Asus

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally | Handheld Gaming Console | AMD Ryzen Z2 A Processor | 7" Full HD 120Hz IPS 500nits Touchscreen | 16G

Gaming

Our Take

The ASUS ROG Ally (Xbox edition) is a Windows 11 handheld gaming PC aimed at players who want console-style portability without sacrificing access to their existing PC game library. It competes directly with Valve's Steam Deck and Lenovo's Legion Go, sitting at the more capable end of the handheld market thanks to AMD's latest mobile silicon.

Key Features

AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor with integrated RDNA graphics handles modern titles at 720p–1080p depending on demand

7-inch IPS touchscreen running at 1080p resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 500 nits peak brightness

16GB LPDDR5 RAM across a dual-channel configuration

512GB PCIe SSD with a microSD slot for additional storage

Xbox branding indicates deep integration with Xbox Game Pass and the Xbox app out of the box

Windows 11 Home gives full access to Steam, Epic, and other PC storefronts

Our Verdict

Best suited to Game Pass subscribers and PC gamers who want one library across devices. If you're already invested in Windows gaming, the display and performance make a compelling case. Steam Deck users happy in SteamOS, or anyone wanting maximum battery life, should look elsewhere.

What We Like

Broad software compatibility — if it runs on Windows, it runs here
120Hz display is noticeably smoother than many rival handhelds
Game Pass integration makes it a strong entry point for subscribers

Things to Consider

Windows 11 on a handheld remains fiddly; desktop UI wasn't designed for thumb-sized input
Battery life is modest under gaming load, typically two to three hours in demanding titles
The Z2 A is AMD's entry-level Z2 variant, offering less GPU performance than the Z1 Extreme found in earlier ROG Ally models
Runs warm under sustained load, which can affect comfort during long sessions

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