ASUS ROG Ally X reportedly gets 24 GB memory
ASUS and leakers reveal new details about the upcoming gaming device.
ROG Ally 2023 in a black case
The Verge recently got a hands-on experience with the upcoming ROG Ally X gaming handheld. ASUS plans to unveil this new device fully in June, aiming for a full disclosure. Currently, the device hasn’t been fully showcased in official images, as ASUS is working hard to prevent any leaks before its public debut. Despite this, there have been glimpses of its design circulating even before its official confirmation, courtesy of ASUS:
ROG Ally X, Source: ASUS
The ROG Ally X is reportedly sporting a black chassis design and comes with upgraded ergonomics. According to The Verge, the device appears to be thicker, measuring around 40mm, which is approximately 8mm thicker than the original Ally model. The thickness was determined through a “fingernail” measurement, as ASUS did not permit direct measurements of the prototype, showcased behind closed doors.
Before the ROG Ally X was revealed, The Verge also provided key specifications, including that it will have more memory capacity compared to its predecessor. While ASUS didn’t disclose precise details, it’s now rumored that the device ships with 24GB of memory, an upgrade from the previous 16GB. This aligns with insights from leaker Arsene Lupin, who hinted at a $799 price tag, $100 higher than the 2023 model.
Moreover, Lupin suggests that the ROG Ally X utilizes LPDDR5X technology, indicating faster memory performance. This upgrade along with increased capacity is expected to positively impact overall performance, allowing gamers to allocate more system memory to VRAM.
ASUS has confirmed several key details about the ROG Ally X. The device retains the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU, with reports suggesting it’s not utilizing the non-Extreme version. Additionally, it features a 7-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, identical to the original model. Noteworthy changes include adjustments to the battery size, although the capacity has not been officially confirmed. Moreover, the ROG Ally X introduces support for M.2 2280 SSDs, offering users expanded storage options.
ASUS ROG Ally X details
- APU: AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
- Screen: 7″ FHD 120Hz
- Battery: 40%+ Larger than 40Wh
- SSD: M.2 2280 support
- Memory: 24GB LPDDR5X
- Weight: Heavier than ROG Ally 2023
- Chassis: black shell with more ergonomic design
- MSRP $799 at launch
New ‘hands-on’ details
- The ABXY face buttons feel like they’ve nudged slightly southward, closer to the analog stick, so that the B button now slightly intersects the grip
- The face buttons are a little less rattle-y, though they still do pleasingly rattle
- The joysticks now have a nicely tacky rubber coating in the middle, like the Steam Deck OLED — their throw felt slightly tighter, too
- The D-pad now has eight-way indicators and felt very slightly floatier
- The triggers maybe have a touch more throw and still have a nice smooth pull
- There’s still just two back buttons
- It still uses Phillips head screws
- You still get RGB LED ring lights around the sticks; I couldn’t tell if they’d been added to the buttons, but they’re still double-shot
- I could see through vent gaps in the chassis that there’s still a pair of fans inside
— Sean Hollister, The Verge
ASUS has confirmed that the ROG Ally X will be officially showcased at Computex on June 2nd. The full specs and final pricing were not confirmed yet.
| Handheld Gaming Consoles Specs | |||||
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| VideoCardz | ASUS ROG Ally X |
ASUS ROG Ally 2023 |
MSI Claw | Lenovo Legion Go | Valve Steam Deck OLED |
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| Architecture | AMD Zen4 & RDNA3 | AMD Zen4 & RDNA3 | Intel Redwood Cove, Crestmont & Xe-LPG | AMD Zen4 & RDNA3 | AMD Zen2 & RDNA2 |
| APU | Ryzen Z1 Extreme 8C/16T up to 5.1 GHz |
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 8C/16T up to 5.1 GHz or Ryzen Z1 6C/12T up to 4.9 GHz |
Core 7 Ultra 155H 16C/22T up to 4.8 GHz or Core 5 Ultra 135H 14C/18T up to 4.6 GHz |
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 8C/16T up to 5.1 GHz or Ryzen Z1 6C/12T up to 4.9 GHz |
AMD Sephiroth (6nm) 4C/8T up to 3.5 GHz |
| SoC GPU | AMD iGPU 12CU @ 2.7 GHz |
AMD iGPU 12CU @ 2.7 GHz (Z1E) 4CU @ 2.5 GHz (Z1) |
Arc Graphics 8 Xe-C @ 2.25 GHz (155H) 7 Xe-C @ 2.20 GHz (135H) |
AMD iGPU 12CU @ 2.7 GHz (Z1E) 4CU @ 2.5 GHz (Z1) |
AMD iGPU 8CU @ 1.6 GHz |
| SoC TDP | 1-30W | 1-30W | 28W | 9-30W | 4-15W |
| External GPU | TBC | ROG XG Mobile (up to RTX 4090) | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 | Not officially |
| Memory Capacity | 24GB LPDDR5X | 16GB LPDDR5-6400 | 16GB LPDDR5-6400 | 16GB LPDDR5X-7500 | 16GB LPDDR5-6400 |
| Storage Capacity | 1TB | 512GB | 1TB/512GB | 1TB/512GB | 512GB/1TB SSD |
| Storage Type | M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD PCIe 4×4 | M.2 NVMe 2230 SSD PCIe 4×4 | M.2 NVMe 2230 SSD PCIe 4×4 | M.2 NVMe 2242 SSD PCIe 4×4 | M.2 NVMe 2230 SSD PCIe 3×4 |
| Display | 7″ 1920×1080, 120Hz, 500 nits, 7ms, VRR | 7″ 1920×1080, 120Hz, 500 nits, 7ms, VRR | 7″ 1920×1080, 120Hz, 500 nits, VRR | 8.8″ 2560×1600 IPS, 144Hz, 500 nits | 7.4″ 1200×800, 90 Hz |
| Connectivity | TBC | Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.2 | Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.2 | Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.3 |
| Battery | larger than 2023 model | 40 Wh, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion | 53 Wh, 6-Cell | 49.2 Wh, 900 mAh (controllers) | 50 Wh |
| Weight | TBC | 608g / 1.34 lbs | 675 g | 854g / 1.87 lbs | 640 g / 1.41 lbs |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | TBC | 28.0 × 11.3 × 3.9 cm 11.0 × 4.5 × 1.5 in |
29.4 × 11.7 × 2.1 cm 11.6 × 4.6 × 0.8 in |
29.9 × 13.1 × 4.1 cm 11.8 × 5.2 × 1.6 in |
29.8 × 11.7 × 4.9 cm 11.7 × 4.6 × 1.9 in |
| Default OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 | Windows 11 | Windows 11 | Steam OS/Win 11 |
| Retail Price | $799 | $699/€799 (Z1E) $599/€699 (Z1) |
$799/€949 (155HU+1TB) $749/€849 (155H+512GB) $699 (135H+512GB) |
$749 (Z1E+1TB) $699/€799 (1E+512GB) |
$649/€679 (1TB) $549/€569 (512GB) |
| Release Date | June 2024 | June 2023 (Z1E) September 2023 (Z1) |
March 2024 | October 31, 2023 | November 2023 |
Source: The Verge
