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ASUS ROG Ally X (2024)

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ROG Ally X (2024)

Released July 2024.8Press releaseasus.com/us/news/tslacvak0tyqco6zRead 5 October 2026Dated July 21, 2024 explicitly now available at Best Buy and ASUS Online Store. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Chip
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Screen size
7in
Refresh rate
120Hz
Weight
678g

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At a glance

Ports

  • USB-C USB4
  • USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • microSD card UHS-II
  • 3.5 mm audio

All specs

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General

Series
ROG Ally1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
Model numbers
RC72LA, RC72LA-ALLYX.Z1X, RC72LA-ALLYX.Z1X2TB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026US specification columns for Z1 Extreme only. The RC71L-ALLY.Z1_512 column uses a different chip and is excluded. The 1 TB and 2 TB RC72LA configurations share the published device specifications.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
Not available
Status
Available1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Current official US listing offers Buy Now or Where to buy for these exact configurations.
Predecessor
ASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)12Reviewkitguru.net/channel/computex/joao-silva/computex-2024-asus-officially-announces-the-new-rog-ally-xRead 23 October 2026KitGuru's launch report calls the original ROG Ally the predecessor of the ROG Ally X and lists the original's size and specs.13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Asus-fully-unveils-ROG-Ally-X-with-24-GB-of-RAM-higher-storage-better-design-larger-battery-and-more.843451.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the ROG Ally X is a refresh of the original ROG Ally.
Successor
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X14Reviewlaptopmag.com/gaming/rog-ally-x-vs-rog-xbox-ally-xRead 23 October 2026Laptop Mag compares the ROG Ally X with its successor, the ROG Xbox Ally X.15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Xbox-Full-screen-Experience-for-Gaming-Handhelds-Asus-ROG-Xbox-Ally-X-Review.1139045.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's ROG Xbox Ally X review calls the ROG Ally X the previous Ally X.
Launch price (US)
$799.998Press releaseasus.com/us/news/tslacvak0tyqco6zRead 5 October 2026Exact manufacturer US launch MSRP for the 1 TB Ally X or 512 GB Z1 Extreme original Ally. US dollars, local sales tax not included in the suggested price. Later store prices are not used. Full page retrieval times out or returns 500. Public official indexed launch paragraphs were read, including date, availability, exact chip/model and USD MSRP. No full direct page access is claimed.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US8Press releaseasus.com/us/news/tslacvak0tyqco6zRead 5 October 2026
Colours
Black7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact launch and current product artwork, plus review Case section explicitly describes black Ally X.
Device class
Handheld PC2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026The maker describes a Windows gaming handheld PC.
Form factor
Slate2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026Single handheld body with integrated controls.

Platform and software

OS family
Windows1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
OS at launch
Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
Latest OS
Not available
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.
Physical games
Not available
Backward compatibility
Not available
Upscaling and frame generation
RSR, AFMF2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026Current maker page describes Radeon Super Resolution and AMD Fluid Motion Frames. In-game FSR support is not relabelled as a system-level FSR version.

Processor and graphics

Chip
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
Chip brand
AMD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
Core configuration
Physical core countCoreMax clock (GHz)
8Zen 45.1
Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Eight physical Zen 4 cores, 16 threads. The schema lacks a Zen 4 core-type enum, so core_name preserves the maker architecture without an Intel P/E classification.
CPU cores
8
Max CPU clock
5.1GHz
Process
4nm1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly publishes 4 nm. Foundry not identified in this device specification.
GPU
AMD Radeon Graphics1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
GPU architecture
RDNA 31Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
GPU compute units
121Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Twelve AMD compute units.
GPU max clock
2,700MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
GPU compute (claimed)
8.6TFLOPS6Maker spec sheet (PDF)asus-event.com/pr/asusjp-spec-RC72LA.pdfRead 5 October 2026Graphics cell explicitly states maximum 8.6 TFLOPS FP32. Full sheet downloaded and rendered. About 1.9 h charging does not explicitly state empty-to-full, so charge_time_0_100_min is omitted. 7680 x 4320 external output lacks a matched refresh rate, so display_output_max is omitted.
Power modes
ModePower sourceTDP (W)
SilentBattery13
PerformanceBattery17
TurboBattery25
TurboMains30
Source5Maker product pagerog.asus.com.cn/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026Ally X exact current China maker Performance section specifies Silent 13 W, Performance 17 W, Turbo 25 W battery or 30 W AC. This agrees with the original launch review. The US Ally X page still has old 10/15 W original-Ally wording, which is not used.
Lowest TDP
13W
Highest TDP
30W
Highest TDP on battery
25W
Custom TDP
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.

