Asus has done an impressive job with ROG Ally for a first-generation handheld gaming device. Ultimately, for better and worse, Ally is a Windows 11-powered handheld gaming computer that offers incredible performance for the form-factor and price, with imp...
Innovative and unique, Powerful hardware, Reasonable weight, good build quality, Runs a wide variety of PC games
Very limited battery life, Only one USB port, Windows UI is hard to use, Carry case not included,
The Asus ROG Ally is a fascinating product. It's genuinely new and fresh, and there's clearly a market for it. However, I'm not quite sure it's ready for mainstream adoption, and those who are immediately drawn to the concept should really consider a few...
More powerful than a Steam Deck,Streamlined and stylish design,Full HD screen is colourful and vibant,Windows 11 is user friendly
Expensive compared to competitors,Poor battery life,120Hz screen feels wasted here
The Asus ROG Ally is a more powerful alternative to the Steam Deck. It features a superior design and more user-friendly software. That high price is hard to justify, however, especially with the poor battery life. Competition is more fierce now too, with...
Abstract: Update 07/12/2023 - It's been six months since the Asus ROG Ally first graced our shelves. Countless updates later, and it's in its best shape yet. This review was originally written from a pre-release device and, understandably, there have been many impr...
nice looking design with good build quality, stable temperatures, excellent screen, UI becoming very polished with the latest updates, great performance for what it is, stable temperatures and quiet fans, punchy speakers
battery life may not be good enough for some, more expensive than top competition, some buttons and DPad could be better, SD card may still be prone to overheating under Turbo mode
The Asus ROG Ally has become a favorite of mine as far as handhelds go. This has the right amount of performance and pairs it well with a nice design, punchy speakers, and a fantastic screen. My start was rocky with it, but the multitude of updates releas...
Abstract: The ROG Ally is arguably the biggest competitor to Valve's Steam Deck. However, unlike its meaty competitor, the ROG Ally focuses on Windows 11 gaming. Furthermore, the pièce de résistance has to be the stellar 1080p 7″ display that is capable of up to...
Poor battery life, Requires a separate dock, Windows is fiddly on a touchscreen
This gaming machine might tempt creatives due to its easy portability and decent specs, but anyone who wants to use it for serious work should consider getting a laptop instead...
Familiar interface,Top notch performance,Easy to customise,Massively immersive,
Battery life is poor, A bit cumbersome,
If you want the most capable, compatible handheld gaming platform, this is it. The interface feels familiar thanks to Windows 11, and gaming performance is truly excellent, with a host of user configurable parameters to tailor it to your style.Reasons to...
Phenomenal portable performance, Comfortable to hold, Full PC compatibility,
Windows 11 quirks, Relatively pricey
The release of the Asus ROG Ally is a turning point for the handheld gaming PC scene, and I think it'll spark a new wave of lower-priced Steam Deck competitors. The device itself feels like a generational uplift, providing better performance and high-refr...
