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 28 scores (from 49 reviews)
Average of 28 scores (from 49 reviews)
price: 71%, performance: 86%, features: 78%, display: 87% mobility: 84%, workmanship: 86%, ergonomy: 94%, 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 GPU.
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 GPU.
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X: a great portable console that fell victim to Microsoft software
Source: Mezha EN
Two companies worked on the console: ASUS and Microsoft. ASUS did an excellent job with its task, the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X hardware turned out to be an excellent portable console. We have high performance for AAA games, effective cooling, an extremely comfortable design, sticks and triggers with Hall sensors, additional separate vibration motors, a high-quality display, good sound and excellent battery life in its class. But Microsoft's attempt to turn Windows 11 into an OS for portable consoles has not yet met expectations. There are a lot of glitches, bugs, freezes, unfinished parts and questions about the interface, behind which it has not yet been possible to completely disguise the same Windows 11 under the Xbox logo. There is hope that with updates everything will get better.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/27/2025
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Mezha EN
Two companies worked on the console: ASUS and Microsoft. ASUS did an excellent job with its task, the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X hardware turned out to be an excellent portable console. We have high performance for AAA games, effective cooling, an extremely comfortable design, sticks and triggers with Hall sensors, additional separate vibration motors, a high-quality display, good sound and excellent battery life in its class. But Microsoft's attempt to turn Windows 11 into an OS for portable consoles has not yet met expectations. There are a lot of glitches, bugs, freezes, unfinished parts and questions about the interface, behind which it has not yet been possible to completely disguise the same Windows 11 under the Xbox logo. There is hope that with updates everything will get better.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/27/2025
Rating: Total score: 90%
15 Titles Tested In Xbox Ally X Full Screen Gaming: Game-Changer?
Source: Hot Hardware
Our conclusion? This new Xbox interface really doesn't change anything about our recommendations for gaming handhelds. If you're already comfortable with using Windows 11 on a handheld, this is still Windows 11 on a handheld. If you're not comfortable with that, stick to SteamOS, which is more user-friendly albeit less compatible. As a product the ROG Xbox Ally X in particular offers the kind of phenomenal performance and all-day battery life that you'd expect of a $1,000 device. Ultimately, the new Xbox Experience really doesn't make a huge difference either way (nor does it hurt anything).
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/23/2025
Source: Hot Hardware
Our conclusion? This new Xbox interface really doesn't change anything about our recommendations for gaming handhelds. If you're already comfortable with using Windows 11 on a handheld, this is still Windows 11 on a handheld. If you're not comfortable with that, stick to SteamOS, which is more user-friendly albeit less compatible. As a product the ROG Xbox Ally X in particular offers the kind of phenomenal performance and all-day battery life that you'd expect of a $1,000 device. Ultimately, the new Xbox Experience really doesn't make a huge difference either way (nor does it hurt anything).
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/23/2025
ROG Xbox Ally X review: A step toward a portable Xbox but it’s still a work in progress
Source: The Indian Express
As I began writing my review of the ROG Xbox Ally X, I went to my closet and pulled out my Game Boy, Switch, PlayStation Vita, and PSP Go, placing them next to me. Each of these handheld consoles belongs to a different era in gaming, and each brought with it new experiences. I have lived through all of those eras, but one thing was always missing: a handheld console made by Microsoft. I still scratch my head and wonder why. Microsoft has created some of the strongest IPs in the gaming industry, like Halo and Gears of War, and they have always deserved to be experienced on a handheld device. I am sure many others have asked the same question. Little did we know that Redmond might have been quietly planning its foray into the handheld space.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/23/2025
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: The Indian Express
As I began writing my review of the ROG Xbox Ally X, I went to my closet and pulled out my Game Boy, Switch, PlayStation Vita, and PSP Go, placing them next to me. Each of these handheld consoles belongs to a different era in gaming, and each brought with it new experiences. I have lived through all of those eras, but one thing was always missing: a handheld console made by Microsoft. I still scratch my head and wonder why. Microsoft has created some of the strongest IPs in the gaming industry, like Halo and Gears of War, and they have always deserved to be experienced on a handheld device. I am sure many others have asked the same question. Little did we know that Redmond might have been quietly planning its foray into the handheld space.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/23/2025
Rating: Total score: 70%
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X (2025) review – The Final Boss of All Handheld Consoles
