Asus Rog Ally X (2024) is a Gaming handheld PC that was launched on July 22nd, 2024. It is a successor of Asus Rog Ally (2024) released on June 13th, 2024.
I have accumulated all the details of Rog Ally X from the official website and other genuine sources. I have explained the Rog Ally X specs in this article.
Let’s see the detailed specifications of Asus handheld gaming PCs.
Asus ROG ALLY X Info
All the basic information about the Asus Rog ALLY X is presented such as Brand Manufacturer, Market segment, Device name, Device model name, Release date, and Price.
| Brand Manufacturer | Asus |
| Device name | ROG ALLY X |
| Device Model name | RC72LA-ALLYX.Z1X |
| Release Date | July 22nd, 2024 |
| Market Segment | Mobile/Handheld Gaming PCs |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | ROG ALLY |
| Price | $799 |
Technical Specifications
The detailed specifications of ROG ALLY X include all the technical aspects such as CPU, GPU, OS, Storage, RAM, TDP, Battery, and more.
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor (“Zen4” with 4nm Process, 8-core/16-thread, 24MB cache, boost up to 5.1 GHz) |
| GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics 780M (“RDNA 3” based 12 CUs, boost up to 2.7 GHz) |
| RAM | 2x 12GB LPDDR5X-7500 MHz faster RAM (24 GB) |
| TDP | 9-30W |
| Battery | 80WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion |
| Power Supply | 65W power delivery via Type-C port |
| Storage | 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2280) (Upgradable up to 4TB) |
| Weight | 678 g (1.49 lbs) |
| Dimension (W x D x H) | 28.0 x 11.1 x 2.47 ~ 3.69 cm |
The Asus Rog Ally X core technical specs are CPU, GPU, and RAM. This handheld gaming PC uses the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, an 8-core/16-thread CPU with 24MB Cache with a base clock of 3.3 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.
The GPU is built on the CPU, which is AMD Radeon 780M iGPU based on RDNA 3 architecture. It has 12 CUs and has a base clock of 800MHz and a boost clock of 2.70 GHz, packed with 8.6 Teraflops in graphical performance.
The RAM used in ROG Ally X is a new LPDDR5X-7500 MHz RAM with 24 GB total in (2x12GB) Dual channel for faster and better gaming as AMD APUs prefer faster RAM in dual channel for better performance.
The Ally X has a max TDP of 30W with three different power modes, Silent mode (10W), Performance mode (15W), and Turbo mode (25W) with AC power connected utilizing full 30Watts.
Battery life
The battery is 80Whr which is two times than its predecessor Rog Ally. It means you will have longer gaming sessions. The power supply is a 65W AC power adapter via Type-C.
Asus ROG Ally X battery life on Turbo is up to 2 hrs, up to 2.5 hrs on performance, and 3.8 hrs on silent mode. Its output power delivery is 20V DC, 3.25A, 65W, and Input is 100 to 240V AC 50/60Hz.
Display Specifications
Handheld PC Asus Rog Ally X display specifications include display size, display type, refresh rate, brightness, response time, Resolution, etc.
| Display size | 7 inches |
| Display type | IPS-level, Glossy Display |
| Display resolution | FHD (1920 x 1080) |
| Screen Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB: 100% and AdobeRGB: 75.35% |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 7ms |
| Screen Brightness | 500nits |
| Screen Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus with DXC coating |
| Touch Screen | 10-point multi-touch |
Display Overview
The IPS-Level display is a good-quality screen with a glossy display. It has Gorilla Glass Victus protection with corning DXC coating that reduces screen reflection.
Gorilla Glass Victus is a good screen protector against all kinds of scratches and screen damage. The Full 1080p display resolution with a wide color gamut of sRGB 100% enhances your gaming with more color accuracy.
Its 10-point multi-touchscreen makes it even better for gaming with a peak brightness of 500nits allows you to game in outdoor environments.
Connectivity and I/O ports
The Rog Ally X connectivity and I/O ports include Wifi, Bluetooth, USB ports, an Audio jack, and SD card support.
| WIFI | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Headphone jack | 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack |
| MicroSD support | 1x UHS-II microSD card reader (supports SD, SDXC, and SDHC) |
| USB Ports | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort / Power delivery 3.0 and 1x Type C support USB 4 (Thunderbolt™ 4 compliance, DisplayPort™ 1.4 with Freesync support, Power Delivery 3.0) |
ROG ALLY X has better connectivity for Cloud gaming and video streaming with Bluetooth connectivity; wireless earphones/headphones connectivity becomes seamless.
It has two USB Type-C ports, one is USB 3.2 Gen2 and the other one is USB 4 Thunderbolt 4. USB 3.2 Gen2 supports power delivery 3.0 and a Display port for external monitors.
The USB 4 Thunderbolt 4 supports Display port 1.4 with Freesync and Power delivery 3.0 for fast charging. The advantage of Thunderbolt 4 is that an external GPU can also be connected.
Device Controls and Inputs
The Controls and Inputs for Rog ally x are
| Movement Button | A B X Y buttons |
| Trigger Button | L & R Hall Effect analog triggers |
| Bumper Button | L & R bumpers |
| D-Pad/Joystick | L & R joystick and 8-axis wheel D-Pad |
| Grip Button | 2x assignable grip buttons |
| Macro Button | 2x Macro buttons on the rear |
| Other Buttons | View, Menu, Command Centre, Armoury Crate, Volume, and Power |
| Thumbstick | 2x full-size analog sticks |
| Haptics | HD haptics |
| Gyro | 6-Axis IMU |
Joystick has been improved compared to Ally providing you with more durability, comfort, and accuracy. Both joysticks have an RGB halo for extra effects.
