databasepausehardware.com/intel-arc-g3-specsRead 20 October 2026Reproduces Intel's published Arc G3 Extreme table: 14 cores, 2 P, 8 E and 4 LP E, with the same clocks as Club3867Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/4438/predator-atlas-8-review-acer-s-latest-flagship-handheldRead 20 October 2026Acer blog: Arc G3 Extreme has 14 cores and boost speeds up to 4.7 GHz

BASUS ROG Ally X (2024)

Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
8	Zen 4	5.1

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Eight physical Zen 4 cores, 16 threads. The schema lacks a Zen 4 core-type enum, so core_name preserves the maker architecture without an Intel P/E classification.

CPU cores

14=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Max CPU clock

4.7GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5.1GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Process

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4nm1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly publishes 4 nm. Foundry not identified in this device specification.

GPU

Intel Arc B3901Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 20265Press articleclub386.comRead 20 October 2026Graphics Arc B3906Spec databasepausehardware.com/intel-arc-g3-specsRead 20 October 2026

AMD Radeon Graphics1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

GPU architecture

Xe36Spec databasepausehardware.com/intel-arc-g3-specsRead 20 October 2026Intel Arc B390 with 12 Xe3 cores. GPU tile on TSMC N3E. The CPU tile is Intel 18A, which is not stored as a nm figure

RDNA 31Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

GPU compute unitsiAMD compute units, NVIDIA streaming multiprocessors or Intel Xe-cores. These counts use different architectures and are not directly comparable. The source note names the unit.

125Press articleclub386.comRead 20 October 202612 Xe3 cores6Spec databasepausehardware.com/intel-arc-g3-specsRead 20 October 20267Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/4438/predator-atlas-8-review-acer-s-latest-flagship-handheldRead 20 October 2026Acer blog: Arc B390 with 12 Xe cores and hardware ray tracing

121Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Twelve AMD compute units.

GPU max clockiHighest documented GPU operating clock for this device. Source notes say when a value applies only in docked or mains-powered mode.

2,300MHz5Press articleclub386.comRead 20 October 2026GPU boost clock 2.3 GHz, a chip limit6Spec databasepausehardware.com/intel-arc-g3-specsRead 20 October 2026Maximum dynamic GPU frequency 2.3 GHz for the G3 Extreme versus 2.2 GHz for the G3

2,700MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

GPU compute (claimed)iMaker-rated FP32 throughput. Mode is named in the source note. Not a game performance benchmark.

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8.6TFLOPS6Maker spec sheet (PDF)asus-event.com/pr/asusjp-spec-RC72LA.pdfRead 5 October 2026Graphics cell explicitly states maximum 8.6 TFLOPS FP32. Full sheet downloaded and rendered. About 1.9 h charging does not explicitly state empty-to-full, so charge_time_0_100_min is omitted. 7680 x 4320 external output lacks a matched refresh rate, so display_output_max is omitted.

Power modesiDocumented device APU power limits or per-mode clocks. A continuous range may be represented by its two endpoints, identified in source notes. Transient boost power is not substituted for sustained TDP.

AAcer Predator Atlas 8 Extreme

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BASUS ROG Ally X (2024)

Mode	Power source	TDP (W)
Silent	Battery	13
Performance	Battery	17
Turbo	Battery	25
Turbo	Mains	30

Source5Maker product pagerog.asus.com.cn/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026Ally X exact current China maker Performance section specifies Silent 13 W, Performance 17 W, Turbo 25 W battery or 30 W AC. This agrees with the original launch review. The US Ally X page still has old 10/15 W original-Ally wording, which is not used.

Lowest TDP

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13W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP

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30W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP on battery

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25W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

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Yes4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/articles/guides/15-tips--shortcuts-to-set-up-and-optimize-your-rog-allyRead 5 October 2026Set your operating mode section explicitly allows custom wattage in Manual mode.

