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ROG Xbox Ally (2025)
Budget Windows flagship
ASUSWindows 11
Price~$600Score81/100Bat60WhrWt~608g
MSRP updated Dec 2025
- 120Hz display
- Xbox integration
- Good value
Bottom line
Budget Windows flagship.
- Strongest suit
- Emulation (87/100)
- Best for
- Windows gaming on a budget
- Main tradeoff
- Smaller battery than Ally X
Summary generated from this device's catalog data — not a hands-on review.
Best for
Where this handheld shines the most
- Windows gaming on a budget
- Game Pass Premium included
- Great 1080p screen
Watch outs
Tradeoffs to know before buying
- Smaller battery than Ally X
- Less RAM than premium models
- Ryzen Z2 less powerful than Z2 Extreme
Full specs
Quick reference pulled straight from the catalog.
| Spec | ROG Xbox Ally (2025) |
|---|---|
| Display | 7" IPS 1920x1080 120Hz |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen Z2 (4c/8t, 3.8GHz) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5-6400 |
| Storage | 512GB NVMe |
| Battery | 60Whr |
| Weight | ~608g |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E, BT |
| Ports | USB-C, 3.5mm |
| OS | Windows 11 |
Performance scores
Spec-based catalog ratings by play style, 0-100
PC Gaming
86
Emulation
87
AAA Games
80
Portability
76
Battery
76
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