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ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) vs ASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)
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42 of 156 fields differ
- 33 different values
- 9 known for one only
- 65 the same
- 49 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 51 handheld consoles.
- Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)A: 2.07hB: 0.95hROG Ally X (2024) is 1.12 h higher.
- Longest gaming test runtime (measured)A: 2.07hB: 0.95hROG Ally X (2024) is 1.12 h higher.
- BatteryA: 80WhB: 40WhROG Ally X (2024) is 40 Wh higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AROG Ally X (2024): 280.6 × 111.3 mm
- BROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023): 280 × 111 mm
Weight
0 to 1,000 g
Weight (measured)
A685g
B611g
Weight
A678g
B608g
All 165 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
2 of 9 differ
Series
Model numbers
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
Not available
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Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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.
Not available
Successor
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.
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally11Press articlepcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/this-is-the-ally-2-100-percent-asus-says-the-rog-xbox-ally-is-a-bona-fide-successor-to-the-first-two-handhelds-but-the-originals-will-still-get-new-xbox-featuresRead 23 October 2026PC Gamer quotes ASUS saying the ROG Xbox Ally is the successor to the ROG Ally and the ROG Ally X.12Maker product pagerog.asus.com/ph/articles/rog-ally/rog-ally-vs-rog-xbox-ally-and-rog-xbox-ally-x-all-the-improvements-in-the-newest-rog-gaming-handheldsRead 23 October 2026ASUS says the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X are the next generation after the original ROG Ally.
Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
Not available
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Markets
Colours
Device class
Form factor
Platform and software
0 of 7 differ
OS family
OS at launch
Latest OS
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Built-in game stores
Physical games
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Backward compatibility
Not available
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Upscaling and frame generation
RSR, AFMF2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023Read 5 October 2026Original product overview explicitly names Radeon Super Resolution. Current AFMF support is separately established by the existing manufacturer 15 tips guide. In-game FSR support is not a system-level FSR version.4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/articles/guides/15-tips--shortcuts-to-set-up-and-optimize-your-rog-allyRead 5 October 2026Current maker guide paragraph 86 explicitly supports AMD Fluid Motion Frames in per-game profiles, also named in the Command Center list. The guide includes the original Z1 Extreme Ally in its model table. This is current software support, not a launch feature. RSR is independently stated by the exact original overview.
Processor and graphics
3 of 16 differ
Chip
Chip brand
Core configuration
AASUS ROG Ally X (2024)
| Physical core count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Zen 4 | 5.1 |
BASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)
| Physical core count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Zen 4 | 5.1 |
CPU cores
8
8
Max CPU clock
5.1GHz
5.1GHz
Process
GPU
GPU architecture
GPU compute units
GPU max clock
GPU compute (claimed)
Not available
Power modes
AASUS ROG Ally X (2024)
| Mode | Power source | TDP (W) |
|---|---|---|
| Silent | Battery | 13 |
| Performance | Battery | 17 |
| Turbo | Battery | 25 |
| Turbo | Mains | 30 |
BASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)
| Mode | Power source | TDP (W) |
|---|---|---|
| Silent | Battery | 10 |
| Performance | Battery | 15 |
| Turbo | Battery | 25 |
| Turbo | Mains | 30 |
Lowest TDP
13W
10W
Highest TDP
30W
30W
Highest TDP on battery
25W
25W
Custom TDP
Memory and storage
5 of 12 differ
RAM
RAM type
RAM speed
Memory bandwidth
Not available
Not available
Storage
Storage type
Installed drive PCIe generation
Storage slots
AASUS 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.
BASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)
| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2230 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 1 | Yes |
M.2 slots
1
1
Memory card
Card speed class
Max card size
Not available
Not available
Display
1 of 17 differ
Screen size
Native resolution
Pixel density
314.7ppi
314.7ppi
Aspect ratio
Panel type
Native panel orientation
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
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
Built-in display refresh modes
AASUS ROG Ally X (2024)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max (Hz) | VRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 | Yes |
BASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max (Hz) | VRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 | Yes |
Max refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Adaptive sync
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
Not available
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HDR formats
Not available
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Second display
Not available
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Controls
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Stick sensor
Stick layout
Touch-sensitive sticks
Not available
Not available
Replaceable stick modules
Not available
Not available
Trigger sensor
Trigger stops
Not available
Not available
D-pad
Not available
Not available
Face button labels
Extra rear and grip buttons
Trackpads
Not available
Not available
System-level remapping
System buttons
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
View button, Menu button, Command Center button, Armoury Crate button, POWER button, Volume buttons3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Detached controller connection
Not available
Not available
Controller mouse sensor
Not available
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Motion and feedback
0 of 3 differ
Gyroscope
Measured
18 of 30 differ
Brightness (measured)
HDR peak brightness (measured)
Not available
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Contrast ratio (measured)
DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
PWM frequency (measured)
Not available
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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)
3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)
Not available
3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)
Not available
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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)
Not available
Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)
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AnTuTu (measured)
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Game frame rates (measured)
AASUS 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 |
BASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)
| Game | Width (px) | Height (px) | Preset | TDP (W) | Power source | Average FPS | 1 % low FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Witcher 3 | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra Graphics & Postprocessing (HBAO+) | 30 | Mains | 27.5 | 26 |
| GTA V | 1920 | 1080 | Highest, AA 4x MSAA + FX, AF 16x | 30 | Mains | 25.7 | 16.9 |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark | 1920 | 1080 | High Quality | 30 | Mains | 27.7 | Not available |
SSD sequential read (measured)
Memory card read (measured)
Not available
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Battery runtime per test (measured)
AASUS 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 |
BASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)
| Test | Game | TDP (W) | Brightness (nits) | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming | The Witcher 3 | 25 | 150 | 0.95 |
| Wi-Fi browsing | Not available | Not available | 150 | 7.75 |
| Wi-Fi browsing | Not available | Not available | 150 | 7.4 |
| Wi-Fi browsing | Not available | Not available | Not available | 6.62 |
| Wi-Fi browsing | Not available | Not available | Not available | 5.92 |
| Video playback | Not available | Not available | 150 | 9.47 |
Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)
2.07h
0.95h
Longest gaming test runtime (measured)
2.07h
0.95h
Video runtime (measured)
19.57h
9.47h
Full charge time (measured)
Power draw gaming (measured)
Not available
Not available
Fan noise per mode (measured)
AASUS ROG Ally X (2024)
| Power mode | Load | Noise (dB(A)) |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo 30 W AC | Max load | 42.6 |
BASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)
| Power mode | Load | Noise (dB(A)) |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo 30 W AC | Max load | 39.2 |
Max fan noise (measured)
42.6dB(A)
39.2dB(A)
Fan noise while gaming (measured)
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Back surface under load (measured)
Grips under load (measured)
Not available
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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)
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Stick tests (measured)
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Speaker loudness (measured)
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Weight (measured)
Audio
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Speakers
Speaker direction
Not available
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Audio features
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.
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-2023/specRead 5 October 2026Hi-Res claim is scoped to headphone output. Dolby Atmos processing does not change the count of two physical speakers.
Microphones
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Ports and dock
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Ports
AASUS 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 |
BASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)
| Type | Version | Count | Side | DP Alt Mode | Max charging input (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | Top | Yes | 65 |
| Other | ROG XG Mobile proprietary interface | 1 | Top | Not available | Not available |
| microSD card | UHS-II | 1 | Top | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Top | Not available | Not available |
USB-C ports
2
1
USB4 or Thunderbolt
Yes
Not available
USB-C charging
Not available
65W
Video out
Max external display
Not available
Not available
External GPU
Dock
Max output through dock
Not available
Not available
Dock ports
Not available
Not available
Wireless
0 of 6 differ
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
NFC
Not available
Not available
Cellular
Not available
Not available
Network
Not available
Not available
Battery and charging
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Battery energy
Battery capacity
Not available
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Claimed battery life
AASUS ROG Ally X (2024)
| Use | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 11.7 |
| Idle | 22.4 |
BASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)
| Use | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Gaming | 1.5 |
| Video playback | 6.8 |
Battery life (claimed, min)
Not available
Not available
Battery life (claimed, max)
22.4h
6.8h
Wired charging
Not available
Charging standards
Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Charge limit
Bypass charging
Not available
Not available
Charger in box
Cooling
0 of 3 differ
Fans
Vapor chamber
Not available
Not available
Custom fan curve
Build
1 of 3 differ
Built-in kickstand
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
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User-replaceable parts
Dimensions and weight
2 of 3 differ
Dimensions
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.
Weight
Weight without controllers
Not available
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Certifications
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Game compatibility programme
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.
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
Not available
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Other certifications
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In the box
1 of 2 differ
In the box
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.
ROG Ally gaming handheld, 65W AC adapter3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.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
Not available
Not available
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
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 number
Not available
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Warranty
None of 1 known
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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