Memory and storage

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RAM

24, 32GB1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Press spec table says up to 24 GB LPDDR5x (7467MT/s). The 32 GB Extreme configuration comes from Acer UK2Maker product pageuk-offers.acer.com/atlasRead 20 October 2026Portal rows: Predator Atlas 8, Intel Arc G3 Extreme, 24 GB, 1 TB, 1,299.99 GBP, and 32 GB, 1 TB, 1,499.99 GBP. Prices in GBP are not stored4Press articlekitguru.netRead 20 October 2026UK pre-order tiers: Predator Atlas 8 Extreme with Intel Arc G3 Extreme, 24 GB, 1 TB SSD, 80 Wh at 1,299.99 GBP and 32 GB at 1,499.99 GBP

24GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

LPDDR5X2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026Performance section states LPDDR5X. The current US spec tab says LPDDR5, but the exact Japan datasheet also explicitly identifies LPDDR5X-7500.

RAM speediEffective memory transfer rate, not a clock stated in MHz. Source notes identify mode or platform speed limits.

7,467MT/s1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: up to 24 GB LPDDR5x (7467MT/s). The speed of the 32 GB configuration is not stated

7,500MT/s2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026Performance section gives 7500 MHz marketing wording. The exact Japan technical sheet states LPDDR5X-7500, establishing the advertised 7500 data rate. Reviewer actual LPDDR5x-7467 is not substituted.

Memory bandwidthiPublished memory bandwidth in decimal GB/s. Source notes identify handheld or docked mode. Do not calculate from rounded speed and bus-width claims.

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StorageiAdvertised internal storage tiers in decimal GB. Convert a published 1 TB or 2 TB tier to 1000 or 2000 GB. Keep a literal published GB number as given. Do not infer usable formatted capacity.

1 TB1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: up to 1 TB via one PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD slot (2280). 1 TB is stored as 1000 GB

1 TB, 2 TB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Advertised 1 TB and 2 TB become decimal 1000 GB and 2000 GB. Literal 512 GB is retained. No usable-capacity estimate.

Storage typeiType of the built-in storage. eMCP is a package that holds eMMC flash and RAM, so it is eMMC.

NVMe SSD1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed storage module, not the maximum supported by the connector.

41Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Storage slotsiInternal physical storage sockets, including occupied sockets. Interface describes compatible storage. Source notes distinguish the installed drive from slot capability.

AAcer Predator Atlas 8 Extreme

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	1	Yes

Source1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026One M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe slot, occupied in the 1 TB configuration9Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/acer-predator-atlas-8-announced-at-computex-2026-powered-by-intel-arc-g3-extremeRead 20 October 2026Uses an M.2 2280 NVMe slot, expandable via microSD

BASUS ROG Ally X (2024)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026One installed M.2 SSD socket. Maker identifies installed PCIe 4.0 storage and its 2230 or 2280 form factor. PCIe lane count is left out unless an exact document states it.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)asus-event.com/pr/asusjp-spec-RC72LA.pdfRead 5 October 2026SSD cell explicitly states PCI Express 4.0 x 4 NVMe/M.2. Full-size 2280 socket is separately documented by product page.

M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

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Memory card

microSD1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

microSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Card speed class

UHS-II1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: UHS-II micro SD card reader, up to SD 4.0 (SD, SDXC, SDHC, SDUC). Maximum card size not stated

UHS-II1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Max card sizeiLargest card capacity explicitly supported for games. Decimal storage units: 1 TB is 1000 GB. Support for screenshots only does not establish game-storage support.

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Display

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Screen size

8in(20.3 cm)1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

7in(17.8 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Native resolution

1920 × 1200px1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

283ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

314.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

16:101Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

16:91Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Panel typeiUse the panel type explicitly stated by the source. IPS-level is a maker comparison term. LCD means the maker does not name the LCD subtype.

IPS-level LCD1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: 8-inch WUXGA 1920 x 1200, 16:10, IPS-level, sRGB 100%, Adobe 77.68%, 120 Hz, 500 Nits, supports VRR. IPS-level is the maker's wording

IPS-level LCD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Maker says IPS-level. Native LCD subtype is not inferred from that claim.

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

Landscape9Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/acer-predator-atlas-8-announced-at-computex-2026-powered-by-intel-arc-g3-extremeRead 20 October 2026Acer says it is a native landscape panel

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Screen surfaceiSurface finish or treatment stated by the maker or reviewer. Etched anti-glare glass is not automatically classified as matte.

