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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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 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

RC73XA, RC73XA-NH011W, RC73XA-XB_ALLYX.Z2E.241Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 2026Global spec page lists RC73XA-NH011W. US page lists RC73XA-XB_ALLYX.Z2E.243Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

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)

June 20257Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2025/08/20/rog-xbox-ally-handheld-release-date-october-featuresRead 30 September 2026As we shared in June. The day is not given in this post

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

Available3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 2026ASUS Store price $999.99 with Buy Now on 2026-09-30

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 X (2024)15Reviewlaptopmag.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.16Reviewnotebookcheck.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.

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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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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$999.996Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2025/09/25/pre-order-rog-xbox-ally-x-and-rog-ally-starting-todayRead 30 September 2026USD $999.99 (ERP)

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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€8994Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251003154923/https://rog.asus.com/de/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025Read 30 September 2026ASUS Germany estore price 899,00 EUR in the Wayback Machine snapshot of 2025-10-03, before launch. The live DE page shows 999 EUR on 2026-09-30

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

AU, BE, CA, CZ, FI, FR, DE, HK, IE, IT, JP, MX, NL, NZ, NO, PL, PT, KR, RO, SA, SG, ES, SE, TW, TR, AE, GB, US, VN, EG, GR, HU, ID, SI, ZA, TH, UA6Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2025/09/25/pre-order-rog-xbox-ally-x-and-rog-ally-starting-todayRead 30 September 2026Country availability and added launch-market list in the official September 25, 2025 preorder release. ISO codes are normalized from the named territories.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025Read 30 September 2026Gaming 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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025Read 30 September 2026

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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 2026Single Language edition in selected markets

Latest OS

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Built-in game stores

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Xbox app8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-reviewRead 30 September 2026Library button launches the Xbox app

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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025Read 30 September 2026ACSE supports RSR, RIS and AFMF5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/ai-z2-extreme.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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 AI Z2 Extreme1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 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 Xbox Ally X

Core type	Physical core count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Zen 5	3	Zen 5	2	5
Zen 5c	5	Zen 5c	2	3.3

Source5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/ai-z2-extreme.htmlRead 30 September 2026General Specifications: architecture 3 x Zen 5 and 5 x Zen 5c. Both base 2 GHz. Maximum 5 GHz for Zen 5 and 3.3 GHz for Zen 5c. Exact architecture names are retained instead of classifying Zen 5c as Intel efficiency cores.

CPU cores

14=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Max CPU clock

4.7GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Process

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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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 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 3.55Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/ai-z2-extreme.htmlRead 30 September 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

165Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/ai-z2-extreme.htmlRead 30 September 2026Graphics Core Count 16 (CUs)

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

2,900MHz5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/ai-z2-extreme.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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

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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 Xbox Ally X

Mode	Power source	TDP (W)
Silent	Battery	13
Performance	Battery	17
Turbo	Mains	35

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025Read 30 September 2026Turbo mode (35W) with power plugged in (AC). Performance mode (17W) on battery (DC). Silent mode (13W) from the battery life footnote

Lowest TDP

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13W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP

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35W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP on battery

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17W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

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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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

RAM type

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

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

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

8,000MT/s2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025Read 30 September 2026High speed 8000Mhz memory8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-reviewRead 30 September 202624GB LPDDR5X-800010Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-reviewRead 30 September 202624 GB LPDDR5x-8000

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 TB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 2026The maker publishes 1 TB. Advertised TB tiers are stored as decimal GB: 1 TB = 1000 GB, 2 TB = 2000 GB. This does not estimate usable formatted capacity.

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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 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 Xbox Ally X

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 20261TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2280)

M.2 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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 2026Display specification: IPS-level, not a confirmed native IPS panel subtype.

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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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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 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 Xbox Ally X

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 2026AMD FreeSync Premium

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

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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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 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

Potentiometer12Press articlepcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/the-rog-xbox-ally-x-seems-surprisingly-repairable-and-upgradeable-judging-by-ifixits-teardown-video-which-could-be-good-news-for-stick-driftRead 30 September 2026Teardown reporting: conventional potentiometer sticks, neither Hall effect nor TMR.

Stick layout

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

Offset10Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-reviewRead 30 September 2026Offset thumbsticks

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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Service without soldering12Press articlepcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/the-rog-xbox-ally-x-seems-surprisingly-repairable-and-upgradeable-judging-by-ifixits-teardown-video-which-could-be-good-news-for-stick-driftRead 30 September 2026Thumbstick modules can be unscrewed and unplugged. No soldering is described.