Memory and storage

RAM
24GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
RAM type
LPDDR5X2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026Performance section states LPDDR5X. The current US spec tab says LPDDR5, but the exact Japan datasheet also explicitly identifies LPDDR5X-7500.
RAM speed
7,500MT/s2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026Performance section gives 7500 MHz marketing wording. The exact Japan technical sheet states LPDDR5X-7500, establishing the advertised 7500 data rate. Reviewer actual LPDDR5x-7467 is not substituted.
Memory bandwidth
Not available
Storage
1 TB, 2 TB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Advertised 1 TB and 2 TB become decimal 1000 GB and 2000 GB. Literal 512 GB is retained. No usable-capacity estimate.
Storage type
NVMe SSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
Installed drive PCIe generation
41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
Storage slots
Form factorInterfacePCIe generationPCIe lanesCountOccupied
M.2 2280PCIe NVMe441Yes
Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026One installed M.2 SSD socket. Maker identifies installed PCIe 4.0 storage and its 2230 or 2280 form factor. PCIe lane count is left out unless an exact document states it.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)asus-event.com/pr/asusjp-spec-RC72LA.pdfRead 5 October 2026SSD cell explicitly states PCI Express 4.0 x 4 NVMe/M.2. Full-size 2280 socket is separately documented by product page.
M.2 slots
1
Memory card
microSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
Card speed class
UHS-II1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
Max card size
Not available

Display

Screen size
7in(17.8 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
Native resolution
1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
Pixel density
314.7ppi
Aspect ratio
16:91Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
Panel type
IPS-level LCD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Maker says IPS-level. Native LCD subtype is not inferred from that claim.
Native panel orientation
Not available
Screen surface
Glossy6Maker spec sheet (PDF)asus-event.com/pr/asusjp-spec-RC72LA.pdfRead 5 October 2026Display surface cell explicitly says glossy. Anti-glare coating is not automatically matte.7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display section explicitly describes glossy touchscreen, even though maker says anti-glare coating.
Touchscreen
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
Built-in display refresh modes
Width (px)Height (px)Max (Hz)VRR
19201080120Yes
Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Built-in Full HD panel maximum 120 Hz, with FreeSync Premium variable refresh. External display modes excluded.
Max refresh rate
120Hz
Adaptive sync
FreeSync Premium1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
VRR lower limit
48Hz9Press articletheverge.com/2024/6/2/24169709/asus-rog-ally-x-price-release-date-inside-gaming-handheldRead 5 October 2026Exact Ally X preview explicitly states its native 7-inch panel has 48-120 Hz VRR, unchanged from original Ally. Low Framerate Compensation does not lower the native 48 Hz limit.
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
500nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
Not available
HDR formats
Not available
Second display
Not available

Controls

Stick sensor
Potentiometer9Press articletheverge.com/2024/6/2/24169709/asus-rog-ally-x-price-release-date-inside-gaming-handheldRead 5 October 2026Exact Ally X hands-on teardown and Asus technical director interview explicitly identify ALPS potentiometer sticks.
Stick layout
Offset2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly describes slightly offset joysticks in the Control section.
Touch-sensitive sticks
Not available
Replaceable stick modules
Not available
Trigger sensor
Hall effect1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
Trigger stops
Not available
D-pad
Not available
Face button labels
Xbox1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
Extra rear and grip buttons
21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Two assignable rear grip buttons. The four shoulder bumpers and triggers are excluded.
Trackpads
Not available
System-level remapping
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 28 lists primary and secondary Key Mapping in Armoury Crate SE.
System buttons
View button, Menu button, Command Center button, Armoury Crate button, POWER button, Volume buttons3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Detached controller connection
Not available
Controller mouse sensor
Not available
Fingerprint
Power button3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Motion and feedback

Gyroscope
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
Rumble
HD haptics1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
RGB lighting
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Measured