Source: Laptop Media
The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X is not just an update; it’s a redemption. It takes the promising but flawed concept of the original Ally and refines it into the handheld PC gaming device that users wanted all along. By directly addressing the biggest pain points (most notably the battery life), and layering on meaningful hardware and software improvements, ASUS and Microsoft have crafted what is the most powerful and versatile handheld on the market today. This is a machine that feels less like a first-generation experiment and more like a mature, confident, and incredibly capable product. It is a superb piece of engineering that delivers a true, no-compromise PC gaming experience in the palm of your hands. Ally X launches at a starting price of $999 in the U.S. – significantly higher than most competing devices. It’s a powerful computer in a compact chassis, and the premium is aimed squarely at enthusiasts.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/21/2025
Source: Laptop Media
The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X is not just an update; it’s a redemption. It takes the promising but flawed concept of the original Ally and refines it into the handheld PC gaming device that users wanted all along. By directly addressing the biggest pain points (most notably the battery life), and layering on meaningful hardware and software improvements, ASUS and Microsoft have crafted what is the most powerful and versatile handheld on the market today. This is a machine that feels less like a first-generation experiment and more like a mature, confident, and incredibly capable product. It is a superb piece of engineering that delivers a true, no-compromise PC gaming experience in the palm of your hands. Ally X launches at a starting price of $999 in the U.S. – significantly higher than most competing devices. It’s a powerful computer in a compact chassis, and the premium is aimed squarely at enthusiasts.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/21/2025
Asus ROG Xbox Ally hands-on: Refined design, bigger battery, more fun
Source: Business Standard
Asus has teamed up with Microsoft for something quite different this time. The new ROG Xbox Ally series takes the company’s handheld gaming concept and gives it a console-first twist. I’ve been using the standard model for about a week, powered by the AMD Ryzen Z2 A chip with 512GB storage and 16GB RAM. What truly sets it apart from the original ROG Ally isn’t the hardware, but the Xbox console interface running over Windows 11. At the India launch event, Asus described it as “an Xbox made by ROG.” Having spent time with both the Xbox Series S and the first-generation Ally, I’m curious to see how true that claim really is. My full review will dive into that comparison, but here’s what stands out so far.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/20/2025
Source: Business Standard
Asus has teamed up with Microsoft for something quite different this time. The new ROG Xbox Ally series takes the company’s handheld gaming concept and gives it a console-first twist. I’ve been using the standard model for about a week, powered by the AMD Ryzen Z2 A chip with 512GB storage and 16GB RAM. What truly sets it apart from the original ROG Ally isn’t the hardware, but the Xbox console interface running over Windows 11. At the India launch event, Asus described it as “an Xbox made by ROG.” Having spent time with both the Xbox Series S and the first-generation Ally, I’m curious to see how true that claim really is. My full review will dive into that comparison, but here’s what stands out so far.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/20/2025
I spent 5,000 miles gaming on the ROG Xbox Ally X — it’s incredible, but something doesn’t add up
Source: Tom's Guide
I live in a paradoxical mind. On the one hand, I sit on my lawn chair saying gaming handhelds have gotten too damn expensive. But on the other hand, I can’t lie — this is the best PC gaming handheld I’ve ever used, and I’d feel OK dropping $999 on it. Impressive performance paired with a giant battery and power efficiency — all deeply rooted in a stripped down Windows 11 with a slick Xbox UI to navigate and a All I’d say is just think about the library you have and the ways you play. If you’re leaning more towards indie, and you’re OK shaving off some textures in your AAA games, then a cheaper handheld is more than enough. Or if you dabble more in strategy, you can get some great gaming laptops for this price. If you’re back here after thinking that through, you have your answer. Go play to your heart’s content!
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/17/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tom's Guide
I live in a paradoxical mind. On the one hand, I sit on my lawn chair saying gaming handhelds have gotten too damn expensive. But on the other hand, I can’t lie — this is the best PC gaming handheld I’ve ever used, and I’d feel OK dropping $999 on it. Impressive performance paired with a giant battery and power efficiency — all deeply rooted in a stripped down Windows 11 with a slick Xbox UI to navigate and a All I’d say is just think about the library you have and the ways you play. If you’re leaning more towards indie, and you’re OK shaving off some textures in your AAA games, then a cheaper handheld is more than enough. Or if you dabble more in strategy, you can get some great gaming laptops for this price. If you’re back here after thinking that through, you have your answer. Go play to your heart’s content!
