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General

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Series

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

Steam Deck3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 2026

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

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

101011Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026All Steam Deck LCD variants are identified by model number 1010

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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

15 July 202112Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026Valve revealed the Steam Deck on July 15, 2021

Status

Available3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026ASUS Store price $599.99 with Buy Now on 2026-09-30

Discontinued10Press articlepcgamer.com/hardware/valve-has-quietly-discontinued-the-last-lcd-steam-deck-modelRead 30 September 2026Steam store note quoted: We are no longer producing the Steam Deck LCD 256 GB model. Once sold out, it will no longer be available. steamdeck.com still lists it without a price on 2026-09-30

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

ASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)12Press articlepcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/this-is-the-ally-2-100-percent-asus-says-the-rog-xbox-ally-is-a-bona-fide-successor-to-the-first-two-handhelds-but-the-originals-will-still-get-new-xbox-featuresRead 23 October 2026PC Gamer quotes ASUS saying the ROG Xbox Ally is the successor to the ROG Ally and the ROG Ally X.13Maker product pagerog.asus.com/ph/articles/rog-ally/rog-ally-vs-rog-xbox-ally-and-rog-xbox-ally-x-all-the-improvements-in-the-newest-rog-gaming-handheldsRead 23 October 2026ASUS says the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X are the next generation after the original ROG Ally.

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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.

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Valve Steam Deck OLED11Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026Valve released a formal refresh in November 2023, the Steam Deck OLED

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$599.996Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2025/09/25/pre-order-rog-xbox-ally-x-and-rog-ally-starting-todayRead 30 September 2026USD $599.99 (ERP)

$3994Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220831133737/https://www.steamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 2026Launch prices by tier: 64GB eMMC $399, 256GB NVMe $529, 512GB NVMe $649. The stored $399 is the 64GB tier. Valve later cut the 256GB model to $399 when the OLED launched in November 2023

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.

€5994Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251010065048/https://rog.asus.com/de/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026ASUS Germany estore price 599,00 EUR in the Wayback Machine snapshot of 2025-10-10

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

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.

US, CA, GB, EU, JP, KR, TW, HK4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220831133737/https://www.steamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 2026Archived maker page Regional Availability: US, Canada, EU, UK shipping. Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong through Komodo. These are historical marketed regions, not current stock claims.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

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

Handheld PC3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as All-in-one portable PC gaming

Form factor

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

Slate11Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026The display is bookended by two non-removable controllers

Platform and software

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OS family

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

SteamOS1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

OS at launch

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

SteamOS 3.02Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230604145812/https://www.steamdeck.com/en/techRead 30 September 2026Software section: SteamOS 3.0 (Arch-based).

Latest OS

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Built-in game stores

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

Steam7Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/softwareRead 30 September 2026

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

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Processor and graphics

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Chip

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

AMD custom APU Aerith12Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026Codename Aerith, TSMC N7. The maker says 7 nm AMD APU

Chip brand

AMD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

AMD1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 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 Xbox Ally

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

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

BValve Steam Deck LCD

Physical core count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
4	Zen 2	2.4	3.5

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32)

CPU cores

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Max CPU clock

3.8GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

3.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Process

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7nm1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

GPU

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

AMD custom RDNA 2 GPU1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.6GHz (1.6 TFlops FP32). The 2023 page said 1.0-1.6GHz

GPU architecture

RDNA 25Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/z2-a.htmlRead 30 September 2026

RDNA 21Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 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.

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

81Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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

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

1,600MHz1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 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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1.6TFLOPS1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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 Xbox Ally

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

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

BValve Steam Deck LCD

Power source	TDP (W)
Battery	4
Battery	15

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as APU power: 4-15W. The two rows are the ends of that range, not named presets6Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/faqRead 30 September 2026Docking does not improve performance. Steam Deck runs at full performance in portable mode, so the range applies on battery

Lowest TDP

10W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

4W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP

15W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

15W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP on battery

15W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

15W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

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Memory and storage

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RAM

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

16GB1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

RAM type

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

LPDDR51Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 202616GB LPDDR5 on board (6400MT/s dual channel)

5,500MT/s1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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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88GB/s12Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026LPDDR5-5500 at 5500 MT/s (88 GB/s)

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

64, 256, 512GB1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026The page lists 64GB and 512GB models as available while supplies last. This page covers the 256GB model4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220831133737/https://www.steamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 2026

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

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

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

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

2 to 32Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230604145812/https://www.steamdeck.com/en/techRead 30 September 20264Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220831133737/https://www.steamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 202613Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/steam-deckRead 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 Xbox Ally

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2280)

BValve Steam Deck LCD

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	3	1	Yes

Source2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230604145812/https://www.steamdeck.com/en/techRead 30 September 2026All models use socketed 2230 M.2 modules. Not intended for end-user replacement. The slot can accept NVMe. The installed 64GB card is eMMC.

M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

Memory card

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

microSD1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Card speed class

UHS-II1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

UHS-I1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

7in(17.8 cm)1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Native resolution

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

1280 × 800px1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Pixel density

314.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

215.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

16:91Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

16:102Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230604145812/https://www.steamdeck.com/en/techRead 30 September 2026Published as 1280 x 800px (16:10 aspect ratio)

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

IPS1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as Optically bonded IPS LCD for enhanced readability

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.

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Touchscreen

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

Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 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 Xbox Ally

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

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

BValve Steam Deck LCD

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1280	800	60

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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

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VRR lower limit

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

500nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

400nits1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as 400 nits typical

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.

