ROG Xbox Ally review

The ROG Xbox Ally is the lower-specified version of the Ally X with the same Xbox-first software. The ASUS store lists an AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor with 4 cores and 8 threads at up to 3.8GHz, 16GB of LPDDR5 6400 RAM and a 512GB SSD running Windows 11 Home. The 7-inch 1920 x 1080 IPS-level touchscreen runs at 120Hz with FreeSync Premium, 500 nits and Gorilla Glass Victus. The 60Whr battery is smaller than the Ally X's 80Wh, but ASUS says 30 minutes of charging takes it from 0% to 50%. Like the Ally X, it boots into the Xbox full screen experience and can run Xbox and other PC game stores. The four-core Z2 A is aimed at lighter and older PC games rather than the newest demanding releases, so check your games before buying. ASUS's store did not show a USD price we could verify. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

Xbox players who mostly play lighter PC games

Price

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Key features

• AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, 4 cores and 8 threads up to 3.8GHz
• 7-inch 1920 x 1080 IPS-level touchscreen at 120Hz and 500 nits
• 16GB of LPDDR5 6400 RAM and a 512GB SSD
• 60Whr battery that charges from 0% to 50% in 30 minutes
• Gorilla Glass Victus with FreeSync Premium

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Same Xbox full screen experience as the ROG Xbox Ally X
• Strength: ASUS states a 30 minute charge from 0% to 50%
• Strength: Full 1080p 120Hz screen
• Weakness: Ryzen Z2 A has 4 cores, fewer than the Z2 Extreme in the Ally X
• Weakness: 60Whr battery is smaller than the Ally X's 80Wh
• Weakness: No USD price we could verify on the ASUS store page

Key facts

• Processor: AMD Ryzen Z2 A
• Memory and storage: 16GB LPDDR5, 512GB SSD
• Screen: 7-inch 1080p, 120Hz, 500 nits
• Battery: 60Whr

Where it ranks

ROG Xbox Ally is No. 6 in our Best Handheld Gaming Consoles verdict.