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/17/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X Review
Source: IGN
The Xbox Full Screen Experience alone would probably be enough for me to recommend the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X to anyone looking for a new handheld gaming PC. But the fact that it’s so comfortable to use and performs so well is just icing on the cake. All it really needs now is a couple of software updates to really refine the Full Screen Experience and it will be a device for the history books.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2025
Source: IGN
The Xbox Full Screen Experience alone would probably be enough for me to recommend the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X to anyone looking for a new handheld gaming PC. But the fact that it’s so comfortable to use and performs so well is just icing on the cake. All it really needs now is a couple of software updates to really refine the Full Screen Experience and it will be a device for the history books.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2025
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X doesn't fix Windows 11 on handhelds, but it's a step in the right direction
Source: Techradar
The ROG Xbox Ally X is a team up between Asus and Xbox that took people by surprise, but don't think this is a portable version of the Xbox console - it's a Windows 11-powered gaming handheld PC, and despite some innovative hardware and software choices, it still offers a lot of the pros and cons previous, sometimes much cheaper, gaming PC handhelds come with.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 40% performance: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80%
Source: Techradar
The ROG Xbox Ally X is a team up between Asus and Xbox that took people by surprise, but don't think this is a portable version of the Xbox console - it's a Windows 11-powered gaming handheld PC, and despite some innovative hardware and software choices, it still offers a lot of the pros and cons previous, sometimes much cheaper, gaming PC handhelds come with.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 40% performance: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80%
ROG Xbox Ally X Handheld Review
Source: CG Mag Online
Xbox gamers will find comfort in a familiar ecosystem, and the ability to include all your Xbox Play Anywhere and Cloud titles in one spot is a great quality of life feature. The ROG Xbox Ally X is the handheld console that makes sense for Xbox gamers who dabble in PC gaming too, with some boosted performance from last year’s ROG Ally X. I just really hope to see less peripheral issues in the future.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: CG Mag Online
Xbox gamers will find comfort in a familiar ecosystem, and the ability to include all your Xbox Play Anywhere and Cloud titles in one spot is a great quality of life feature. The ROG Xbox Ally X is the handheld console that makes sense for Xbox gamers who dabble in PC gaming too, with some boosted performance from last year’s ROG Ally X. I just really hope to see less peripheral issues in the future.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
ROG Xbox Ally X review: Finally, a proper Windows-based gaming handheld
Source: Hardware Zone
If last year’s ROG Ally felt like an experiment, the Xbox Ally X is the version that finally sticks the landing. It’s still not the easiest handheld to live with, but it’s the one that makes the Windows handheld dream feel believable to me – powerful, portable, and finally, practical. But let’s be honest: not everyone needs a handheld like this. The Xbox Ally X isn’t aiming to replace your Switch 2 or your console at home. It’s for a different kind of player – someone who already lives in the PC ecosystem, has a Steam or Game Pass library full of half-finished titles, and likes the idea of picking them up on the go without starting over. It’s for the gamer who doesn’t mind the occasional driver update or Windows quirk if it means having full control over what they play and how they play it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 75% performance: 85% workmanship: 80%
Source: Hardware Zone
If last year’s ROG Ally felt like an experiment, the Xbox Ally X is the version that finally sticks the landing. It’s still not the easiest handheld to live with, but it’s the one that makes the Windows handheld dream feel believable to me – powerful, portable, and finally, practical. But let’s be honest: not everyone needs a handheld like this. The Xbox Ally X isn’t aiming to replace your Switch 2 or your console at home. It’s for a different kind of player – someone who already lives in the PC ecosystem, has a Steam or Game Pass library full of half-finished titles, and likes the idea of picking them up on the go without starting over. It’s for the gamer who doesn’t mind the occasional driver update or Windows quirk if it means having full control over what they play and how they play it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 75% performance: 85% workmanship: 80%
I tested the Xbox Ally X for dozens of hours, and it's almost everything you want in a handheld — future updates could make it the full package
Source: Windows Central
Despite rising handheld competition, ASUS ROG has managed to create a powerful and portable gaming device that feels far more comfortable to hold than most others out there. If you typically play a lot of AAA games, then the Xbox Ally X is definitely the premium handheld for you. Between its Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor and AMD game-enhancing features, it frequently offers high-FPS game sessions, and currently sets the standard for handheld gaming performance. Plus, it isn't as expensive as some of the other premium current-gen Windows handhelds.Microsoft’s updated Windows experience lays the groundwork for better handheld usability, but it still needs refinement, ideally toward feeling more console-like. Hall effect joysticks and a bigger battery would also help, though battery limits remain a general tech constraint.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Windows Central
