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Asus ROG Ally is a true portable gaming PC powered by AMD Z1 Extreme, the most powerful processor ever in a handheld. Whether you’re into aesthetics made for gamers or not, $699.99 ROG Ally is packed with amazing specs and features that set it apart from its biggest competitor, the Steam Deck.
There are many things that set ROG Ally apart from its competitors, and it’s not just Steam decks. Along with a faster processor and RAM specs, to my knowledge, it’s also the first handheld with a faster UHS-II microSD card slot, allowing faster transfer speeds than its competitors. It also runs Windows 11 software out of the box instead of Linux like the Steam Deck runs by default. This is nothing new, but it ensures ROG Ally is compatible with more games, whether it’s on Steam, PC Game Pass, or the Epic Games Store.
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Asus ROG Ally Comparison Chart
| Category | Asus ROG Alley (Z1 Extreme) | Asus ROG Alley (Z1) | valve steam deck | Ain Odin | Ayaneo 2 | Logitech G Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Asus ROG Alley (Z1 Extreme) | Asus ROG Alley (Z1) | valve steam deck | Ain Odin | Ayaneo 2 | Logitech G Cloud |
| starting price | $699 | $599 | $399 | $239 | $1,099 | $299 |
| operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 | SteamOS (Linux-based) | android 10 | Ayaneo OS (Linux-based) / Windows 11 | android 11 |
| screen | 7-inch (1920 x 1080, 120 Hz) IPS touchscreen, 500 nits at peak brightness | 7-inch (1080p, 120 Hz refresh rate) IPS touchscreen, 500 nits at peak brightness | 7-inch (1280 x 800, 60Hz) IPS touchscreen, 400 nits at peak brightness | 5.98 inch (1920 x 1080, 60 Hz) IPS touchscreen | 7 inch (1920 x 1200, 10-120 Hz) LCD, 400 nits | 7-inch (1920 x 1080, 60 Hz) IPS touchscreen, 450 nits at peak brightness |
| processor | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | AMD Ryzen Z1 | Custom AMD APUs | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | AMD Ryzen 7 6800U | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5 | 16GB LPDDR5 | 16GB LPDDR5 | 4GB LPDDR4x | 16GB LPDDR5 | 4GB LPDDR4x |
| depository | 512GB | 512GB | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB options | 64, 128, 256GB options | 512GB, 1TB, 2TB options | 64GB eMMC |
| M.2 SSD support | Yes, M.2 2230 | Yes, M.2 2230 | Yes, M.2 2230 | no | Yes, double sided support for M.2 2280 size SSD | no |
| connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi5, Bluetooth5.1 |
| port | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 charging port, DP 1.4 video output support, UHS-II microSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 charging port, DP 1.4 video output support, UHS-II microSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 charging port, DP 1.4 video output, UHS-I microSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack | USB-C 3.1 charging port, Micro HDMI, 3.5mm headphone jack | Two USB-C USB 4.0 charging ports supporting DP 1.4 video output, high-speed microSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack | USB-C 3.1 charging port, microSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| eGPU support | yes | yes | no | no | yes | no |
| biometric authentication | Fingerprint sensor embedded in the power button | Fingerprint sensor embedded in the power button | none | none | Fingerprint sensor embedded in the power button | no |
| battery capacity | 40 Wh | 40 Wh | 40 Wh | 6,600mAh | 50.22Wh | 23.1Wh |
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