{"id":628677,"date":"2024-07-24T17:20:54","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T14:20:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/"},"modified":"2024-07-24T17:20:54","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T14:20:54","slug":"asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/","title":{"rendered":"#ASUS ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld Review: What the OG Ally should have been"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a50b50f50a08\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/#PROS\" >PROS:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/#CONS\" >CONS:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/#RATINGS\" >RATINGS:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/#EDITORS_QUOTE\" >EDITOR&#8217;S QUOTE:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/#Aesthetics\" >Aesthetics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/#Ergonomics\" >Ergonomics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/#Performance\" >Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/#Sustainability\" >Sustainability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/#Value\" >Value<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/#Verdict\" >Verdict<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"single-box clearfix entry-content\" style=\"max-width:1050px;\">\n<input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-2_v1.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-501057\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/07\/24\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"ASUS ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld Review: What the OG Ally should have been\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-2_v1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-container\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-content-row pros-cons\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-pros\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PROS\"><\/span>PROS:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-content\">\n<ul><\/p>\n<li>More RAM, Double Battery Capacity<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Two USB-C Ports<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>More ergonomic design despite heavier and thicker chassis<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Higher performance with lower thermals<\/li>\n<p>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-cons\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CONS\"><\/span>CONS:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-content\">\n<ul><\/p>\n<li>Windows 11 is still awkward to use on touch screens<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Comes in black colorway only<\/li>\n<p>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RATINGS\"><\/span>RATINGS:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-content\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-row\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-label\">AESTHETICS<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-value\"><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon half\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon blank\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-row\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-label\">ERGONOMICS<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-value\"><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon blank\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-row\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-label\">PERFORMANCE<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-value\"><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon blank\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-row\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-label\">SUSTAINABILITY \/ REPAIRABILITY<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-value\"><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon blank\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon blank\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon blank\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-row\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-label\">VALUE FOR MONEY<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-value\"><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon half\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon blank\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-content-row quote-icon\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-quote\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EDITORS_QUOTE\"><\/span>EDITOR&#8217;S QUOTE:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"reviewcard-quote-content\"><p>The ASUS ROG Ally X is a clear upgrade over the original, addressing complaints without losing what made the ROG Ally great.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>They say hindsight is 20\/20, but not everyone gets the opportunity to make a redo of their past actions. That\u2019s especially true when it comes to consumer electronics, where every product involves no small amount of investment and risk. And yet ASUS surprised us at Computex 2024 last month when it revealed not a generational upgrade to its first-ever gaming handheld PC but what is, instead, a redo of the original. The ROG Ally X definitely brings a few much-needed upgrades, but it also feels like this is what should have been launched in the first place last year. That\u2019s why we took this handsome black handheld for a spin to see if it\u2019s really worth its weight in gold or if waiting for the real next-gen design is a better choice.<\/p>\n<p>Designer: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rog.asus.com\/gaming-handhelds\/rog-ally\/rog-ally-x-2024\/\">ASUS Republic of Gamers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-pr-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-501058\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/07\/24\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"ASUS ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld Review: What the OG Ally should have been\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-pr-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-pr-1.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-501058\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/07\/24\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"ASUS ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld Review: What the OG Ally should have been\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-pr-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<amp-ad width=\"100vw\" height=\"320\" type=\"adsense\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0648786275385337\" data-ad-slot=\"6683677248\" data-auto-format=\"rspv\" data-full-width><\/p>\n<div overflow><\/div>\n<p><\/amp-ad><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aesthetics\"><\/span>Aesthetics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Simply looking at the ROG Ally X on its own, you might easily mistake it for a black version of the original ROG Ally. Of course, there are subtle yet significant changes here and there, but the fact that it\u2019s able to keep its design identity is still a laudable achievement. On the flip side, there will be no mistaking it for a ROG Ally 2 that\u2019s yet to come, as it shares that DNA so closely with the first model.<\/p>\n<p>Whether the ROG Ally had a more angular and more aggressive <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>earance despite its white coating, the ROG Ally X is rounder, curvier, and a bit gentler. This has consequences for the device\u2019s ergonomics, which we\u2019ll get to later, but it also exudes a slightly different character compared to its progenitor. It manages to be a bit more welcoming, almost comfortable, without losing its cyberpunk aesthetic thanks to those RGB lighting accents.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-5_v1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-501059\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/07\/24\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"ASUS ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld Review: What the OG Ally should have been\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-5_v1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-5_v1.