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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 2026A B X Y buttons

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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 20262 x assignable grip buttons

Trackpads

Not available

08Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-reviewRead 30 September 2026Does not have a touchpad

System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Not available

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025Read 30 September 2026FAQ: key mapping in ACSE

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, Xbox button, Library button2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025Read 30 September 2026

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

Not available

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Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

Not available

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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 button2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025Read 30 September 2026Power button / Fingerprint sensor

Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 20266-Axis IMU

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

Not available

HD haptics, Impulse triggers1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 2026Haptics: HD haptics2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025Read 30 September 2026A vibration motor in both triggers

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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 2026AURA SYNC: Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025Read 30 September 2026

Measured

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

Not available

515.8nits9Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/rog-xbox-ally-x-reviewRead 30 September 2026

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

Not available

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

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1,485:114Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Full-screen-Xbox-experience-for-gaming-handhelds-Asus-ROG-Xbox-Ally-X-review.1139045.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026X-Rite i 1 Pro 3 panel table: centre 490 nits, black 0.33 nits, contrast 1485:1. Factory display test. Existing brightness result from another reviewer is not overwritten.

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.

Not available

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

Not available

2.814Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Full-screen-Xbox-experience-for-gaming-handhelds-Asus-ROG-Xbox-Ally-X-review.1139045.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Factory CalMAN Color Checker average Delta E 2.8 with X-Rite i 1 Pro 3. Calibrated 1.5 and greyscale 4.2 are different statistics and excluded.

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

Not available

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

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3,620points14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Full-screen-Xbox-experience-for-gaming-handhelds-Asus-ROG-Xbox-Ally-X-review.1139045.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Windows Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme / Radeon 890M, 24 GB / 1 TB review unit. Turbo benchmarks use the attached PSU and 35 W sustained APU limit, with CPU boost enabled by default. The later RTX 5090 XG Mobile tests are separate and excluded. Time Spy value is the graphics subscore, not total score. Benchmark application build and firmware are not specified.

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

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3,331points14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Full-screen-Xbox-experience-for-gaming-handhelds-Asus-ROG-Xbox-Ally-X-review.1139045.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Windows Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme / Radeon 890M, 24 GB / 1 TB review unit. Turbo benchmarks use the attached PSU and 35 W sustained APU limit, with CPU boost enabled by default. The later RTX 5090 XG Mobile tests are separate and excluded. Steel Nomad Light is the standard Light score, not Unlimited or full Steel Nomad. Benchmark application build and firmware are not specified.

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

Not available

112points8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-reviewRead 30 September 2026PC benchmarks table, plugged in. Cinebench R24 single 112.

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

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778points8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-reviewRead 30 September 2026PC benchmarks table, plugged in. Cinebench R24 multi 778.

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

Not available

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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 Xbox Ally X

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	TDP (W)	Power source	Average FPS	1 % low FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	1280	720	Ultra	Off	35	Mains	16.6	Not available
Cyberpunk 2077	1280	720	Ultra	Off	17	Not available	11.9	Not available
Red Dead Redemption 2	1920	1080	Medium	Off	35	Mains	21.9	Not available
Red Dead Redemption 2	1920	1080	Medium	Off	17	Not available	20.3	Not available
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High	Off	35	Mains	30	Not available
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High	Off	17	Not available	26	Not available
Ashes of the Singularity	1920	1080	Normal	HYPR-RX on	35	Mains	78.8	Not available
Ashes of the Singularity	1920	1080	Heavy	HYPR-RX on	35	Mains	54	Not available
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	FSR 2.1 Auto, HYPR-RX on	35	Mains	93.25	Not available
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Steam Deck	FSR 2.1 Auto, HYPR-RX on	35	Mains	83.61	Not available
Forza Horizon 5	1920	1080	Extreme	FSR off, HYPR-RX on	35	Mains	42	Not available
Forza Horizon 5	1920	1080	Medium	FSR off, HYPR-RX on	35	Mains	60	Not available
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High	HYPR-RX on	35	Mains	43	Not available
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Highest	HYPR-RX on	35	Mains	38	Not available
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	FSR off	35	Mains	28	Not available
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra, TAA	Not available	35	Mains	32.5	Not available
F1 24	1920	1080	Low, TAA, 16x AF	Not available	35	Mains	100	63
Strange Brigade	1920	1080	Ultra, Ultra AA, 16x AF	Not available	35	Mains	58.8	41.4
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	FSR off	25	Battery	26.7	Not available
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra, TAA	Not available	25	Battery	29.7	Not available
F1 24	1920	1080	Low, TAA, 16x AF	Not available	25	Battery	92	63
Strange Brigade	1920	1080	Ultra, Ultra AA, 16x AF	Not available	25	Battery	56.1	43.4
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	FSR off	17	Not available	23	Not available
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra, TAA	Not available	17	Not available	26.5	Not available
F1 24	1920	1080	Low, TAA, 16x AF	Not available	17	Not available	73.5	51
Strange Brigade	1920	1080	Ultra, Ultra AA, 16x AF	Not available	17	Not available	51.4	39.6
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	FSR off	13	Not available	15.5	Not available
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra, TAA	Not available	13	Not available	18.6	Not available
F1 24	1920	1080	Low, TAA, 16x AF	Not available	13	Not available	49.8	35