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Stick layout

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

Symmetric9Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/pressRead 30 September 2026Read from the Steam Deck LCD press rendering: both sticks sit level above the trackpads

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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Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Replaceable stick modules

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Trigger sensor

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

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Trigger stops

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D-pad

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Cross9Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/pressRead 30 September 2026

Face button labels

Xbox1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026A B X Y buttons

Xbox9Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/pressRead 30 September 2026Read from the press rendering: Y top, X left, B right, A 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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 20262 x assignable grip buttons

41Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as 4 x assignable grip buttons

Trackpads

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21Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

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

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System buttons

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

Steam, Quick Access12Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026Input list: Steam and Quick Access buttons besides the gamepad controls

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

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Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

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

Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026Haptics: HD haptics

HD haptics1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as HD haptics

RGB lighting

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

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Measured

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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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 Xbox Ally

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

Source8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Gaming benchmarks section. Mains, Turbo 20 W, 4 GB VRAM. In-game frame generation and path tracing disabled where stated. Disabling path tracing does not prove all ray tracing disabled. Driver AFMF may affect Ally X frame counts. All listed rows checked against prose.

BValve Steam Deck LCD

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

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

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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 Xbox Ally

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

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

BValve Steam Deck LCD

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

1.8h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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Longest gaming test runtime (measured)iLongest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally lightest game or best possible use.

7.1h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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

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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.

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

25.6°C8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Grip maximum after 20 minutes of CPU stress, 78 °F. Converted to °C and rounded to one decimal. Review conversion typo is not copied.

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

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

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Stick tests (measured)iReviewer tests of the built-in sticks. Method, firmware, calibration and transport settings belong in source notes.

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

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

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Audio

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SpeakersiBuilt-in speaker drivers on the handheld, with its controllers attached. Excludes speakers in a separate dock or headset.

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

23Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as stereo speakers

Speaker direction

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Front-facing13Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/steam-deckRead 30 September 2026Stereo speakers below the front panel

Audio features

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

Stereo with embedded DSP1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 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

21Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as Dual microphone array

3.5 mm jack

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

Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 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 Xbox Ally

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 20262x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort and power delivery, 1x UHS-II microSD, 1x 3.5 mm combo jack. The overview page names DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.08Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Power button, jack, microSD reader and two USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports on top

BValve Steam Deck LCD

Type	Version	Count	Side	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Not available	Yes	45
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Top	Not available	Not available
microSD card	UHS-I	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt-mode support, USB 3.2 Gen 2, PD3.0 45W power input2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230604145812/https://www.steamdeck.com/en/techRead 30 September 202613Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/steam-deckRead 30 September 20263.5mm headset jack up top

USB-C ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB4 or Thunderbolt

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USB-C charging

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45W=CalculatedFrom Ports

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.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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

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Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate60 Hz1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz

External GPU

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Dock

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

Sold separately5Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/dockRead 30 September 2026Published as Docking Station, sold separately

Max output through dock

AASUS ROG Xbox Ally

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BValve Steam Deck LCD

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60
2560	1440	120

Source5Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/dockRead 30 September 2026Published as Supports up to 4k 60hz, or 1440p 120hz

Dock ports

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DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 3 x USB-A 3.1 Gen1, USB-C power delivery passthrough input5Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/dockRead 30 September 2026

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Dual-band Wi-Fi radio, 2.4GHz and 5GHz, 2 x 2 MIMO, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Wi-Fi bands

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

5.01Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 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.

60Wh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

40Wh1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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

Not available

5,200mAh12Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026

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

AASUS ROG Xbox Ally

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

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

BValve Steam Deck LCD

Use	Hours (from) (h)	Hours (h)
Gaming	2	8

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as 2 - 8 hours of gameplay

Battery life (claimed, min)

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2h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life (claimed, max)

5.4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

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45W1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as PD3.0 Type C power supply, 45W, 1.5m cable

Charging standards

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

USB PD 3.01Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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Yes15Press releasestore.steampowered.com/news/postsRead 30 September 2026May 22, 2025 SteamOS 3.7.8 first stable 3.7 release. General: Added Battery Charge Limit control to Settings->Power.

Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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Charger in box

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

Yes3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 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.

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

45W3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 2026

Cooling

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Fans

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

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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.

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

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Build

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Built-in kickstand

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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

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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.

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

Width298Height117Depth49mm(11.7 × 4.6 × 1.9 in)1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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.

670g(1.5 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

669g(1.5 lb)1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as Approx. 669 grams

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

Deck Verified8Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/verifiedRead 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

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

Carrying case, 45W power supply3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 2026Compare Steam Decks table, 256GB LCD4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220831133737/https://www.steamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 202614Owner's manualcdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1675200/manuals/SteamDeckManual022022.pdfRead 30 September 2026Introduction states Deck, power supply and travel case included. Dock purchased separately.

Carrying case

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

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Links

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Product page

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

www.steamdeck.com/en/deck3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

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

www.steamdeck.com/en/tech/deck1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Manual

rog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/helpdesk_manual11Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/helpdesk_manualRead 30 September 2026Official rendered Manual & Document listing offers English RC73XA_YA user manual E27431, version 27431, dated 2025-11-14. It covers both RC73XA and RC73YA. The link is the manual download listing. PDF body could not be retrieved through the signed download and is not claimed as read.

cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1675200/manuals/SteamDeckManual022022.pdf14Owner's manualcdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1675200/manuals/SteamDeckManual022022.pdfRead 30 September 2026Valve Steam Deck product manual, February 2022 document.

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

None of 1 known

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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