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-501059\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/07\/24\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"ASUS ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld Review: What the OG Ally should have been\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-5_v1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 4px; margin: 18px auto 20px; text-align:center;\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\" type=\"d67b39b176d8cc1b78a2864c-text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"d67b39b176d8cc1b78a2864c-text\/javascript\"><\/p>\n<p><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The color choice might prove to be a bit controversial, though. Not because no one likes black but because there\u2019s no other choice. Just like how the ROG Ally came only in white, the Ally X is a black-only design. In a way, it stands out less from the crowd, making it less distinctive. But it also invites less visible stains and dirt on a device that will most likely see a lot of action outdoors. Truth be told, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>rs are more likely to slap some skins on these devices than stick with the original coating, but having some choice would definitely help improve its appeal.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ergonomics\"><\/span>Ergonomics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ergonomics for computers often lags behind performance and aesthetics, but it is even more critical for one that you\u2019ll hold in your hand rather than use on a table. More than just the aesthetics, it\u2019s actually this aspect of the ROG Ally X that sees the most changes, at least externally. Suffice it to say, the handheld is finally designed to let you hold it in your hands for longer periods of time, which translates to more playtime overall.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-6_v1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-501060\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/07\/24\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"ASUS ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld Review: What the OG Ally should have been\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-6_v1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-6_v1.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-501060\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/07\/24\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"ASUS ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld Review: What the OG Ally should have been\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-6_v1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<amp-ad width=\"100vw\" height=\"320\" type=\"adsense\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0648786275385337\" data-ad-slot=\"1017606968\" data-auto-format=\"rspv\" data-full-width><\/p>\n<div overflow><\/div>\n<p><\/amp-ad><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 4px; margin: 18px auto 20px; text-align:center;\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\" type=\"d67b39b176d8cc1b78a2864c-text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"d67b39b176d8cc1b78a2864c-text\/javascript\"><\/p>\n<p><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Because of internal changes, the ROG Ally X is chunkier and heavier at 1.45 inches thick and 1.49 lbs compared to the OG Ally\u2019s 1.28 inches and 1.34 lbs. Ironically, the handheld is actually more ergonomic now despite the added bulk and heft thanks to key changes in the grip design and button. The sides, for example, are now more rounded than angular so they don\u2019t cut into your palm. The grips themselves have a more natural contour that\u2019s easier to hold, though they\u2019re still shallower compared to the Steam Deck\u2019s design. Depending on your hand size, you might not have enough room for a good grip just like on the ROG Ally.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-pr-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-501061\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/07\/24\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"ASUS ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld Review: What the OG Ally should have been\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-pr-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-pr-4.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-501061\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/07\/24\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"ASUS ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld Review: What the OG Ally should have been\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-pr-4.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-8\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<amp-ad layout=\"fluid\" height=\"fluid\" type=\"doubleclick\" data-slot=\"\/3847355\/yd-select-amp\"><br \/>\n<\/amp-ad><\/div>\n<p>The buttons and sticks feel more solid, too, and give better resistance and stability than the rather loose and flimsy controls of the previous half-generation. The back buttons are smaller and placed higher to address complaints of frequent accidental presses that come too naturally when holding the device. Ironically, players with smaller hands might find it harder to reach them now. Thankfully, their function is usually optional in most games, which is why owners of the ROG Ally were fine with disabling those.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance\"><\/span>Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are, of course, also upgrades internally, but not enough to call this the ROG Ally 2. It still uses the same AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, for example, which is capable but not exactly top-notch. What carries its performance forward is the new 24GB LPDDR5 RAM clocked at 7,500MHz, a rather big jump from the previous-gen 16GB 6,400MHz RAM. It\u2019s almost unbelievable how much more RAM boosts overall performance, especially when neither the CPU nor the integrated GPU are starved for memory. More disappointing, however, is the fact that ASUS didn\u2019t go all out to put a solid 32GB in there, but that would have probably raised the already higher price tag.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-benchmark.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-501062\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/07\/24\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"ASUS ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld Review: What the OG Ally should have been\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-benchmark.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-benchmark.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-501062\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/07\/24\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"ASUS ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld Review: What the OG Ally should have been\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-benchmark.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Another big upgrade is the 80Wh battery that\u2019s double the capacity of the meager 40Wh of the OG Ally. This alone accounts for the increase in weight and thickness, and it\u2019s a price many gamers are only too willing to pay. Of course, your mileage will vary, but this allows you to either tack on a few more hours to your game time or, alternatively, crank up the settings higher and still get the same uptime. You can also charge the battery at the maximum 100W that both USB-C ports support, but the included charger only goes as far as 65W.<\/p>\n<p>And yes, you read that right, USB-C ports. Plural. ASUS has done away with the proprietary XG Mobile port for connecting an external GPU and replaced it with a USB-C port with support for USB4, Thunderbolt 4, and DisplayPort 1.4 with FreeSync. This means you can still connect an external graphics dock, but now you have more options if you don\u2019t need to. Unfortunately, both ports are located at the top, so you have less wiggle room when connecting angled cables or thick adapters.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-1_v1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-501063\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/07\/24\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"ASUS ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld Review: What the OG Ally should have been\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-1_v1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-1_v1.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-501063\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/07\/24\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"ASUS ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld Review: What the OG Ally should have been\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-1_v1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 4px; margin: 18px auto 20px; text-align:center;\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\" type=\"d67b39b176d8cc1b78a2864c-text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"d67b39b176d8cc1b78a2864c-text\/javascript\"><\/p>\n<p><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The ASUS ROG Ally X retains most of what its predecessor has, including the aforementioned processor. The 7-inch 120Hz IPS LCD is still the same, which means it\u2019s still bright and vibrant, at least for an LCD panel. The speakers are supposedly upgraded a little, but you\u2019ll hardly notice the difference. The microSD card slot is still located at the top, which might worry some who have experienced fried electronics on the first ROG Ally.