Brightness (measured)
484nits7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Uncalibrated full-white centre 484 nits in the display grid, X-Rite i 1Pro 2. Spatial average 455.8 nits is not substituted for centre. Display P3 coverage is a different target from DCI-P3. No PWM found, so frequency omitted. Decimal microSD read values are not rounded into integer fields. Generic laptop palmrest labels do not establish grip temperatures.
HDR peak brightness (measured)
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
1,383:17Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Uncalibrated contrast row from the display lab.
DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
2.97Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Factory CalMAN ColorChecker average Delta E 2000. Calibrated results are separate and not stored.
PWM frequency (measured)
Not available
3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)
3,196points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 20262560 x 1440 Time Spy Graphics subscore. Turbo 30 W AC, driver 23.40.28, 24 GB and 1 TB review unit. Overall Time Spy scores are not substituted.
3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)
2,972points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Ally X benchmark summary explicitly shows Steel Nomad Light 2972 points. Turbo 30 W AC default review settings. Steel Nomad 519 is a different benchmark.
3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)
Not available
Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)
97points10Measurementfrandroid.com/marques/asus/2084806_test-asus-rog-ally-x-avisRead 5 October 2026Theoretical Benchmarks section explicitly names Cinebench 2024. Turbo 30 W plugged in gives 97 single-core, 768 multi-core. Review unit 24 GB/1 TB, Windows 11. Exact firmware and CPU boost configuration not stated. Silent 13 W 85/438 and Performance 17 W 94/535 are different modes and not copied to the 30 W scalar.
Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)
768points10Measurementfrandroid.com/marques/asus/2084806_test-asus-rog-ally-x-avisRead 5 October 2026Same explicit Cinebench 2024 Turbo 30 W AC test. The article mislabels both USB-C ports as USB4 and prior SSD form factor 2240, so no hardware port or slot claims are taken from this source. P 3 figure is under volume wording, not proven DCI-P3 coverage and omitted.
AnTuTu (measured)
Not available
Game frame rates (measured)
GameWidth (px)Height (px)PresetUpscalingTDP (W)Power sourceAverage FPS
Cyberpunk 207719201080MediumOff30Mains34.3
Cyberpunk 207719201080MediumOff25Battery31.1
Source7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Ally X Review Settings power table, Cyberpunk 2077 FHD Medium. Sustained TDP 30 W mains and 25 W battery. Driver 23.40.28, 24 GB, 8 GB default GPU allocation. Default gaming benchmarks disable super resolution and fluid-motion frames. Ray-tracing toggle not expressly stated in this table, so it is omitted.
SSD sequential read (measured)
4,928MB/s7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026CrystalDiskMark 5.2/6 sequential Q32T1 read. WD PC SN560 SDDPNQE-1T00 1 TB. Tested in the default Turbo AC review mode.
Memory card read (measured)
Not available
Battery runtime per test (measured)
TestGameTDP (W)Brightness (nits)Hours (h)
GamingCyberpunk 2077251502.07
Wi-Fi browsingNot availableNot available15015.82
Wi-Fi browsingNot availableNot availableNot available12.35
Video playbackNot availableNot available15019.57
Max loadNot availableNot availableNot available2.13
Source7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact minute totals converted to hours. Cyberpunk Ultra 150 nits Turbo battery 25 W 2 h 04. Wi-Fi 60 Hz 150 nits 15 h 49 and 60 Hz maximum 12 h 21. Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p 150 nits 19 h 34. Maximum-load test maximum brightness 2 h 08. Firmware versions and video refresh rate are not given.
Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)
2.07h
Longest gaming test runtime (measured)
2.07h
Video runtime (measured)
19.57h
Full charge time (measured)
128min7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Device turned on with supplied 65 W adapter, full 0-100%. 100 W adapter measured 93 minutes, a separate test not used for this scalar. Both ports supported 100 W according to the reviewer, conflicting with guide 65 W max wording. Device maximum omitted.
Power draw gaming (measured)
Not available
Fan noise per mode (measured)
Power modeLoadNoise (dB(A))
Turbo 30 W ACMax load42.6
Source7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026System Noise maximum-load measurement in Turbo 30 W AC, 15 cm microphone distance. Original Ally used Earthworks M23R and Arta with ambient 23.3 dB(A). Ally X profile table gives maximum noise 42.6 dB(A). Medium-load and gaming rows are omitted where load identity is not explicit.
Max fan noise (measured)
42.6dB(A)
Fan noise while gaming (measured)
Not available
Back surface under load (measured)
39.7°C7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Rear surface maximum during stress test, Turbo 30 W AC. Room 21 °C on Ally X and 20.9 °C on original Ally. Fluke t 3000FC and Voltcraft IR-900. The lower/back thermal grid is identified by the review rear-surface photos and prose. This is a stress result, not the 39.2 °C Ally X Cyberpunk gaming result or original 38.7 °C Witcher result. Grip-specific location is not inferred from the generic laptop palmrest labels.
Grips under load (measured)
Not available
Chip temperature while gaming (measured)
Not available
Stick tests (measured)
Not available
Speaker loudness (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
685g(1.5 lb)7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Case section explicitly says the review sample tips the scale at 685 grams versus 611 grams for original Ally. These are measured whole-device weights, separate from maker 678/608 grams.

