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ROG Xbox Ally X (2025)
Premium Windows handheld
ASUSWindows 11
Price~$1000Score89/100Bat80WhrWt~678g
MSRP updated Dec 2025
- 24GB RAM
- 80Whr battery
- Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme
Our verdict
The ROG Xbox Ally X (2025) is the spec king of Windows handhelds: a Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, 24GB of RAM, and an 80Whr battery earn it our highest PC gaming score at 96/100. You pay for it at roughly $1,000 and carry it at roughly 678g, but for maxed-out AAA performance with Xbox Game Pass integration nothing in our catalog beats it.
Editorial verdict based on this device's catalog specs, pricing, and scores — not a hands-on lab review.
Best for
Where this handheld shines the most
- Maxed-out specs for AAA gaming
- Best battery life in Windows category
- Xbox Game Pass integration
Watch outs
Tradeoffs to know before buying
- High price point
- Windows optimization still improving
- Heavier than competitors
Full specs
Quick reference pulled straight from the catalog.
| Spec | ROG Xbox Ally X (2025) |
|---|---|
| Display | 7" IPS 1920x1080 120Hz |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme (8c/16t, 5.0GHz) |
| RAM | 24GB LPDDR5X-8000 |
| Storage | 1TB NVMe |
| Battery | 80Whr |
| Weight | ~678g |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E, BT |
| Ports | USB-C (USB4), USB-C, 3.5mm |
| OS | Windows 11 |
Performance scores
Spec-based catalog ratings by play style, 0-100
PC Gaming
96
Emulation
94
AAA Games
92
Portability
72
Battery
93
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