Despite rising handheld competition, ASUS ROG has managed to create a powerful and portable gaming device that feels far more comfortable to hold than most others out there. If you typically play a lot of AAA games, then the Xbox Ally X is definitely the premium handheld for you. Between its Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor and AMD game-enhancing features, it frequently offers high-FPS game sessions, and currently sets the standard for handheld gaming performance. Plus, it isn't as expensive as some of the other premium current-gen Windows handhelds.Microsoft’s updated Windows experience lays the groundwork for better handheld usability, but it still needs refinement, ideally toward feeling more console-like. Hall effect joysticks and a bigger battery would also help, though battery limits remain a general tech constraint.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 90%
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X review – One company clearly did all of the work on this group project
Source: Htxt Africa
The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X lands on shelves on Thursday 16th October for R18 999. Given that the ASUS ROG Ally X retails for R17 999 and features a Z1 Extreme CPU (no AI) the R1 000 extra is arguably worth it for the arguably marginal performance bump of the newer chipset. The textured grips are really nice, as is the jet black colourway that is exclusive to the X iteration of the Xbox Ally.The hardware is great, the performance is what we’d expect from a handheld PC and frankly ASUS has done a bang-up job with its own software. But Microsoft lets the team down on this project. Windows still works but we really would have liked to have seen the Redmond colossus offering up more than the X logo here and crafted something special for the first handheld bearing its name.Frankly, it looks like Microsoft phoned it’s participation on this project in.ASUS though, stellar job folks.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Htxt Africa
The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X lands on shelves on Thursday 16th October for R18 999. Given that the ASUS ROG Ally X retails for R17 999 and features a Z1 Extreme CPU (no AI) the R1 000 extra is arguably worth it for the arguably marginal performance bump of the newer chipset. The textured grips are really nice, as is the jet black colourway that is exclusive to the X iteration of the Xbox Ally.The hardware is great, the performance is what we’d expect from a handheld PC and frankly ASUS has done a bang-up job with its own software. But Microsoft lets the team down on this project. Windows still works but we really would have liked to have seen the Redmond colossus offering up more than the X logo here and crafted something special for the first handheld bearing its name.Frankly, it looks like Microsoft phoned it’s participation on this project in.ASUS though, stellar job folks.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
ROG Xbox Ally X Review: Performance Outpaces Imperfections
Source: BGR
Despite its Xbox branding and more approachable design, the ROG Xbox Ally X doesn't quite do enough to attract a wider audience than any handheld gaming PC before it. That's not to say that was even an achievable goal for Asus and Xbox, but for as exciting as this device can be in ideal circumstances, its software continues to hold it back. The Xbox full screen experience is a significant step in the right direction, but Windows 11 just doesn't run smoothly on a portable touchscreen device. Certainly not this one – not yet, anyway. Of course, anyone willing to ignore or circumvent those inherent problems will be rewarded with an extraordinarily powerful gaming rig. There's not going to be much you can throw at the Xbox Ally X that it can't handle, provided you're willing to tone down the graphics settings every once in a while.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/15/2025
Source: BGR
Despite its Xbox branding and more approachable design, the ROG Xbox Ally X doesn't quite do enough to attract a wider audience than any handheld gaming PC before it. That's not to say that was even an achievable goal for Asus and Xbox, but for as exciting as this device can be in ideal circumstances, its software continues to hold it back. The Xbox full screen experience is a significant step in the right direction, but Windows 11 just doesn't run smoothly on a portable touchscreen device. Certainly not this one – not yet, anyway. Of course, anyone willing to ignore or circumvent those inherent problems will be rewarded with an extraordinarily powerful gaming rig. There's not going to be much you can throw at the Xbox Ally X that it can't handle, provided you're willing to tone down the graphics settings every once in a while.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/15/2025
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X review: PC power meets Xbox magic
Source: Think Digit
At around ₹1,15,000, the ROG Xbox Ally X is a luxury gadget that has nailed the concept of portable PC gaming. For those who can afford it, this is a superb fusion of console simplicity and PC power – a handheld that truly feels like an Xbox you can carry anywhere.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Think Digit
At around ₹1,15,000, the ROG Xbox Ally X is a luxury gadget that has nailed the concept of portable PC gaming. For those who can afford it, this is a superb fusion of console simplicity and PC power – a handheld that truly feels like an Xbox you can carry anywhere.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X Review: Excellent But Evolutionary Handheld PC Gaming
Source: Hot Hardware
