On July 13, Asus launched the ROG Ally X gaming handheld in China. This console, which had its global debut the previous month, offers several enhancements over its predecessor, the ROG Ally Z1 Extreme model. It is priced at 5,799 yuan ($797) on JD.com in China and is also available globally for $799.
Asus ROG Ally X Specifications
The Asus ROG Ally X is powered by an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor, built on Zen 4 architecture and a 4nm process, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. It has a 7-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 120Hz IPS-level LCD display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, 100% sRGB color gamut, and a glossy finish protected by Corning Gorilla Victus. This handheld device comes with 24GB LPDDR5X-7500 RAM and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2280), ensuring ample storage and quick data access.
Battery and Connectivity
The ROG Ally X is equipped with an 80Wh Li-ion battery and supports 65W USB Type-C charging. It runs on Windows 11 Home and features a new dual fan system that enhances airflow by 10% for better cooling. Connectivity options include a Thunderbolt 4 port with DisplayPort support, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a UHS-II microSD card reader, Wi-Fi 6E (triple-band), and Bluetooth 5.2. For audio, it offers Hi-Res certified sound with AI noise-cancellation.
Enhanced Design
The device also benefits from an improved internal cooling system, better airflow, and enhanced display cooling. The redesigned ergonomic chassis includes deeper handgrips, improved joysticks and D-pad, repositioned controls, and a recessed fingerprint sensor.
