Asus ROG Ally

Specification

General
Model Name	Asus ROG Ally
Brand	Asus
Release Date	June 2023
Price	$599 (Z1 + 256GB) $699 (Z1 Extreme + 512GB)
Where to buy?	Get the Asus ROG Ally on Amazon Get a case for the Asus ROG Ally on Amazon

Software
OS	Windows 11
Launcher
Custom Firmware (CFW)

System
CPU	AMD Ryzen Z1 AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Cores/Threads	6 cores 12 threads @ 3.2 to 4.9 GHz (Z1) 8 cores 16 threads @ 3.3 to 5.1 GHz (Z1 Extreme)
GPU	Custom RDNA3
RAM	16GB
RAM Type	LPDDR5 6400 MHz (dual channel)

Storage
Internal Storage Size	256GB/512GB
Internal Storage Type	PCIe 4 NVMe SSD
Internal Storage Speed
Expandable Storage	microSD
Expandable Storage Speed

Body
Width	280 mm
Height	113 mm
Depth	39 mm
Weight	608g
Material	Plastic
Speakers	Stereo
Colors	White
Shoulder / Trigger Buttons	Analog L2/R2
Analog Sticks	Dual with L3/R3
Rumble / vibration

Battery
Battery Capacity	40 Wh
Fast Charging	65 Watt
Avg. Battery Life (tested)	1 to 3 hours

Display
Size (inches)	7
Resolution	1920 x 1080
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Display Type	IPS
Touchscreen
Max Brightness	500 nits
Refresh Rate	120 Hz with VRR and AMD FreeSync
Protection	Gorilla Glass with DXC anti reflective coating
Screen to body ratio
Pixel Density

Connectivity
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	5.2
Network
3.5mm Headphone Jack
TV Output	via USB Type C
Ports	1 x USB Type C 1 x XG Mobile connector
Others

Miscellaneous
Other features	Supports external GPU via ROG XG Mobile, fingerprint scanner, haptic feedback

Performance
Nintendo Entertainment System	Excellent
Super Nintendo Entertainment System	Excellent
Sega Saturn	Excellent
PlayStation 1	Excellent
Nintendo 64	Excellent
Sega Dreamcast	Excellent
PlayStation 2	Excellent
Game Boy Advance	Excellent
Nintendo GameCube	Excellent
Nintendo DS	Excellent
PlayStation Portable	Excellent
Nintendo Wii	Excellent
PlayStation 3	Excellent
Nintendo Wii U	Excellent
Compatibility Sheet

Benchmarks
Passmark CPU Mark	26087 (Z1 Extreme)
Geekbench 6
Geekbench 5	Z1 Single-core: 1827 Multi-core: 7674 Z1 Extreme Single-core: 1956 Multi-core: 10917
Antutu
Cinebench R23	Z1 Extreme Single-core: 1779 Multi-core: 14960
3DMark

The world of retro gaming and portable handhelds was rocked when Asus announced the ROG Ally. This gaming handheld has caught the attention of gamers worldwide, thanks to a robust feature set and the trusted ASUS brand behind it. It has all the right features: a beautiful 120 Hz screen, a powerful processor, and an impressive design. But is it really worth getting it?

Pros

The ASUS ROG Ally’s 1080p 7 inch 120 Hz display is nothing short of stunning. Games look sharp and clear and they run incredibly smoothly. The screen’s brightness and color accuracy outshine competitors like the Steam Deck.
Its slim and comfortable form factor makes the Ally a really suitable for gamers who enjoy extended gaming sessions.
Impressive performance with the Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor. This is probably the most powerful processor you can get on a thin and light device.
Good SSD performance for faster loading times.

Cons

Limited battery life working against the ergonomics to limit gaming sessions.
7 inch makes touch-based navigation in Windows 11 challenging. Although it can be used as a productivity device, you don’t want to buy the Ally for that.
The Ally gets a little hot during strenuous gaming sessions.
SD Card reader may or may not function.