Asus ROG Ally Z1

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Reviews for the Asus ROG Ally Z1

85% ROG Ally review: A powerful alternative to the Steam Deck
Source: Hardware Zone
The ROG Ally undeniably ups the ante, showcasing a more refined design, an operating system that's easier to navigate, and a superior gaming prowess. However, its price tag, which is twice that of the Steam Deck, puts it in the same range as entry-level gaming laptops, making it a tough sell for some. The performance it delivers is striking for a device you can hold in your hands, boasting an average 10fps lead over the Steam Deck. But it's not an open-and-shut case. The device has a hard time reaching frame rates high enough to take full advantage of the 120Hz refresh rate. Add to that, certain games like Returnal are unplayable, even with graphics settings dialed down. Additionally, the relatively short battery life is a concern, especially for a device that's designed to offer the convenience of portability over a gaming laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/03/2024
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 85% workmanship: 85%

80% Asus ROG Ally Review
Source: Trusted Reviews
The Asus ROG Ally provides improvements upon the Steam Deck formula in most areas, with the more streamlined nature of Valve’s software being that devices main coup over the Asus. But, it offers a sleeker chassis, a more open operating system as well as faster gaming performance. You will have to fork out around twice the price of the Steam Deck to get this machine though. There’s now key competition at a similar price now too, with the Lenovo Legion Go offering a larger and higher resolution display, as well as the neat trick of detachable controllers. However, the Asus ROG Ally beats it for its first-party software experience, portability and more satisying controls. Performance is impressive given the fact this is a handheld system but, with a typical 10fps improvement on the Steam Deck, it’s not significant enough to be a no-brainer purchase. It’s difficult to hit a high enough frame rate to make the most of the 120Hz refresh rate and some games, such as Returnal, are unplayable even with compromised graphics settings.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/16/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%

(New Bios Versions!) Asus Rog Ally Vs. Lenovo Legion Go
Source: Hubwood
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/17/2023

Foreign Reviews

Đánh giá ASUS ROG Ally Z1 non Extreme: Thiết kế linh hoạt, hiệu năng mạnh mẽ chiến game mọi lúc mọi nơi
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN
Positive: Beautiful design; high mobility; powerful hardware; nice gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/28/2024

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AMD Radeon 740M: Integrated graphics card in the Ryzen 7040 mobile series APUs based on the RDNA3 architecture with 4 of the 12 CUs (= 256 shaders) and a clock speed of up to 2.5 GHz.

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.

Z1: Mid-range mobile 6-core processor based on the Zen 4 architecture. The CPU cores clock at up to 5 GHz and execute 12 threads simultaneously. The TDP is configurable between 9 and 30 Watt.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

7.00":

It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.

Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.

82.5%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

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