Source8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-reviewRead 30 September 2026Gaming benchmarks section. Mains, Turbo 35 W, 8 GB VRAM, USB4 power, HYPR-RX driver defaults. In-game frame generation and path tracing disabled where stated. Disabling path tracing does not prove all ray tracing disabled. Driver AFMF may affect Ally X frame counts. All listed rows checked against prose.9Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/rog-xbox-ally-x-reviewRead 30 September 2026Rows without HYPR-RX: Turbo 35W plugged in and Performance 17W, no resolution scaling14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Full-screen-Xbox-experience-for-gaming-handhelds-Asus-ROG-Xbox-Ally-X-review.1139045.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Added Notebookcheck FHD iGPU rows use sustained modes Turbo mains 35 W, Turbo battery 25 W, Performance 17 W and Silent 13 W. CPU boost default on. Power source for the 17/13 W game chart runs is not separately stated and remains absent. Cyberpunk numbers use the per-profile 1080p Ultra table with FSR off. The other presets preserve AA/AF. F1 and Strange Brigade P1 values are 1% low, not minimum FPS. Frame-generation and unspecified ray-tracing states are not inferred. These runs differ from existing Windows Central HYPR-RX tests.

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

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4,944MB/s8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-reviewRead 30 September 2026CrystalDiskMark, plugged in

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

Not available

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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

Not available

BASUS ROG Xbox Ally X

Test	Game	TDP (W)	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Gaming	Not available	Not available	Not available	2.93
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	25	Not available	1.88
Gaming	Celeste	13	77	5.1
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	25	150	2.22
Gaming	Not available	17	Not available	3.2
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	150	16.55
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	Not available	13.9

Source8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-reviewRead 30 September 2026Battery section: Cyberpunk Steam Deck preset, Performance 25 W as reported, 60% brightness/about 200 nits, RGB off, 1 h 53 min. This differs from maker 17 W Performance. Celeste Silent 13 W, 25% brightness/77 nits, 5 h 6 min. Tom's Guide 02:56 row is a separate test.9Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/rog-xbox-ally-x-reviewRead 30 September 2026Tom's Guide gaming battery test, 02:56 (2.93 h)14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Full-screen-Xbox-experience-for-gaming-handhelds-Asus-ROG-Xbox-Ally-X-review.1139045.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Added observed Turbo battery 25 W runtime is Cyberpunk 2077 FHD Ultra at 150 nits for 2 h 13 min. The separately reported Performance 17 W gaming run lasts 3 h 12 min, but its exact game, brightness and refresh rate are not independently stated and are left out of that row. Wi-Fi browsing lasts 16 h 33 min at 150 nits and 13 h 54 min at maximum brightness. Firmware is not specified. Forecasts for Silent mode and cloud/emulation are excluded. Existing other-review workloads remain separate.

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

Not available

1.88h=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.

