🎮 ASUS ROG Ally X Review – 2025’s Most Powerful Handheld Console?
In 2023, the original ROG Ally challenged the Steam Deck. Now in 2025, ASUS returns with a serious upgrade: the ROG Ally X. With improved battery, cooling, and expanded memory, this device aims to become the best portable gaming PC available.
At MarketBuzzNow.com, we took the Ally X for a spin—and here’s our real-world verdict.
⚙️ ASUS ROG Ally X – Key Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
| Display | 7” Full HD 120Hz, 500 nits |
| RAM | 24GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 1TB Gen4 SSD |
| Battery | ~80Wh (compared to 40Wh original) |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
| Cooling | Redesigned dual-fan with larger vents |
| Ports | USB-C, USB-A, 3.5mm, XG Mobile port |
🔋 Bigger Battery, Finally
The biggest improvement in the ROG Ally X? Battery life. ASUS doubled it to ~80Wh, and it shows:
Indie games (low/med settings): 6–7 hours
AAA titles (medium settings): 2.5–3 hours
Streaming or cloud gaming: Up to 10 hours
For a portable Windows machine with discrete graphics, this is excellent.
💨 Performance & Gaming Experience
Thanks to the same Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU, the Ally X keeps pace with competitors like the Steam Deck OLED and AYANEO Kun:
Elden Ring (Med): 50–60 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077 (Low FSR): 45–55 FPS
Starfield: Playable with smart tweaking
Emulators & retro gaming: Smooth
Bonus: The redesigned cooling system is quieter and more effective than the original ROG Ally.
🖥️ Windows 11 + Gaming Hub
It still runs Windows 11, making it a full-fledged PC—but with ASUS’s Armoury Crate SE front-end, it feels console-like. Steam, Xbox, Epic, and emulators are all accessible. You can even dock it to a monitor and use it as a desktop.
🔄 What’s New vs ROG Ally (2023)
| Feature | ROG Ally (2023) | ROG Ally X (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB | 24GB |
| Storage | 512GB | 1TB |
| Battery | 40Wh | ~80Wh |
| Cooling | Loud under load | Quieter, cooler |
| Weight | Slightly heavier | Still portable |
🧑💻 Real-User Feedback
At MarketBuzzNow.com, we collected feedback from early adopters:
“This finally feels like a finished product. I can game longer and dock it without it heating up like crazy.” – Leo T., London
“If you skipped the first ROG Ally, this one fixes all the complaints.” – Sasha R., Berlin
“It runs Photoshop and Final Fantasy XVI—on the train. Enough said.” – Pierre M., Paris
🔗 Related Posts
Check out our comparison of the Steam Deck OLED vs ROG Ally X or dive into our Top Handheld Gaming PCs of 2025.
🏁 Final Verdict
The ROG Ally X is more than a refresh—it’s a true upgrade:
✅ Much better battery
✅ More RAM + faster SSD
✅ Better cooling
✅ Refined ergonomics
💸 At a starting price of ~$799, it’s not cheap—but for serious portable gamers, it’s the best Windows handheld of 2025.
⭐ Score: 9.3/10
