ROG Xbox Ally X review: Is the priciest Xbox ever worth it?...
The more powerful Xbox Ally is a total portable beast – of that there's no doubt. Whether it makes sense for you is a personal matter, but if you want a PC gaming handheld, this is certainly one to consider. Its performance speaks for itself.
Pros
- Superb power
- Great ergonomics
- Fairly slick interface
Cons
- Hugely expensive
- Can be clunky and crash-prone
- Same screen as standard Xbox Ally
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The ROG Xbox Ally X is a much-improved attempt at a Windows 11 handheld gaming PC, but it still has some friction to sort out.
Pros
- Performance improvements
- More comfortable to hold and use
- A better software experience...
Cons
- ...but Windows 11 still causes friction
- $1,599 is a lot to pay for a handheld gaming PC
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The dBrand Killswitch for Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X provides a perfectly fitted protective case and screen cover for your expensive handheld gaming PC. It takes some effort to get it in place, but the openings are perfectly designed around this device's buttons, vents, and ports. The kickstand also provides added convenience, allowing you to prop up the handheld without using your hands. It's certainly expensive and is somewhat difficult to remove, but if you want slim protection during travel and added convenience, this is the case to get.
Pros
- Removable screen cover turns this into the slimmest case available
- Form-fitting case isn't loose and provides all necessary openings for ports, buttons, and vents
- Adds a kickstand for hands-free usage
- Textured rubber case helps prevent the handheld from slipping out of your hands
- Included screen protectors are easy to install and are durable
Cons
- Kickstand can break if pressed back too hard
- Rubber case is difficult to remove once installed
- Makes the handheld thicker so it might not fit docking stations
rog xbox ally x review thinking outside the xbox ProsCons...
It may be niche, but anyone looking to run their biggest games on the go at a modest framerate and with sharp, clear visuals to boot will find the most success with the ROG Xbox Ally X. Sure, this is more Asus' party than anyone else's, but the Xbox inspiration, whether it's those gamepad-like grips or the Xbox OS (on a stripped-back version of Windows 11) cannot be ignored.
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ASUS ROG and Microsoft have hit it out of the park with this next-gen handheld gaming PC. Its solid performance, sleek design, comfortable grips, and useful ports work together to make it one of the best Windows handhelds on the market right now. However, while the latest Windows optimizations do improve the experience on handhelds, it's not quite at the convenience level it needs to be ... yet. Next year's planned updates could improve the handheld further, but we may be waiting a while for those.
Pros
- Solid handheld performance from Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme
- Silent sound and efficient cooling
- Best grips on a handheld
- Useful new buttons and Xbox Game Bar integration
- Good color and motion clarity from 7-inch IPS display with 120Hz and VRR
- USB4 and USB-C port for simultaneous charging and accessory use
- Upcoming AI features should improve performance even further
Cons
- Windows optimization isn't quite there yet
- No touchpads or Hall effect joysticks
- Battery life still isn't ideal
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Pros
- + improved ergonomics
- + access to fans and M.2-2280 SSD
- + very fast AMD Zen 5 SoC
- + 24 GB RAM (LPDDR5x-8000) & 1 TB SSD
- + good IPS screen for gaming
- + excellent software integration
- + comprehensive configuration options
- + good battery runtime
- + fast Wi-Fi and microSD card reader
- + good input devices & speakers
- + 2x USB-C (1x USB 4.0)
Cons
- - Chassis (grips) is thicker
- - loud fans in Turbo mode (mains)
- - no webcam or WiFi 7
- - display brightness lower than advertised
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Pros
- + improved ergonomics
- + access to fans and M.2-2280 SSD
- + very fast AMD Zen 5 SoC
- + 24 GB RAM (LPDDR5x-8000) & 1 TB SSD
- + good IPS screen for gaming
- + excellent software integration
- + comprehensive configuration options
- + good battery runtime
- + fast Wi-Fi and microSD card reader
- + good input devices & speakers
- + 2x USB-C (1x USB 4.0)
Cons
- - Chassis (grips) is thicker
- - loud fans in Turbo mode (mains)
- - no webcam or WiFi 7
- - display brightness lower than advertised
asus rog xbox ally x review how does the xbox handheld measure up ProsCo...
Excellent hardware with impressive game performance, even if the Xbox software still needs a little work
Pros
- Impressive performance and energy efficiency
- Bright screen and immersive sound
- Runs the full range of PC games
Cons
- Software has inconsistencies
- Big, heavy and expensive
asus rog xbox ally x review sorry consoles pc gaming just got way better...
It's the first step in a long road to reinventing the Xbox brand, but in the meantime its one of the best handheld PCs you can get, despite glaring power standby bugs.
Pros
- Controller-like grips are comfortable
- Performance at lower power
- Windows finally good on handhelds
- Access to all your game launchers
- Better than average battery life
Cons
- So-so screen and speakers
- Missing Windows settings in FSE
- Battery standby bug
- More expensive than before
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Despite the addition of the Xbox name, the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X still doesn't really feel like a proper console-like Windows gaming handheld. However, thanks to a great AMD processor and competitive price, it's the handheld to beat right now.
Pros
- Fantastic gaming performance
- Solid battery life
- Comfortable grip design
- Great overall design
Cons
- Windows still sucks as a handheld interface
- High price
- Xbox app/overlay additions disappointing
asus rog xbox ally x review hail to the new handheld king ProsCons...
Setting a new standard for Windows handhelds, ROG Xbox Ally X skilfully marries cutting-edge hardware and software to great effect.
Pros
Cons
asus rog xbox ally x review everythings an xbox even when its not ProsCo...
It's the first step in a long road to reinventing the Xbox brand, but in the meantime its one of the best handheld PCs you can get, despite glaring power standby bugs.
Pros
- Controller-like grips are comfortable
- Performance at lower power
- Windows finally good on handhelds
- Access to all your game launchers
- Better than average battery life
Cons
- So-so screen and speakers
- Missing Windows settings in FSE
- Battery standby bug
- More expensive than before
rog xbox ally x review good upgrade ProsCons...
Better performance and improved user experience
Pros
- Better performance than previous version
- Improved user experience
- Xbox-style grips nice to hold
Cons
- More expensive than competitors
- Xbox app still needs work
