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General

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Series

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

ROG Ally1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

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

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.

RC73YA, RC73YA-NH002W, RC73YA-XB_ALLY.Z2A.16, ALLY-RC73YA-0021WZZ11Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026Global spec page lists ALLY-RC73YA-0021WZZ1. The DE page lists RC73YA-NH002W. US page lists RC73YA-XB_ALLY.Z2A.163Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-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.

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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

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.

Available3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026ASUS Store price $599.99 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.

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.

ASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)12Press 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.13Maker 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.

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.

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.

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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.

$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.

$599.996Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2025/09/25/pre-order-rog-xbox-ally-x-and-rog-ally-starting-todayRead 30 September 2026USD $599.99 (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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€5994Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251010065048/https://rog.asus.com/de/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026ASUS Germany estore price 599,00 EUR in the Wayback Machine snapshot of 2025-10-10

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

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

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

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.

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Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

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.

Handheld PC2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026

Form factor

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

Slate2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026

Platform and software

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OS family

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

Windows1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

OS at launch

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

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Latest OS

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Built-in game stores

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.

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

Physical games

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Backward compatibility

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Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

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.

RSR, AFMF2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026ACSE supports RSR, RIS and AFMF5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/z2-a.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Processor and graphics

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Chip

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

AMD Ryzen Z2 A1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Chip brand

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

AMD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-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.

AASUS 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.

BASUS ROG Xbox Ally

Physical core count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
4	Zen 2	2.8	3.8

Source5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/z2-a.htmlRead 30 September 2026Chip maker AMD's page. 4 Zen 2 cores, 8 threads, base 2.8 GHz, max boost 3.8 GHz

CPU cores

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Max CPU clock

5.1GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

3.8GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Process

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.

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GPU

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

AMD Radeon Graphics1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

GPU architecture

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

RDNA 25Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/z2-a.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.

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

85Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/z2-a.htmlRead 30 September 2026Graphics Core Count 8 (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.

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

1,800MHz5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/z2-a.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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

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.

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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.

AASUS 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.

BASUS ROG Xbox Ally

Mode	Power source	TDP (W)
Silent	Battery	10
Performance	Battery	15
Performance	Mains	15

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026Performance mode (15W) with power plugged in (AC). Silent mode (10W) and Performance mode (15W) from the battery life footnote

Lowest TDP

13W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

10W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP

30W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

15W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP on battery

25W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

15W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

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.

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Memory and storage

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RAM

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

16GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

RAM type

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.

LPDDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

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

7,500MT/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.

6,400MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 202616GB LPDDR5 on board (6400MT/s dual channel)

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 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.

512GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

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

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

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

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

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

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-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.

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 Xbox Ally

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-2025/specRead 30 September 2026512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2280)

M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

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Memory card

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

microSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Card speed class

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

UHS-II1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-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

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

7in(17.8 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Native resolution

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

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Pixel density

314.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

314.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

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

16:91Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-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 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.

IPS-level LCD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026Display specification: IPS-level, not a confirmed native IPS panel subtype.

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

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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.

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.

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Touchscreen

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-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.

AASUS 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.

BASUS ROG Xbox Ally

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

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

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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

FreeSync Premium1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026AMD FreeSync Premium

VRR lower limit

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.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

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

500nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-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.

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.

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Stick 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.

Offset10Reviewnasilemaktech.com/rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Xbox controller layout with the asymmetrical joysticks

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

Hall effect1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Trigger stops

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D-pad

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Face button labels

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

Xbox1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-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.

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.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 20262 x assignable grip buttons

Trackpads

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System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

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.

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

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, Xbox button, Library button2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 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 button3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-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.

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

HD haptics1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026Haptics: HD haptics

RGB lighting

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026AURA SYNC: Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026

Measured

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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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.

63points8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026PC benchmarks table, plugged in. R24. Review calls base Ally PC benchmark Turbo 25 W, inconsistent with its game 20 W and AMD 20 W configurable ceiling. The score is retained with this limitation.