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Glossy6Maker spec sheet (PDF)asus-event.com/pr/asusjp-spec-RC72LA.pdfRead 5 October 2026Display surface cell explicitly says glossy. Anti-glare coating is not automatically matte.7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display section explicitly describes glossy touchscreen, even though maker says anti-glare coating.

Touchscreen

Yes1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Built-in display refresh modesiMaximum built-in display refresh rate for each documented resolution and mode. External displays and dock output have separate fields. Do not copy supported input timings as proven maxima.

AAcer Predator Atlas 8 Extreme

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)	VRR
1920	1200	120	Yes

Source1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

BASUS ROG Ally X (2024)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)	VRR
1920	1080	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Built-in Full HD panel maximum 120 Hz, with FreeSync Premium variable refresh. External display modes excluded.

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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FreeSync Premium1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

VRR lower limit

48Hz9Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/acer-predator-atlas-8-announced-at-computex-2026-powered-by-intel-arc-g3-extremeRead 20 October 2026According to Acer, variable refresh rate between 48 Hz and 120 Hz

48Hz9Press articletheverge.com/2024/6/2/24169709/asus-rog-ally-x-price-release-date-inside-gaming-handheldRead 5 October 2026Exact Ally X preview explicitly states its native 7-inch panel has 48-120 Hz VRR, unchanged from original Ally. Low Framerate Compensation does not lower the native 48 Hz limit.

Brightness (SDR, claimed)

500nits1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: 500 Nits brightness. The press text calls it 500 nits of peak brightness. Test method not stated

500nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iPercentage of the DCI-P3 colour space covered, from 0 to 100. Gamut volume, Display P3 and unspecified P3 are different measurements.

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HDR formats

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Second display

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Controls

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Stick sensoriHow the stick measures its position. Capacitive is only for a stick that senses its position by capacitance. Maker wording such as capacitive sticks often means the sticks sense a resting thumb, which is Touch-sensitive sticks.

TMR1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Press spec table at Computex says full-size analog joysticks (Carbon Film). Acer UK's later key features say every Atlas 8 has TMR magnetic thumbsticks and retailers list the model as TMR. TMR is stored since it is the later and retail description3Press articlegamingonlinux.com/2026/07/acer-predator-atlas-8-handheld-with-intel-arc-g3-gets-uk-pricing-and-launch-monthRead 20 October 2026Quotes Acer UK key features: every Atlas 8 is built with premium TMR (Tunnel Magnetoresistance) magnetic thumbsticks. Names the Arc G3 Extreme tiers Predator Atlas 8 Extreme

Potentiometer9Press articletheverge.com/2024/6/2/24169709/asus-rog-ally-x-price-release-date-inside-gaming-handheldRead 5 October 2026Exact Ally X hands-on teardown and Asus technical director interview explicitly identify ALPS potentiometer sticks.

Stick layout

Offset10Reviewtheshortcut.com/p/acer-predator-atlas-8-hands-on-reviewRead 20 October 2026Hands-on at Computex 2026: asymmetrical Xbox layout

Offset2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly describes slightly offset joysticks in the Control section.

Touch-sensitive sticksiThe sticks sense a resting thumb. It says nothing about how the stick measures its position, which is Stick sensor.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Trigger sensor

Hall effect1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: L2/R2 Hall-effect analog triggers, plus L/R adjustable trigger switches. Press text: a micro-switch mode gives an instant click and Hall-effect analog control covers racing and flight games3Press articlegamingonlinux.com/2026/07/acer-predator-atlas-8-handheld-with-intel-arc-g3-gets-uk-pricing-and-launch-monthRead 20 October 2026Acer UK key features: dual-mode adjustable triggers that switch from pressure-sensitive analog pulls to microswitch modes

Hall effect1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Trigger stops

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D-pad

Disc8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00755305.htmlRead 20 October 2026Product photo shows a round disc D-pad with four direction marks

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Face button labels

Xbox10Reviewtheshortcut.com/p/acer-predator-atlas-8-hands-on-reviewRead 20 October 2026Asymmetrical Xbox layout with ABXY. Product photo shows Y top, X left, B right and A bottom

Xbox1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Extra rear and grip buttonsiExtra rear or grip buttons and paddles. Excludes shoulder bumpers and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2), Joy-Con rail SL/SR and system/menu controls.

21Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: L/R Macro buttons. The two adjustable trigger switches are not counted7Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/4438/predator-atlas-8-review-acer-s-latest-flagship-handheldRead 20 October 2026Acer blog: rear macro buttons

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Two assignable rear grip buttons. The four shoulder bumpers and triggers are excluded.

Trackpads

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System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

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Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 28 lists primary and secondary Key Mapping in Armoury Crate SE.

System buttons

Xbox Game Bar widget button, PredatorSense button, View button, Menu button1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: XBOX Game Bar Widget button, PredatorSense button, View button, Menu button. Volume and power are listed apart

View button, Menu button, Command Center button, Armoury Crate button, POWER button, Volume buttons3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Detached controller connectioniWireless connection used after the controllers are detached. Does not describe the attached controller contacts.

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Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

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Fingerprint

Power button1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: Power button with fingerprint sensor

Power button3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

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Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

RumbleiUse the maker feedback wording. Generic haptic feedback is not automatically labelled HD haptics. Trigger rumble is separate from adaptive trigger resistance.

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HD haptics1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

RGB lighting

Yes1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Press text: PredatorSense gives customization of RGB lighting7Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/4438/predator-atlas-8-review-acer-s-latest-flagship-handheldRead 20 October 2026Acer blog: PredatorSense gives access to RGB lighting settings

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Measured

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Brightness (measured)iCentre, full white, SDR. Measured by a reviewer

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484nits7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Uncalibrated full-white centre 484 nits in the display grid, X-Rite i 1Pro 2. Spatial average 455.8 nits is not substituted for centre. Display P3 coverage is a different target from DCI-P3. No PWM found, so frequency omitted. Decimal microSD read values are not rounded into integer fields. Generic laptop palmrest labels do not establish grip temperatures.

HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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1,383:17Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Uncalibrated contrast row from the display lab.

DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iMeasured DCI-P3 area coverage, from 0 to 100. Do not substitute gamut volume, Display P3 or unspecified P3. Test method belongs in source notes.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.97Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Factory CalMAN ColorChecker average Delta E 2000. Calibrated results are separate and not stored.

PWM frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3,196points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 20262560 x 1440 Time Spy Graphics subscore. Turbo 30 W AC, driver 23.40.28, 24 GB and 1 TB review unit. Overall Time Spy scores are not substituted.

3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)iRuns on Windows, Android and Arm. Measured by a reviewer

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2,972points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Ally X benchmark summary explicitly shows Steel Nomad Light 2972 points. Turbo 30 W AC default review settings. Steel Nomad 519 is a different benchmark.

3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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97points10Measurementfrandroid.com/marques/asus/2084806_test-asus-rog-ally-x-avisRead 5 October 2026Theoretical Benchmarks section explicitly names Cinebench 2024. Turbo 30 W plugged in gives 97 single-core, 768 multi-core. Review unit 24 GB/1 TB, Windows 11. Exact firmware and CPU boost configuration not stated. Silent 13 W 85/438 and Performance 17 W 94/535 are different modes and not copied to the 30 W scalar.

Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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768points10Measurementfrandroid.com/marques/asus/2084806_test-asus-rog-ally-x-avisRead 5 October 2026Same explicit Cinebench 2024 Turbo 30 W AC test. The article mislabels both USB-C ports as USB4 and prior SSD form factor 2240, so no hardware port or slot claims are taken from this source. P 3 figure is under volume wording, not proven DCI-P3 coverage and omitted.

AnTuTu (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame rates (measured)iReviewer measurements only. Each row preserves resolution, preset and power settings when stated. In-game and driver frame generation are identified in source notes.