There's no getting around it--the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X mostly succeeds because it is a ROG Ally X, and that device was fantastic. This one is also fantastic. If you were considering that device, you don't mind (or prefer) the extra handgrips, and you have the extra $200, then this is the one to go for. It's pretty much that simple. Of course, that's a lot of conditionals. Plainly speaking, the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme doesn't particularly impress versus its predecessor. As we said earlier in the review, if you were hoping for a big performance uplift due to the 33% larger GPU, well it's just not there. Some games do actually benefit pretty significantly, and if you take into account the gains from playing in the Xbox Full Screen Experience, then this machine can be as much as 40% faster than the original ROG Ally X.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Source: Hot Hardware
There's no getting around it--the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X mostly succeeds because it is a ROG Ally X, and that device was fantastic. This one is also fantastic. If you were considering that device, you don't mind (or prefer) the extra handgrips, and you have the extra $200, then this is the one to go for. It's pretty much that simple. Of course, that's a lot of conditionals. Plainly speaking, the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme doesn't particularly impress versus its predecessor. As we said earlier in the review, if you were hoping for a big performance uplift due to the 33% larger GPU, well it's just not there. Some games do actually benefit pretty significantly, and if you take into account the gains from playing in the Xbox Full Screen Experience, then this machine can be as much as 40% faster than the original ROG Ally X.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
I just tested the ROG Xbox Ally — here's 3 things I love about it (and 3 that I don't)
Source: Tom's Guide
These are incredibly strong handhelds handhelds, but that price stings. 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 good first impression.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/26/2025
Source: Tom's Guide
These are incredibly strong handhelds handhelds, but that price stings. 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 good first impression.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/26/2025
ROG Xbox Ally X Hands-On: This Changes EVERYTHING
Source: Tom's Guide
Jason goes hands-on with the ROG Xbox Ally X and the ROG Xbox Ally to see how ASUS and Microsoft are trying to redefine handheld gaming. Could this be the best handheld gaming console yet? Jason compares the ROG Ally X vs. ROG Xbox Ally X, breaks down what’s new with the UI, and shows you how it might stack up against the Steam Deck and other portable gaming PCs.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/23/2025
Source: Tom's Guide
Jason goes hands-on with the ROG Xbox Ally X and the ROG Xbox Ally to see how ASUS and Microsoft are trying to redefine handheld gaming. Could this be the best handheld gaming console yet? Jason compares the ROG Ally X vs. ROG Xbox Ally X, breaks down what’s new with the UI, and shows you how it might stack up against the Steam Deck and other portable gaming PCs.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/23/2025
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
ROG XBOX Ally X – WAY Better Than I Expected…
Source: Matthew Moniz
I finally got to go hands on with the ROG XBOX Ally X and ROG XBOX Ally and its much better than I expected. Looking forward to reviewing it when it comes out.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/21/2025
Source: Matthew Moniz
I finally got to go hands on with the ROG XBOX Ally X and ROG XBOX Ally and its much better than I expected. Looking forward to reviewing it when it comes out.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/21/2025
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
Foreign Reviews
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X (2025) Review en Español (Análisis completo)
Source: Profesional Review
ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 92% price: 84% performance: 99% display: 87% mobility: 92% workmanship: 95% ergonomy: 98%
Source: Profesional Review
ES→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 92% price: 84% performance: 99% display: 87% mobility: 92% workmanship: 95% ergonomy: 98%
He probado la Xbox portátil: la ROG Xbox Ally X marca un debut que me encanta por potencia y diseño, aunque mejorable en software
Source: Computerhoy ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Computerhoy
ES→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
ROG Xbox Ally X, la mejor consola portátil del mercado es ahora más potente y ofrece más autonomía
Source: El chapuzas Informatico ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Source: El chapuzas Informatico
ES→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X Review
Source: Geeknetic ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 98%
Source: Geeknetic
ES→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 98%
ROG Xbox Ally 2025, review completa en español
Source: Game IT ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 94% display: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100%
Source: Game IT
ES→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 94% display: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100%
ROG Xbox Ally X análisis: cambios muy acertados
Source: MuyComputer ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 93% price: 90% performance: 95% mobility: 95% workmanship: 95%
Source: MuyComputer
ES→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 93% price: 90% performance: 95% mobility: 95% workmanship: 95%
ROG Xbox Ally X Review: consola portátil tope de gama, ahora en colaboración con Microsoft
Source: Noticias 3D ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Source: Noticias 3D
ES→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Recensione ROG Xbox Ally X, è la miglior interpretazione di handheld ad oggi!