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

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.

304points8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026PC benchmarks table, plugged in. R24. Base Ally profile name/TDP is inconsistent within review, so no exact power setting is inferred.

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.

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

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.

BASUS ROG Xbox Ally

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	TDP (W)	Power source	Average FPS
Ashes of the Singularity	1920	1080	Normal	Not available	20	Mains	42.8
Ashes of the Singularity	1920	1080	Heavy	Not available	20	Mains	29.9
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	FSR 2.1 Auto	20	Mains	31.24
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Steam Deck	FSR 2.1 Auto	20	Mains	27.32
Forza Horizon 5	1920	1080	Extreme	Off	20	Mains	17
Forza Horizon 5	1920	1080	Medium	Off	20	Mains	43
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High	Not available	20	Mains	25
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Highest	Not available	20	Mains	21

Source8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Gaming benchmarks section. Mains, Turbo 20 W, 4 GB VRAM. 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.

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

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.

3,293MB/s8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026CrystalDiskMark, plugged in

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.

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

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.

BASUS ROG Xbox Ally

Test	Game	TDP (W)	Hours (h)
Gaming	Not available	Not available	2.47
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	20	1.8
Gaming	Celeste	6	7.1

Source8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Battery section: Cyberpunk Steam Deck preset, Turbo 20 W, 68% brightness/about 200 nits, 1 h 48 min. Celeste Silent 6 W, 25% brightness, 7 h 6 min. Claimed Silent 10 W is a separate maker profile. Tom's Guide 02:28 row retains its own test.9Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Tom's Guide gaming battery test, 02:28 (2.47 h)

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

2.07h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

1.8h=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.

2.07h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

7.1h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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

19.57h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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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.

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.

95min10Reviewnasilemaktech.com/rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 20260 to 100 % in 95 minutes with the included 65W charger. Peak intake about 62W

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

AASUS 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.

BASUS ROG Xbox Ally

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

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

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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

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.

27.2°C8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-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

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25.6°C8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Grip maximum after 20 minutes of CPU stress, 78 °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

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62.1°C10Reviewnasilemaktech.com/rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026SoC max 62.1 °C in their game tests

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

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.

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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.

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

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Speaker direction

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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.

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-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.

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3.5 mm jack

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-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.

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

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.

BASUS ROG Xbox Ally

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 20262x 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 names DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.08Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Power button, jack, microSD reader and two USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports on top

USB-C ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB4 or Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

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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.

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-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.

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External GPU

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.

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Dock

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.

Sold separately2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026ROG Bulwark or Gaming Charger Dock

Max output through dock

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Dock ports

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Wi-Fi bands

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

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

Bluetooth

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.

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-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.

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

60Wh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-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.

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

AASUS 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.

BASUS ROG Xbox Ally

Use	Game	TDP (W)	Hours (h)
Gaming	Hollow Knight: Silksong	10	5.4
Gaming	Forza Horizon 5	15	2.3

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026Display 75 %, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on, volume 50 %, online play, 720p, 60 fps cap. Silksong low settings in Silent (10W), Forza Horizon 5 default settings in Performance (15W)

Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

22.4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

5.4h=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

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.

USB PD 3.01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C / DisplayPort 1.4 / Power Delivery 3.0

Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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.

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Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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Charger in box

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.

Yes8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-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.

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

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

Cooling

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Fans

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

28Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Dual-fan 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.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-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

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.

SSD2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-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.

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.

Width290Height121Depth50.9mm(11.4 × 4.8 × 2 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-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.

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

670g(1.5 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-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

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 compatibility program, Windows Performance Fit2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026

FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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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.

Manual, Cardboard stand, 65W charger8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026

Carrying case

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None8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026It does not come with a carrying case

Links

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Product page

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

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

Spec sheet

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

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

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.

rog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/helpdesk_manual11Maker 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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