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AASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

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General

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Series

ROG Ally1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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.

RC71L, RC71L-ALLY.Z1X_5121Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026US specification columns for Z1 Extreme only. The RC71L-ALLY.Z1_512 column uses a different chip and is excluded.

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.

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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-2023/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-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.

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.

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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.

$699.997Press releaseasus.com/us/news/lcgmpd7irpdbdqxcRead 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.

$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.

US7Press releaseasus.com/us/news/lcgmpd7irpdbdqxcRead 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

White6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact launch and current product artwork, plus review Case section explicitly describes white original Ally.

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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-2023Read 5 October 2026The maker describes a Windows gaming handheld PC.

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

Form factor

Slate2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023Read 5 October 2026Single handheld body with integrated controls.

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

Windows1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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

OS at launch

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 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

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-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

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.

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

AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Chip brand

AMD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 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.

AASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/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 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

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Max CPU clock

5.1GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Process

4nm1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/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-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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

GPU architecture

RDNA 31Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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.

121Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026Twelve AMD compute units.

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.

2,700MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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.

AASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

Mode	Power source	TDP (W)
Silent	Battery	10
Performance	Battery	15
Turbo	Battery	25
Turbo	Mains	30

Source5Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023Read 5 October 2026Original Ally Performance section specifies Silent 10 W, Performance 15 W, Turbo 25 W battery or 30 W AC. Launch reviewer measured Quiet 9 W, noted as a different observed setting rather than changing the maker claim. All rows are sustained preset limits, not transient sPPT or fPPT boosts.

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

10W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

13W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP

30W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

35W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP on battery

25W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

17W=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

16GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

24GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

RAM type

LPDDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 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.

6,400MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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.

512GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/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.

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 SSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 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.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 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.

AASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/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.

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

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

Memory card

microSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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

Card speed class

UHS-II1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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

7in(17.8 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 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 × 1080px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-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-2023/specRead 5 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 LCD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/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-x-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.

Glossy6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.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-2023/specRead 5 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.

AASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026Built-in Full HD panel maximum 120 Hz, with FreeSync Premium variable refresh. External display modes excluded.

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

FreeSync Premium1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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

VRR lower limit

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

500nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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.

Potentiometer8Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming/rog-ally-x-vs-rog-ally-2023-whats-the-differenceRead 5 October 2026Exact Original Ally Control comparison explicitly identifies potentiometer sticks, distinct from its Hall effect triggers.

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

Offset3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact manual page 14 front hardware diagram positions left stick above the D-pad and right stick below the ABXY cluster, establishing offset layout. No nonexistent wording in the product overview is asserted.

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 effect1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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

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Face button labels

Xbox1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/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-x-2025/specRead 30 September 20262 x assignable grip buttons

Trackpads

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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

Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.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-x-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/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.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-x-2025Read 30 September 2026

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

Not available

Not available

Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

Not available

Not available

Fingerprint

Power button3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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.

HD haptics1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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

513nits6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Uncalibrated full-white centre 513 nits in the display grid, X-Rite i 1Pro 2. Spatial average 474.4 nits is not substituted for centre. Display P3 coverage is not DCI-P3. No PWM found, so frequency omitted. The review tests Cinebench R15/R23, not the schema Cinebench 2024 fields. Decimal microSD read 265.8 MB/s cannot be rounded into an integer field.

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

Not available

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

1,350:16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Uncalibrated contrast row from the display lab.

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

Not available

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

3.76Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Factory CalMAN ColorChecker average Delta E 2000. Calibrated results are separate and not stored.

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

2,854points6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 20262560 x 1440 Time Spy Graphics subscore. Turbo 30 W AC, 16 GB and 512 GB review unit. Original review settings. Overall Time Spy scores are not substituted.

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

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

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

Not available

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 (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

Source6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Own original Z1 Extreme rows from the Gaming Performance comparison charts, Turbo 30 W AC default review mode, 16 GB and 512 GB unit. Witcher 3 Full HD Ultra/HBAO+ 27.5 average and P1 26. GTA V Full HD Highest 4 x MSAA plus FX and 16 x AF 25.7 average and P1 16.9. Final Fantasy XV benchmark Full HD High Quality 27.7 average. Minimum frame rates are not substituted for P1. Upscaling and ray-tracing settings not explicitly stated in these chart captions are omitted.