Not available

5.1h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

54.5W14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Full-screen-Xbox-experience-for-gaming-handhelds-Asus-ROG-Xbox-Ally-X-review.1139045.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Windows Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme / Radeon 890M, 24 GB / 1 TB review unit. Turbo benchmarks use the attached PSU and 35 W sustained APU limit, with CPU boost enabled by default. The later RTX 5090 XG Mobile tests are separate and excluded. Whole-system measured outlet input using Metrahit Energy, built-in screen 150 nits, Cyberpunk 2077 FHD Ultra/FSR off. Mean 54.5 W, not APU TDP or a battery charging limit. Separate external-monitor draw and stress-test peaks are excluded.

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

AAcer Predator Atlas 8 Extreme

Not available

BASUS ROG Xbox Ally X

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Turbo	Gaming	43.4
Turbo	Max load	43.4

Source14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Full-screen-Xbox-experience-for-gaming-handhelds-Asus-ROG-Xbox-Ally-X-review.1139045.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra and maximum-load table both give 43.4 dB(A) in Turbo with attached PSU, 35 W sustained. Earthworks M23R and Arta at 15 cm, ambient 24.2 dB(A). The separate per-profile maximum-noise table is not automatically labelled as gaming.

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

Not available

43.4dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode (measured)

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

Not available

43.4dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode (measured)

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

Not available

27.2°C8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-reviewRead 30 September 2026Back middle maximum after 20 minutes of CPU stress, 81 °F. Converted to °C and rounded to one decimal.

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

Not available

23.9°C8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-reviewRead 30 September 2026Grip maximum after 20 minutes of CPU stress, 75 °F. Converted to °C and rounded to one decimal. Review conversion typo is not copied.

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

Not available

81.4°C11Reviewnasilemaktech.com/rog-xbox-ally-x-reviewRead 30 September 2026Max 81.4 °C in Turbo mode plugged in (up to 35W)

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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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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 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

Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp Technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), AI noise-canceling technology1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 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 Xbox Ally X

Type	Version	Count	Side	Max speed (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	1	Top	40	USB4	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Yes
microSD card	UHS-II	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 20261x Type C USB 4 (Thunderbolt 4 compliance, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort and power delivery, 1x UHS-II microSD, 1x 3.5 mm combo jack. The overview page says DisplayPort 2.1, the spec page 1.48Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-reviewRead 30 September 2026All ports on top. USB4 port offers 40 Gbps

USB-C ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB4 or Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB-C charging

Not available

Not available

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

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

Not available

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External GPU

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USB42Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025Read 30 September 2026Connects to the ROG XG Mobile. The only port that can carry it is the USB4 port

Dock

Not available

Sold separately2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025Read 30 September 2026ROG Bulwark Dock and ROG 100W Gaming Charger Dock listed as accessories

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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Wi-Fi bands

Not available

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 2026Wi-Fi 6E (Triple band) 2x2

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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

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

Not available

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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 Xbox Ally X

Use	Game	TDP (W)	Hours (h)
Gaming	Hollow Knight: Silksong	13	9.9
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	17	2.7

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025Read 30 September 2026Display 75 %, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on, volume 50 %, online play, 1080p, 60 fps cap, low settings. Silksong in Silent (13W), Cyberpunk 2077 in Performance (17W)

Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

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9.9h=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.

Not available

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Charging standards

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USB PD 3.01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

Not available

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Charger in box

Not available

Yes8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-reviewRead 30 September 2026

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

Not available

65W8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-reviewRead 30 September 2026US review unit. ASUS says the charger varies by country

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

28Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-reviewRead 30 September 2026Dual-fan Zero Gravity cooling system

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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Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025Read 30 September 2026FAQ: customize RGB lighting, performance modes, and fan curves in ACSE

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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SSD2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025Read 30 September 2026Standard M.2 2280 drive, easily upgradeable

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

Width290Height121Depth50.9mm(11.4 × 4.8 × 2 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 202629.0 x 12.1 x 2.75 ~ 5.09 cm. Depth is the thickest point

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

715g(1.6 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 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 compatibility program, Windows Performance Fit2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025Read 30 September 2026

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

65W charger adapter, Cardboard stand8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-reviewRead 30 September 2026

Carrying case

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Links

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Product page

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rog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-20252Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025Read 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

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rog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Manual

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rog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/helpdesk_manual13Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/helpdesk_manualRead 30 September 2026Official rendered Manual & Document listing offers English RC73XA_YA user manual E27431, version 27431, dated 2025-11-14. It covers both RC73XA and RC73YA. The link is the manual download listing. PDF body could not be retrieved through the signed download and is not claimed as read.

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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