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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

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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.

ZGC-G1A1W, ZGC-G1A1W-012Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Names model ZGC-G1A1W and SKU ZGC G1A1W 01

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 20247Press articleliliputing.com/zotac-gaming-zone-is-a-ryzen-7-8840u-handheld-gaming-pc-with-an-amoled-screen-and-a-webcamRead 11 October 2026Computex 2024 announcement, 3 to 7 June 2024. The article notes the prototypes may not match the final design

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.

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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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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.

$7992Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Reproduction of the ZOTAC Gamescom 2024 pre-order release: configured with 16GB LPDDR5X, a 512GB M.2 SSD and Windows 11 Home, suggested retail price $799. Tax not stated4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026Specs box price $799 | £8205Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/zotac-zone-preordersRead 11 October 202619 August 2024: one configuration at $799

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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€8493Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Specification table: MSRP $799 / €849

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

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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 PC2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Handheld gaming PC with Windows 11 Home

Form factor

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

Slate3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Single slate body with built-in controls

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

Windows2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 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 Home2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 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.

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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.

AFMF2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Release names driver-level Fluid Motion Frames and FidelityFX Super Resolution. Only Fluid Motion Frames maps to a listed option, because no Super Resolution version is named

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 7 8840U2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Chip brand

AMD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

AMD2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

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

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.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Physical core count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
8	Zen 4	3.3	5.1

Source8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8840u.htmlRead 11 October 2026AMD Ryzen 7 8840U: 8 Zen 4 cores, 16 threads, 3.3 GHz base clock, up to 5.1 GHz boost. The chip page, not a ZOTAC clock limit

CPU cores

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Max CPU clock

5.1GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5.1GHz=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.

4nm8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8840u.htmlRead 11 October 2026TSMC 4nm FinFET

GPU

AMD Radeon Graphics1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

AMD Radeon 780M8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8840u.htmlRead 11 October 2026AMD Radeon 780M, 12 graphics cores, 2700 MHz graphics frequency

GPU architecture

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

RDNA 32Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Release: Zen 4 architecture and RDNA 3 graphics

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.

128Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8840u.htmlRead 11 October 202612 RDNA 3 compute units

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

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

2,700MHz8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8840u.htmlRead 11 October 2026Graphics Frequency 2700 MHz on the chip page

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.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Mode	TDP (W)
Quiet	8
Balanced	15
Performance	28

Source3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026One launcher profiles Quiet 8 W, Balanced 15 W and Performance 28 W. A fourth custom profile has an adjustable power slider. Power source is not stated

Lowest TDP

10W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

8W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP

30W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

28W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP on battery

25W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

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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.

Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

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

16GB2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

LPDDR5X2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 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

7,500MT/s3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 202616 GB LPDDR5X 7500 MT/s

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.

512GB2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 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-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

NVMe SSD2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 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

42Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 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.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

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

Source2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Full-sized 2280 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD

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

microSD2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Card speed class

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

UHS-II2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

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

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Display

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Screen size

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)2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Native resolution

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

1920 × 1080px3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 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

16:93Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

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

IPS-level 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.

OLED2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

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Portrait3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026The screen is a native portrait panel, used rotated. Stored in handheld orientation as 1920 x 1080

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

Yes4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026Specs box: 7-inch 120 Hz AMOLED touchscreen

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.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)	VRR
1920	1080	120	No

Source2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 20263Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20267 inch 1920x1080 120 Hz OLED. Variable Refresh Rate: No

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

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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

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

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800nits2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Release: premium 7-inch Full HD AMOLED display with up to 800 nits of brightness. The ZOTAC page lists the display as HDR. Window size and the SDR or HDR split are not stated

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.

Hall effect2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 20263Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

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.

Symmetric2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Symmetrical button layout7Press articleliliputing.com/zotac-gaming-zone-is-a-ryzen-7-8840u-handheld-gaming-pc-with-an-amoled-screen-and-a-webcamRead 11 October 2026Analog sticks are symmetrical rather than staggered

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-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

Hall effect2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 20263Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Trigger stops

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Yes2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Two-stage adjustable triggers. A switch changes between short-travel hair triggers and analog triggers

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

Xbox3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Product photos show Y at the top, X at the left, B at the right and A at the bottom

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.

23Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Two programmable grip buttons on the back4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026Controls: Hall effect analogue sticks, gyroscope, back paddles, dual touch pads

Trackpads

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22Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Twin trackpads on both sides3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20264Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

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.

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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

Power, Volume rocker, ZOTAC button, Quick Menu, Home, Start, Menu3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Power button with fingerprint reader, volume rocker, ZOTAC logo button for the One launcher, three-dot Quick Menu button, home icon button, Start and Menu

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/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Power button2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

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

Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Specification table: 6-axis gyro4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

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

Rumble3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Real rumble motors as in controllers. No trigger rumble

RGB lighting

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

Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Long RGB strip on the back

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.