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

4,229MB/s6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026CrystalDiskMark 5.2/6 sequential Q32T1 read. Micron 2400 MTFDKBK512QFM 512 GB. Tested in the default Turbo AC review mode.

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

Not available

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 (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

Source6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact minute totals converted to hours. Witcher 3 Ultra 150 nits battery Turbo 25 W 0 h 57. Wi-Fi 150 nits 60 Hz 465 min and 120 Hz 444 min, maximum brightness 60 Hz 397 min and 120 Hz 355 min. Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p 150 nits 9 h 28. Different refresh settings remain separate rows and are identified here. Firmware versions and video refresh rate are not given.

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.

0.95h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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.

0.95h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

5.1h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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

9.47h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Not available

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

90min6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Device turned on with supplied 65 W adapter, full 0-100%. Reviewer reports full charge 90 minutes. The prose next to 80% has a typo, so no intermediate claim is stored.

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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

AASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Turbo 30 W AC	Max load	39.2

Source6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026System Noise maximum-load Turbo 30 W AC 39.2 dB(A), Earthworks M23R and Arta at 15 cm, ambient 23.3 dB(A). Gaming and medium-load rows omitted where workload identity is not explicit.

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

39.2dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode (measured)

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

37.9°C6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Rear grid maximum 37.9 °C during Turbo 30 W AC stress test, room 20.9 °C. Fluke t 3000FC and Voltcraft IR-900. Witcher 3 rear maximum 38.7 °C is a different workload. Upper-edge exhaust hot spots up to 49 °C are not the back grid surface. Generic laptop palmrest labels do not establish actual handheld grip temperatures.

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.

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

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

611g(1.3 lb)10Measurementnotebookcheck.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 2026The newer comparison review Case section explicitly says Ally X tips the scale at 685 g compared with 611 g for the original ROG Ally. The 611 g is the reviewer measured original Z1 Extreme sample, not the newer Ally X weight. This separately corroborates the original review weight 611 g.

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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-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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

Speaker direction

Not available

Not available

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-2023/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-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.

Not available

Not available

3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 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.

AASUS 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

Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Hardware diagram pages 14-15 identifies all connectors at the top. USB-C DisplayPort 1.4 provides direct video out. The XG Mobile combo has a USB-C connector and a separate proprietary PCIe connector, each counted once. It is not two USB-C ports.

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

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB4 or Thunderbolt

Not available

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB-C charging

65W=CalculatedFrom Ports

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.

Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Proprietary6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Connectivity section establishes Original proprietary ROG XG Mobile connector. Master guide pages 34-36 independently documents activation of the external GPU.

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

Sold separately2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023Read 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-x-2025Read 30 September 2026ROG Bulwark Dock and ROG 100W Gaming Charger Dock listed as accessories

Max output through dock

Not available

Not available

Dock ports

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/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-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.

40Wh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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.

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

AASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

Use	Hours (h)
Gaming	1.5
Video playback	6.8

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023Read 5 October 2026Original Ally Battery section claims Heavy Gaming up to 1.5 hours and Netflix & YouTube up to 6.8 hours. The latter is stored as video playback. Game, TDP, brightness and video settings are not published. These are maker claims, not review measurements.

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

65W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Ally page 66 explicitly specifies 5-65 W to achieve maximum charging speed. Adapter rating alone is not used as the device maximum.

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Charging standards

USB PD3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.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-x-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.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/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.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-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.

65W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

22Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023Read 5 October 2026Zero Gravity cooling uses a dual fan design.

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.

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-x-2025Read 30 September 2026FAQ: customize RGB lighting, performance modes, and fan curves in ACSE

Build

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Built-in kickstand

No6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review explicitly lists no integrated 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-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.

Width280Height111mm(11 × 4.4 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026Published US axes W x D x H in landscape use. Width 28.0 cm becomes 280 mm. Front height 11.1 cm becomes 111 mm. The 21.2-32.4 mm chassis-depth range excludes stick tips, so depth is omitted.

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.

608g(1.3 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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

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-x-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 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.

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

rog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-20231Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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

rog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 202668-page English guide opened. Hardware, controls and charging sections read. E25271, revised edition V5, October 2024.

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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