Audio

Speakers
21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
Speaker direction
Not available
Audio features
Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology, Smart Amp Technology1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Hi-Res claim is scoped to headphone output. Dolby Atmos processing does not change the count of two physical speakers.
Microphones
Not available
3.5 mm jack
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Ports and dock

Ports
TypeVersionCountSideThunderbolt or USB4DP Alt Mode
USB-CUSB41TopUSB4Yes
USB-CUSB 3.2 Gen 21TopNot availableYes
microSD cardUHS-II1TopNot availableNot available
3.5 mm audioNot available1TopNot availableNot available
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Hardware diagram pages 14-15 identifies all connectors at the top. USB-C DisplayPort 1.4 provides direct video out. Two USB-C ports are separate physical connectors, one USB4 and one USB 3.2 Gen 2.
USB-C ports
2
USB4 or Thunderbolt
Yes
USB-C charging
Not available
Video out
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Max external display
Not available
External GPU
USB47Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Connectivity section establishes USB4 external GPU connection and explicitly says XG Mobile proprietary port removed.
Dock
Sold separately2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026ROG Gaming Charger Dock appears in the separate accessories list.
Max output through dock
Not available
Dock ports
Not available

Wireless

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
Bluetooth
5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Current maker lists 5.4 and says Bluetooth version can vary with OS version. Launch reviews report 5.2, so this is the current supported value, not an assertion of launch Bluetooth 5.4.
NFC
Not available
Cellular
Not available
Network
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery energy
80Wh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
Battery capacity
Not available
Claimed battery life
UseHours (h)
Video playback11.7
Idle22.4
Source6Maker spec sheet (PDF)asus-event.com/pr/asusjp-spec-RC72LA.pdfRead 5 October 2026JEITA battery measurement method 3.0 manufacturer claims: video 11.7 hours, idle 22.4 hours. Claimed by maker, not independent measurements. Method 2.0 aggregate 25.4 hours is not forced into a different use-case field.
Battery life (claimed, min)
Not available
Battery life (claimed, max)
22.4h
Wired charging
Not available
Charging standards
USB PD3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026USB PD Fast Charging section, page 67 on Ally X and page 66 on original Ally. Version is not given.
Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)
Not available
Charge limit
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 51 explicitly recommends MyASUS Battery Health Charging Balanced mode for continuous AC use. Pages 11-12 describe Battery Health Charging settings. No exact threshold is inferred.
Bypass charging
Not available
Charger in box
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 18 gives the supplied adapter as 20 V, 3.25 A, 65 W. Appearance varies by region. Exact configuration rows preserve the adapter, not a claim for every regional bundle.
Included charger
65W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Cooling

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

Build

Built-in kickstand
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
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.

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
Width280.6Height111.3Depth45.05mm(11 × 4.4 × 1.8 in)6Maker spec sheet (PDF)asus-event.com/pr/asusjp-spec-RC72LA.pdfRead 5 October 2026One-page exact RC72LA-Z1 E 24 G 1 T Japan datasheet. Width 280.6 mm and front height 111.3 mm. Chassis height 24.7-36.9 mm excludes protrusions. Footnote 10 explicitly gives thickness from the stick tip 45.05 mm, used as maximum external depth. US rounded dimensions differ slightly, exact datasheet is preferred.
Weight
678g(1.5 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026
Weight without controllers
Not available

Certifications

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.
FCC ID
Not available
Other certifications
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In the box

In the box
ROG Ally X gaming handheld, 65W AC adapter3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual page 18 confirms that a 65 W adapter is supplied with the handheld. The product accessories are sold separately. This list names the handheld and supplied adapter. It does not assert a complete list of regional paperwork.
Carrying case
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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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Variants

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Model numberLaunch price (US)MarketsRAMStorage
RC72LA-ALLYX.Z1X$799.99US24 GB1 TB
RC72LA-ALLYX.Z1X2TBNot availableUS24 GB2 TB

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