Asus ROG Xbox Ally X
Specifications
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X Turbo 35W (ROG Ally Series)
Processor
AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme 8 x 2 - 5 GHz, 55 W PL2 / Short Burst, 35 W PL1 / Sustained, Strix Point (Zen 5)
Graphics adapter
AMD Radeon 890M, Core: 2900 MHz, RAM: 1000 MHz, Adrenalin 25.10.25.17
Memory
24 GB
, LPDDR5x-8000, onboard
Display
7.00 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 315 PPI, capacitive, TL070FVXS01_0, IPS, glossy: yes, 120 Hz, Adaptive Sync
Mainboard
AMD Promontory/Bixby FCH
Storage
Samsung MZVMA1T0HCLD, 1024 GB
, 910 GB free
Soundcard
AMD Zen - Audio Processor - HD Audio Controller
Connections
1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 USB4 40 Gbps, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 2 DisplayPort, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, Card Reader: microSD, 1 Fingerprint Reader
Networking
MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 160MHz Wireless LAN Card (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.2
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 50.9 x 290 x 121 ( = 2 x 11.42 x 4.76 in)
Battery
80 Wh Lithium-Ion, 4-cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 11 Home
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, 65W PSU, Xbox Game Pass PC (3-month), 24 Months Warranty
Weight
718 g ( = 25.33 oz / 1.58 pounds), Power Supply: 221 g ( = 7.8 oz / 0.49 pounds)
Price
899 Euro
Price comparison
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 3 reviews)
Average of 1 scores (from 3 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 71%, features: 63%, display: 82% mobility: 85%, workmanship: 87%, ergonomy: 93%, emissions: 85%
Reviews for the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X
Full-screen Xbox experience for gaming handhelds - Asus ROG Xbox Ally X review | Notebookcheck
The new ROG Xbox Ally X is the result of a close cooperation between Asus and Microsoft. The new Xbox full-screen experience is supposed to improve the usability of Windows on a handheld. We review the high-end model with the Ryzen Z2 Extreme and the Radeon 890M. Update: Benchmarks w/ GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop.
The new ROG Xbox Ally X is the result of a close cooperation between Asus and Microsoft. The new Xbox full-screen experience is supposed to improve the usability of Windows on a handheld. We review the high-end model with the Ryzen Z2 Extreme and the Radeon 890M. Update: Benchmarks w/ GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop.
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X hands-on review: a new hope for PC gaming handhelds
Source: The Shortcut
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X just entered the chat as the serious contender for gaming handheld of the year. It’s not only the first Xbox handheld, but it’s the first gaming handheld that doesn’t feel or perform like a cumbersome PC. This is the first Xbox handheld that comes running a streamlined version of Windows 11 with fewer background processes. Its unique Xbox UI also almost completely eliminates having to deal with the desktop experience with frustratingly tiny touchscreen icons. Performance on the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is higher and more efficient thanks to the new AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor inside. I was able to run Hogwarts Legacy at a high-quality setting and still have a smooth frame rate.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/22/2025
Source: The Shortcut
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X just entered the chat as the serious contender for gaming handheld of the year. It’s not only the first Xbox handheld, but it’s the first gaming handheld that doesn’t feel or perform like a cumbersome PC. This is the first Xbox handheld that comes running a streamlined version of Windows 11 with fewer background processes. Its unique Xbox UI also almost completely eliminates having to deal with the desktop experience with frustratingly tiny touchscreen icons. Performance on the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is higher and more efficient thanks to the new AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor inside. I was able to run Hogwarts Legacy at a high-quality setting and still have a smooth frame rate.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/22/2025
First Impressions: Asus ROG Xbox Ally – Our first look at the portable Xbox
Source: Trusted Reviews
Technically, as this is running Windows 11 Home underneath, it is possible to use the device as its own PC – there are enough ports for connecting things such as a mouse and keyboard, or hooking it up to an external display with the Thunderbolt-capable USB-C ports on top. With this, you could also install another OS, such as Bazzite, although by doing so, you’d lose out on all the Xbox-first software stuff that this handheld is arguably built around.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/22/2025
Source: Trusted Reviews
Technically, as this is running Windows 11 Home underneath, it is possible to use the device as its own PC – there are enough ports for connecting things such as a mouse and keyboard, or hooking it up to an external display with the Thunderbolt-capable USB-C ports on top. With this, you could also install another OS, such as Bazzite, although by doing so, you’d lose out on all the Xbox-first software stuff that this handheld is arguably built around.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/22/2025
I just tested the ROG Xbox Ally — here's 3 things I love about it (and 2 that I don't)
Source: Tom's Guide
If that price leak turns out to be true (and I’m praying it is), these are incredibly strong handhelds. Of course, the base model Ally is less potent, but it can still do the job with a little tweaking. But the Ally X really comes in heavy with performance from that Z2 Extreme, which is unlocked by removing the background burdens of Windows 11. And of course, there will be curation of the games tested by Xbox itself to ensure handheld compatibility too. It’s clear that Microsoft and Asus have thought of everything heading into the launch, and while it’s way too early to definitively confirm their greatness (that will come with a full review), they left a fantastic first impression.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/20/2025
Source: Tom's Guide
If that price leak turns out to be true (and I’m praying it is), these are incredibly strong handhelds. Of course, the base model Ally is less potent, but it can still do the job with a little tweaking. But the Ally X really comes in heavy with performance from that Z2 Extreme, which is unlocked by removing the background burdens of Windows 11. And of course, there will be curation of the games tested by Xbox itself to ensure handheld compatibility too. It’s clear that Microsoft and Asus have thought of everything heading into the launch, and while it’s way too early to definitively confirm their greatness (that will come with a full review), they left a fantastic first impression.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/20/2025
Comment
AMD Radeon 890M: The most powerful AMD iGPU as of mid 2024. It features 16 RDNA 3.5 architecture CUs (1024 unified shaders) running at up to 2,900 MHz. On average, the 890M finds itself very close to the GTX 1650 Laptop making it possible to play 2024 AAA games at 1080p with most settings set to Low.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Ryzen Z2 Extreme: A relatively powerful Strix Point family processor for handhelds with a mix of three Zen 5 and five Zen 5c cores running at 2 - 5 GHz. Compared to the similar Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, the Z2 Extreme does not offer the Ryzen AI NPU.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