The face button has a flat dome shape for comfortable pressing the buttons, and providing the feel of tactile click and less wobble while gaming.
Both the triggers and the bumpers have been redesigned for comfort without affecting the accuracy and responsiveness. The macro button sizes have been reduced to prevent accidental presses.
The D-pad is also redesigned; reducing stickiness when performing complex moves with clean operating inputs on an 8-axis wheel.
Features
It has pretty amazing features like Aura sync, Xbox Game Pass, Fingerprint, and more.
| Asus Aura Sync | Yes |
| AMD Freesync | Yes (Freesync Premium) |
| Fingerprint sensor | Built-in Fingerprint sensor on Power Button |
| Security | Microsoft Pluton security processor |
| Xbox Game Pass | Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 3 months (T&C Apply) |
Audio Features
Asus handheld gaming PC has a Built-in Array Mic, 2x speaker with smart amplifier, Two-way AI noise cancellation, Hi-Res support for headphones, Smart AMP, and support for Dolby Atmos.
ROG Ally X Cooling solutions
Rog Ally X is a portable gaming device; you know it will generate heat when it comes to gaming. For that, you need an optimal cooling solution.
The Asus Rog Ally X has a very robust cooling solution. It has 3 exhaust vents, two are for the APU and one for the motherboard and display panel. All the vents are on top of the gaming device.
It has a single copper heat pipe with a capillary structure that increases capillary pressure by more than 15%; hence, it improves the cooling of the gaming device even when upside-down. Asus calls it an Anti-gravity heatpipe.
Ally X has dual cooling fans with fluid dynamic bearings for less friction even when you hold it in any orientation. It has thinner fans than its predecessor Ally.
The cooling fans are 0.15mm thick with more space for the air to pass between the blade. Thin fans accommodate a larger 80Whr battery by occupying less space but still improve the overall airflow by 10%.
The two air intake vents are covered with dust filters to prevent dust and other foreign particles from entering the fans.
The two heatsinks are lined with ultra-thin aluminum fins of 0.1mm for higher heat dissipation and offer lower air resistance for smoother airflow.
| Air Vent (outlet) | 3 Vents on Top (2 for the APU and 1 for the motherboard & display panel) |
| Heatpipe | 1 copper heatpipe with capillary structure |
| Fan | 2 Fans with 0.15mm thickness |
| Heatsink | 2 heatsinks ( a total of 102 Heatsink fins occupying 12,173mm² of surface area) |
| Dustfilter | Yes, For 2 air intake vents |
| Fan bearing type | Fluid dynamic bearing |
Design
Rog Ally X has a 4.5mm height increase for better hand grip while gaming; it feels more comfortable than Ally. The custom-made 2° and 14° slant keeps the handheld gaming device comfortable in any hands.
Asus has slightly changed the location of the joysticks relative to the D-pad and face buttons, making it easier to move your hands between each button.
It has unique Rog-themed handgrips on the rear and rock-solid stability gives Ally X a secure and attractive quality. The RGB lighting on both the joysticks has an Aura sync support giving the enhanced gaming look.
The power button is placed in a caved-in location close to the reach of your right index finger with a finger scanner on the button allowing you to log in instantly and start playing your games.
Software support
The Armoury Crate SE software allows you to control TDP values and VRAM allocation, change per-game key bindings, and export or download custom game profiles.
It comes with an improved game library that allows you to customize the visual appearance of the game library.
ACSE also allows you to turn on and off FSR and RSR for high-quality upscaling, AMD Fluid motion for smoother gameplay, and Radeon Anti-Lag for responsive controls in games.
ACSE has been optimized for seamless software and driver updates allowing you to download and update directly from the Armoury crate; From BIOS to graphics driver and more.
What is the difference between Rog Ally X and Rog Ally?
The only differences between Rog Ally X and Rog Ally are Battery size, RAM, Storage, extra air outlet, USB ports, Macro button size, Joystick, and redesigned D-Pad.
| ROG ALLY X (2024) | Differences | ROG ALLY (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| (2x12GB) 24GB LPDDR5X-7500MHz | RAM | (2x8GB) 16GB LPDDR5-6400MHz |
| 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2280) | Storage | 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2230) |
| 80Whr | Battery | 40Whr |
| 678g | Weight | 608g |
| 3 Air outlet vents (1 for the motherboard and display panel) | Air Outlet Vent | 2 Air outlet vents |
| 2 USB Type-C port (1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C and 1x USB 4 Thunderbolt with PD 3.0, DP 1.4 with Freesync) | USB Type-C Port | 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port (ROG XG Mobile Interface and USB Type-C combo with PD & DP 1.4 support) |
| Smaller Macro Button | Macro Button | Larger Macro Button |
| 8-Axis wheel | D-Pad | 4-axis wheel |
| Better quality joystick with 5million rotation cycles | Joystick | Avg quality joystick with only 2.5million rotation cycles |
| $799 | Price | $649 |
Asus Rog Ally X Gaming Benchmark
The games were tested on 25W Turbo mode on the battery in settings Low to Med at 1080p with FSR enabled on some games.
| Games | Avg FPS |
|---|---|
| Starfield | 30 – 48 fps |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 51 fps |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 45 fps |
| AC Mirage | 49 fps |
| Forza Horizon 5 | 78 fps |