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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

1,350:16Measurementnotebookcheck.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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

3,049points3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20263DMark Time Spy graphics 3049 on the Zotac Zone. The power limit is not stated

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

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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

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

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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 (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.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	TDP (W)	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	1280	720	Steam Deck	Off	25	46.9
Cyberpunk 2077	1280	720	Steam Deck	Off	15	35.5
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Steam Deck	Off	25	27.7
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Steam Deck	Off	15	19.8
Hogwarts Legacy	1280	720	Low, TAA	Not available	25	51.7
Hogwarts Legacy	1280	720	Low, TAA	Not available	15	40.5
Hogwarts Legacy	1920	1080	Low, TAA	Not available	25	35.6
Hogwarts Legacy	1920	1080	Low, TAA	Not available	15	27.9
Control	1280	720	Medium, no AA, DirectX 11	Not available	25	71
Control	1280	720	Medium, no AA, DirectX 11	Not available	15	54.8
Control	1920	1080	Medium, no AA, DirectX 11	Not available	25	38.5
Control	1920	1080	Medium, no AA, DirectX 11	Not available	15	30.3
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1280	720	High, TAA, DirectX 12	Not available	25	52.8
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1280	720	High, TAA, DirectX 12	Not available	15	41.2
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High, TAA, DirectX 12	Not available	25	35.5
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High, TAA, DirectX 12	Not available	15	28.4

Source3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Average FPS charts on the Gaming Performance page, Zotac Zone bars at 25 W and 15 W. The chart header reads 1280x720/1280x800 and the Zone runs 1280x720. Presets from the page text: Cyberpunk 2077 Steam Deck preset with no upscaling, Hogwarts Legacy Low with TAA, Control Medium with no AA on DX11, Shadow of the Tomb Raider High with TAA on DX12. The power source is not stated

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.

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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 (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.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Test	Game	TDP (W)	Hours (h)
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	10	2.37
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	15	1.82
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	20	1.42
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	30	0.95

Source3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Battery Life chart, Cyberpunk 2077: 142 minutes at 10 W, 109 at 15 W, 85 at 20 W and 57 at 30 W. Brightness is not stated

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)

0.95h=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)

2.37h=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)

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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.

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

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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.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Power mode	Noise (dB(A))
15 W	39.3
20 W	41
25 W	42.4
30 W	45.5

Source3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Fan Noise chart for 15, 20, 25 and 30 W, dBA, Uni-T UT353 meter 30 cm from the console at a 90 degree angle with the console horizontal. The load during the test is not stated

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

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

45.5dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode (measured)

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

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

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.

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

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

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77°C3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026After 20 minutes of Cyberpunk 2077 at 25 W, HWiNFO showed 77 °C for the CPU (Tctl/Tdie) and 74 °C for the iGPU, in a 24 °C room. The higher value is stored

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

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

23Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Two bottom-firing speaker grilles

Speaker direction

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Bottom-firing3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20267Press articleliliputing.com/zotac-gaming-zone-is-a-ryzen-7-8840u-handheld-gaming-pc-with-an-amoled-screen-and-a-webcamRead 11 October 2026

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.

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

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12Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Release: a front-facing camera and a microphone for video calls. TechPowerUp finds one microphone hole

3.5 mm jack

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

Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Ports and dock

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

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.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

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

Source2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Two full-speed USB4 ports at the top and bottom, UHS-II microSD card reader3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Two USB4 ports with full 40 Gbit/s, one on top and one on the bottom, both charge. 3.5 mm jack and volume rocker on top, microSD slot on the bottom5Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/zotac-zone-preordersRead 11 October 2026I/O line: 3.5mm headphone jack, 2x USB-4 with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.0, UHS-II microSD

USB-C ports

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USB4 or Thunderbolt

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USB-C charging

65W=CalculatedFrom Ports

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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/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026USB4 ports with DisplayPort output

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

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.

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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 separately2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Docking station and carrying case are separate accessories

Max output through dock

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Dock ports

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USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.0, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), USB-C power input, M.2 SSD slot3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026ZOTAC dock: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.0, HDMI, gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet, USB-C power input and an M.2 SSD slot

Wireless

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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 6E2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 20263Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20264Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 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 GHz3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E with an Intel AX210 card, which covers 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz

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.

5.22Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 20263Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20264Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 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

48.5Wh3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 202648.5 Wh, 3-cell Li-ion. The teardown reads 48.51 Wh4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

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

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

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.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

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Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

6.8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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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 3.03Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026The 65 W charger supports USB Power Delivery. Both USB4 ports can charge the device

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.

Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 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

65W3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 202665 W PD GaN charger. The package holds the console, three documents, the charger with three plug adapters and a charging cable

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.

13Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026One cooling fan and three heatsinks

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.

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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.

Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Metal built-in kickstand

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.

SSD3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026The bottom lid has eight screws. The M.2 2280 SSD sits between the fan and the left PCB. Thumbsticks need the side PCB removed and are not stored as user parts

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.

Width285Height115mm(11.2 × 4.5 in)3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Specification table: 285 x 115 x 35 mm. The depth is not qualified, so it is left out. Early pre-order listings said 310 x 135 x 40 mm. TechPowerUp says the Steam Deck (298 mm wide) is the wider device, which fits 285 mm and not 310 mm4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026Specs box: 285 x 115 x 35 mm, 692 grams

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

692g(1.5 lb)3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Specification table: 692 g4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

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

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Certifications

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Game compatibility programme

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.

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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.

ZOTAC GAMING ZONE, 65 W GaN charger with three plug adapters, USB-C charging cable, Quick start guide, Safety information pamphlet, Notice for early adopters3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Carrying case

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None3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

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

www.zotac.com/node/13174561Maker product pagezotac.com/node/1317456Read 11 October 2026Official ZOTAC page for the ZONE, found in search results. The site blocks automated access with a bot check, so the page was not opened and no spec value is taken from it

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

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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.

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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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