AAcer Predator Atlas 8 Extreme

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Ray tracing	Power source	Average FPS
Forza Horizon 6	1920	1200	High	XeSS Ultra Quality	No	Mains	72
Forza Horizon 6	1920	1200	High	XeSS Ultra Quality	No	Battery	66
Forza Horizon 6	1920	1200	High, High RT	XeSS Ultra Quality	Yes	Battery	45

Source11Measurementtrustedreviews.com/opinion/i-went-hands-on-with-the-acer-predator-atlas-8-at-computex-2026-and-tested-its-performanceRead 20 October 2026Computex 2026 show-floor hands-on with a pre-release unit, Forza Horizon 6 open world, native 1200p, High preset, XeSS Ultra Quality. 72 fps plugged in and 66 fps on battery. With High RT and the same upscaling 55 to 60 fps plugged in and 45 fps on battery, only the battery value is stored. Power mode and TDP were not stated. Frame generation was not used. Pre-release hardware and software, so retail results may differ

BASUS ROG Ally X (2024)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	TDP (W)	Power source	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	Off	30	Mains	34.3
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	Off	25	Battery	31.1

Source7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Ally X Review Settings power table, Cyberpunk 2077 FHD Medium. Sustained TDP 30 W mains and 25 W battery. Driver 23.40.28, 24 GB, 8 GB default GPU allocation. Default gaming benchmarks disable super resolution and fluid-motion frames. Ray-tracing toggle not expressly stated in this table, so it is omitted.

SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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4,928MB/s7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026CrystalDiskMark 5.2/6 sequential Q32T1 read. WD PC SN560 SDDPNQE-1T00 1 TB. Tested in the default Turbo AC review mode.

Memory card read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Battery runtime per test (measured)iReviewer runtime tests only. Exact time conversions are allowed. Source notes identify brightness, game, power mode and settings. Missing conditions are not inferred.

AAcer Predator Atlas 8 Extreme

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BASUS ROG Ally X (2024)

Test	Game	TDP (W)	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	25	150	2.07
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	150	15.82
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	Not available	12.35
Video playback	Not available	Not available	150	19.57
Max load	Not available	Not available	Not available	2.13

Source7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact minute totals converted to hours. Cyberpunk Ultra 150 nits Turbo battery 25 W 2 h 04. Wi-Fi 60 Hz 150 nits 15 h 49 and 60 Hz maximum 12 h 21. Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p 150 nits 19 h 34. Maximum-load test maximum brightness 2 h 08. Firmware versions and video refresh rate are not given.

Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)iShortest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally heaviest game or worst possible use.

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2.07h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Longest gaming test runtime (measured)iLongest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally lightest game or best possible use.

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2.07h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Video runtime (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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19.57h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Full charge time (measured)iMeasured 0 to 100% charge time. Source notes identify the charger, device operating state and test conditions.

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128min7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Device turned on with supplied 65 W adapter, full 0-100%. 100 W adapter measured 93 minutes, a separate test not used for this scalar. Both ports supported 100 W according to the reviewer, conflicting with guide 65 W max wording. Device maximum omitted.

Power draw gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise per mode (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

AAcer Predator Atlas 8 Extreme

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BASUS ROG Ally X (2024)

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Turbo 30 W AC	Max load	42.6

Source7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026System Noise maximum-load measurement in Turbo 30 W AC, 15 cm microphone distance. Original Ally used Earthworks M23R and Arta with ambient 23.3 dB(A). Ally X profile table gives maximum noise 42.6 dB(A). Medium-load and gaming rows are omitted where load identity is not explicit.

Max fan noise (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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42.6dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode (measured)

Fan noise while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Back surface under load (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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39.7°C7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Rear surface maximum during stress test, Turbo 30 W AC. Room 21 °C on Ally X and 20.9 °C on original Ally. Fluke t 3000FC and Voltcraft IR-900. The lower/back thermal grid is identified by the review rear-surface photos and prose. This is a stress result, not the 39.2 °C Ally X Cyberpunk gaming result or original 38.7 °C Witcher result. Grip-specific location is not inferred from the generic laptop palmrest labels.

Grips under load (measured)iWhere the hands rest. Measured by a reviewer

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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Stick tests (measured)iReviewer tests of the built-in sticks. Method, firmware, calibration and transport settings belong in source notes.

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Speaker loudness (measured)iAt max volume. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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685g(1.5 lb)7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Case section explicitly says the review sample tips the scale at 685 grams versus 611 grams for original Ally. These are measured whole-device weights, separate from maker 678/608 grams.

Audio

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SpeakersiBuilt-in speaker drivers on the handheld, with its controllers attached. Excludes speakers in a separate dock or headset.

21Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: Two 2 W speakers, Realtek ALC712

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Speaker direction

Front-facing8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00755305.htmlRead 20 October 2026Product photo shows speaker grilles on the front, left and right of the screen

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Audio features

DTS:X Ultra, Hi-Res Audio, Acer PurifiedVoice1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: DTS:X Ultra and Hi-Res Audio, Acer PurifiedVoice

Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology, Smart Amp Technology1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Hi-Res claim is scoped to headphone output. Dolby Atmos processing does not change the count of two physical speakers.

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones on the handheld. Mono audio or an array name alone does not prove a capsule count.

21Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: two onboard mics

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3.5 mm jack

Yes1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Ports and dock

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PortsiPhysical connectors on the handheld and its attached controllers. Controller charging-only ports count. Separate dock connectors belong in dock_ports.

AAcer Predator Atlas 8 Extreme

Type	Version	Count	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4	2	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
microSD card	UHS-II	1	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Combo	1	Not available	Not available

Source1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: two Thunderbolt 4, UHS-II micro SD card reader, 3.5 mm audio jack (combo). Port sides are not stated. Press text: Thunderbolt 4 ports support docking and display output

BASUS ROG Ally X (2024)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	1	Top	USB4	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Top	Not available	Yes
microSD card	UHS-II	1	Top	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Top	Not available	Not available

Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Hardware diagram pages 14-15 identifies all connectors at the top. USB-C DisplayPort 1.4 provides direct video out. Two USB-C ports are separate physical connectors, one USB4 and one USB 3.2 Gen 2.

USB-C ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

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USB4 or Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB-C charging

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Video outiVideo output available at a device connector with a direct cable or adapter. A console that requires its proprietary dock is documented through dock_output_max.

Yes1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 20267Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/4438/predator-atlas-8-review-acer-s-latest-flagship-handheldRead 20 October 2026Acer blog: dual Thunderbolt 4 ports let players connect external displays

Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Max external displayiHighest documented external resolution and its maximum refresh rate. Do not combine a resolution and refresh rate taken from different modes.

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External GPU

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USB47Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Connectivity section establishes USB4 external GPU connection and explicitly says XG Mobile proprietary port removed.

Dock

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Sold separately2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026ROG Gaming Charger Dock appears in the separate accessories list.

Max output through dock

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Dock ports

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.41Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Current maker lists 5.4 and says Bluetooth version can vary with OS version. Launch reviews report 5.2, so this is the current supported value, not an assertion of launch Bluetooth 5.4.

NFC

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Cellular

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Network

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Battery and charging

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Battery energyiEnergy rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Source notes name hardware revisions.

80Wh1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: up to 80 Wh, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion. The Arc G3 Extreme configurations carry the 80 Wh pack, the Arc G3 ones 60 Wh4Press articlekitguru.netRead 20 October 2026The Extreme tiers carry the 80 Wh battery

80Wh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Battery capacityiCharge rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Different battery voltages are not directly comparable.

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Claimed battery lifeiA range like 2 to 6.5 hours is one row with both values

AAcer Predator Atlas 8 Extreme

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BASUS ROG Ally X (2024)

Use	Hours (h)
Video playback	11.7
Idle	22.4

Source6Maker spec sheet (PDF)asus-event.com/pr/asusjp-spec-RC72LA.pdfRead 5 October 2026JEITA battery measurement method 3.0 manufacturer claims: video 11.7 hours, idle 22.4 hours. Claimed by maker, not independent measurements. Method 2.0 aggregate 25.4 hours is not forced into a different use-case field.

Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

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22.4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Wired chargingiMaximum supported charging input explicitly stated for the device. It is not automatically the wattage printed on the included adapter.

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Charging standards

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USB PD3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026USB PD Fast Charging section, page 67 on Ally X and page 66 on original Ally. Version is not given.

Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 51 explicitly recommends MyASUS Battery Health Charging Balanced mode for continuous AC use. Pages 11-12 describe Battery Health Charging settings. No exact threshold is inferred.

Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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Charger in box

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Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 18 gives the supplied adapter as 20 V, 3.25 A, 65 W. Appearance varies by region. Exact configuration rows preserve the adapter, not a claim for every regional bundle.