<\/p>\n<p>What all these changes and similarities boil down to is a more powerful computer that delivers a better gaming experience overall. Despite all that power, however, the ROG Ally X still runs cooler than its predecessor thanks to an improved cooling system that pulls heat away from the screen more effectively. This is actually important when you consider that this screen is the primary way you\u2019ll be interacting with the Windows 11 operating system. Unfortunately, even with ASUS\u2019 custom software, Windows is still largely a mouse and keyboard-driven platform, which means navigating through menus and windows is still a pain.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-4_v1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-501064\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/07\/24\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"ASUS ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld Review: What the OG Ally should have been\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-4_v1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-4_v1.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-501064\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/07\/24\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"ASUS ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld Review: What the OG Ally should have been\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-4_v1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sustainability\"><\/span>Sustainability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, this is one area left completely unchanged between generations. Like the majority of designs in this still nascent market, the ROG Ally X has that typical mixture of metal and plastic, both taken from new materials rather than recycled. It might take a few more generations before they start catching up to their larger gaming laptop cousins.<\/p>\n<p>The same can be said for repairability and even upgradability. You can\u2019t even upgrade the SSD storage, making that microSD card expansion slot even more critical, at least for non-game files. Again, the market is still in its infancy, so we\u2019re holding out hope that the situation will improve over time. After all, some lesser-known brands are already providing easy access to SSD storage for upgrading, so there\u2019s little reason why giants like ASUS can\u2019t do likewise.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-pr-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-501065\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/07\/24\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"ASUS ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld Review: What the OG Ally should have been\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-pr-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-pr-3.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-501065\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/07\/24\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"ASUS ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld Review: What the OG Ally should have been\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-pr-3.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Value\"><\/span>Value<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s clear as day that the ASUS ROG Ally X is a big step forward, fixing the flaws of the ROG Ally in a half-step upgrade. But are those enough to warrant its $800 price tag that makes it one of the more expensive options in the market? As always, the answer isn\u2019t as clear-cut, but the scales might not be tipping in the Republic of Gamers\u2019 favor.<\/p>\n<p>The original ROG Ally was by no means a terrible device even considering the ergonomics, and its current $650 price tag (or even $550 on discount) makes it a more viable starting handheld for those who aren\u2019t sold on the Steam Deck. There\u2019s definitely no reason for ROG Ally owners to upgrade this early, either, so only those who have been on the fence until now might find the ROG Ally X more convincing. But there are also other options in the market, like the Steam Deck that started it all or the Lenovo Legion Go with its Switch-like removable controllers. Then again, you can\u2019t go wrong with the ROG Ally X either, especially if you have the cash to spare.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-3_v1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-501067\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/07\/24\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"ASUS ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld Review: What the OG Ally should have been\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-3_v1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-3_v1.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-501067\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/07\/24\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"ASUS ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld Review: What the OG Ally should have been\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-3_v1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verdict\"><\/span>Verdict<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s rare for manufacturers to push out a version 1.5 product, especially one that almost makes the original feel inadequate. At the same time, such a strategy weakens the appeal of the \u201chalf-step\u201d upgrade, particularly because of the price difference between the two generations. That\u2019s the limbo that the ASUS ROG Ally X practically finds itself in. Taken on its own, it\u2019s a fine gaming kit that offers commendable performance in a more ergonomic design, but it\u2019s no ROG Ally 2. If you\u2019ve been undecided about getting your first ROG Ally, now might be a good time to grab one, especially if a good deal comes up to sweeten that price a bit.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-7_v1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-501066\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/07\/24\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"ASUS ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld Review: What the OG Ally should have been\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-7_v1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-7_v1.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-501066\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/07\/24\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"ASUS ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld Review: What the OG Ally should have been\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/07\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/asus-rog-ally-x-review-7_v1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"swp-hidden-panel-wrap\" style=\"display: none; visibility: collapse; opacity: 0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"swp-content-locator\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<amp-ad width=\"100vw\" height=\"320\" type=\"adsense\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0648786275385337\" data-ad-slot=\"9466393889\" data-auto-format=\"rspv\" data-full-width><\/p>\n<div overflow><\/div>\n<p><\/amp-ad>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"vcard author\"><br \/>\n<span>By<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>JC Torres<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMN63nwsw68G3Aw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Google News<\/a><\/span>\u00a0too, click on the star and choose us from your favorites.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you want to read more like this article, you can visit our <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Technology<\/a><\/span> category.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/07\/24\/asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=asus-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review-what-the-og-ally-should-have-been\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PROS: More RAM, Double Battery Capacity Two USB-C Ports More ergonomic design despite heavier and thicker chassis Higher performance with lower thermals CONS: Windows 11 is still awkward to use on touch screens Comes in black colorway only RATINGS: AESTHETICS ERGONOMICS PERFORMANCE SUSTAINABILITY \/ REPAIRABILITY VALUE FOR MONEY EDITOR&#8217;S QUOTE: The ASUS ROG Ally X&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-628677","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/628677","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=628677"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/628677\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=628677"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=628677"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=628677"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}