Source: HDblog.it
IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Source: HDblog.it
IT→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Recensione ROG Xbox Ally X. Finalmente una vera console portatile
Source: DDay IT IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Source: DDay IT
IT→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2025
ROG Xbox Ally X: la recensione del PC handheld che porta l'ecosistema Xbox nell'hardware ASUS
Source: Multiplayer IT IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Multiplayer IT
IT→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X : on a testé la Xbox portable, voici ce qu'on en pense
Source: Clubic
FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Clubic
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
Test ROG Xbox Ally X, à la recherche d’une identité
Source: Journal du Geek FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Journal du Geek
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 70%
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X
Source: Les Numeriques FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 100% performance: 80% display: 100% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80%
Source: Les Numeriques
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 100% performance: 80% display: 100% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80%
On a testé l’Asus ROG Xbox Ally X : vous devriez attendre avant d’acheter la première Xbox portable
Source: 01Net FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: 01Net
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 70%
Test de la ROG Xbox Ally X : pourquoi vous devriez attendre avant de l’acheter
Source: Frandroid FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Source: Frandroid
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Test Asus ROG Xbox Ally X : j’ai remplacé ma Switch 2 par la nouvelle console Xbox portable et je n’ai pas été entièrement convaincu
Source: Presse Citron FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 66% price: 40% performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Presse Citron
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 66% price: 40% performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Test du ROG Xbox Ally X : recette peaufinée
Source: Geeks and Com FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/02/2025
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 80% performance: 90% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90%
Source: Geeks and Com
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/02/2025
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 80% performance: 90% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90%
Prise en main des ROG Xbox Ally X & ROG Xbox Ally qui arrivent le 16 octobre 2025
Source: Journal du Geek FR→EN
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 08/20/2025
Source: Journal du Geek
FR→ENComparison, online available, Medium, Date: 08/20/2025
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X to dobry sprzęt, ale słaba konsola
Source: Telepolis
PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/18/2025
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Telepolis
PL→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/18/2025
Rating: Total score: 60%
Przenośny Xbox czy nie do końca? Recenzja ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X
Source: Instalki PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/17/2025
Source: Instalki
PL→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/17/2025
Test ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X - Premierowy test handheldu ASUS-a i Microsoftu w wersji z procesorem AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme
Source: PurePC PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Source: PurePC
PL→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Recenzja ASUS ROG XBOX Ally X. Jest lepiej, ale to nie zasługa sprzętu
Source: Android.com.pl PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Android.com.pl
PL→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
ASUS ROG XBOX Ally X - Test i recenzja. Król handheldów powraca w czerni i z nową mocą
Source: ITHardware.pl PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 95%
Source: ITHardware.pl
PL→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 95%
Recenzja Asus ROG Xbox Ally X. Musimy pogadać…
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Tabletowo
PL→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 85%
Обзор ROG Xbox Ally X: твой игровой товарищ
Source: ITC UA
RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 90% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Source: ITC UA
RU→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 90% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
ROG Xbox Ally X: Összefogás
Source: Prohardver.hu
HU→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Source: Prohardver.hu
HU→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X recenze: Phile Spencere, toto není Xbox
Source: Smartmania.cz
CZ→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 99% features: 92% mobility: 70% workmanship: 93%
Source: Smartmania.cz
CZ→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 99% features: 92% mobility: 70% workmanship: 93%
ROG Xbox Ally X: Dva sveta, jedna konzola
Source: PC Press RS
HR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2025
Source: PC Press RS
HR→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2025
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.