Included chargeriRated output power of the supplied adapter. This may exceed the handheld charging limit. Store per sold configuration when bundles differ.

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65W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Cooling

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Fans

21Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: two fans, one Predator AeroBlade metal fan and one plastic fan, with Vortex Flow

22Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026Zero Gravity cooling uses a dual fan design.

Vapor chamber

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Custom fan curveiUser can set fan speed against temperature. A fixed preset or manual fan-speed slider alone does not qualify.

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Yes4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/articles/guides/15-tips--shortcuts-to-set-up-and-optimize-your-rog-allyRead 5 October 2026Same section explicitly allows a custom fan curve, not merely a fixed fan-speed setting. The current article covers ROG Ally handhelds and lists both original Ally and Ally X in its supported model table.

Build

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Built-in kickstand

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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SSD4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/articles/guides/15-tips--shortcuts-to-set-up-and-optimize-your-rog-allyRead 5 October 2026Add more storage section explicitly describes opening the Ally and replacing its SSD. Exact model product page and review maintenance section corroborate the socket form factor.

Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiExternal dimensions with supplied controllers attached. Width is left to right, height is top to bottom in handheld use and depth is the maximum front-to-back extent, including fixed protruding controls. Leave depth missing when only unqualified chassis thickness is published. A clamshell is measured closed, as makers publish it. Width is left to right, height is front to back of the closed device and depth is the closed thickness.

Width299Height127.4Depth58.37mm(11.8 × 5 × 2.3 in)1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: 299 x 127.4 x 28.5/58.37 mm. Depth is the larger thickness, 58.37 mm, which includes the protruding grips

Width280.6Height111.3Depth45.05mm(11 × 4.4 × 1.8 in)6Maker spec sheet (PDF)asus-event.com/pr/asusjp-spec-RC72LA.pdfRead 5 October 2026One-page exact RC72LA-Z1 E 24 G 1 T Japan datasheet. Width 280.6 mm and front height 111.3 mm. Chassis height 24.7-36.9 mm excludes protrusions. Footnote 10 explicitly gives thickness from the stick tip 45.05 mm, used as maximum external depth. US rounded dimensions differ slightly, exact datasheet is preferred.

WeightiWhole handheld with the supplied controllers attached, without a dock or carrying case. A detachable battery pack that ships with the handheld is attached. Approximate maker figures are identified in source notes.

810g(1.8 lb)1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: under 810 g with the 80 Wh battery. Stored as 810, which is an upper bound

678g(1.5 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Weight without controllersiHandheld body only, without detachable controllers, dock or carrying case.

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Certifications

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Game compatibility programme

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Handheld Optimized, Windows Performance Fit4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/articles/guides/15-tips--shortcuts-to-set-up-and-optimize-your-rog-allyRead 5 October 2026Current Xbox app displays Handheld Optimized and Windows Performance Fit indicators on ROG Ally handhelds. This is current software compatibility, not a launch hardware certification.

FCC ID

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Other certifications

Copilot+ PC7Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/4438/predator-atlas-8-review-acer-s-latest-flagship-handheldRead 20 October 2026Acer blog: a Windows 11 Home gaming handheld and Copilot+ PC

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In the box

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In the box

Screen protector2Maker product pageuk-offers.acer.com/atlasRead 20 October 2026Portal: a free screen protector is included in every box. No charger is listed in the box. The 100W PD charger is a reward, not a box item4Press articlekitguru.netRead 20 October 2026Early adopters get a pre-packed Corning Gorilla Glass screen protector with all units

ROG Ally X gaming handheld, 65W AC adapter3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual page 18 confirms that a 65 W adapter is supplied with the handheld. The product accessories are sold separately. This list names the handheld and supplied adapter. It does not assert a complete list of regional paperwork.

Carrying case

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Links

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Product page

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rog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-20241Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

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rog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Manual

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dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 202668-page English guide opened. Hardware, controls and charging sections read. E25272, revised edition V2, October 2024. Official support page links the GAMING HANDHELDS path. Ally X guide page 67 says 5-65 W, but Notebookcheck independently demonstrates 100 W input with both ports. Conflicting exact device maximum is omitted, along with nested charging_in_w values.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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