90
Kyle Barr
Gizmodo
“If the Steam Deck OLED is the prettiest and easiest to use of all the mainline handheld gaming devices, then the Ally X is the best if you want all the options and the best battery life.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Crisp 1080p Display
- Full Windows Compatibility
- Lightweight Design
- Improved storage capacity
- Enhanced performance metrics
- Upgraded thumbsticks and triggers
Points of Contention
- Frequent Bugs
- Abysmal Battery Life
- Can run a bit hot
- $799.99 price
Professional Reviews
11 reviews from 10 critics87
Sam Rutherford
Engadget
“But make no mistake, if you're talking about the best PC gaming handhelds on the market, the Ally X sits at the top of the hill right next to the Steam Deck.”
85
Allisa James
TechRadar
“After getting our hands on the upcoming Asus ROG Ally, we quickly became impressed not only with the gorgeous yet practical honeycomb chassis, stunning white color, and RGB lighting, but its high level of performance.”
80
Andrew E. Freedman
Tom's Hardware
The Asus ROG Ally X offers excellent performance, improved ergonomics, and a bright display, making it the best Windows gaming handheld available. However, its high price and Windows 11 optimization issues limit its appeal to budget-conscious users or those seeking a more polished experience.
80
Anyron Copeman
PCWorld
“Despite a few hiccups, the ROG Ally offers one of most complete gaming experience you’ll find on any handheld Console.”
80
Matthew Buzzi
PCMag
“The Asus ROG Ally is not an outright Steam Deck killer, but smart hardware, software, and design decisions make for a fun, exciting Windows‑based handheld game console.”
80
Robert Anderson
IGN
“If you’ve dreamt of a Windows-based handheld PC that pushes the boat out on features, doesn’t cost $1000+, and plays Game Pass games natively on the go, then the ROG Ally could be what you’re looking for.”
70 Sean Hollister 2 reviews · avg The Verge “The Asus ROG Ally X is the best a Windows gaming handheld has ever been.”
Sean Hollister 2 reviews · avg
The Verge
“The Asus ROG Ally X is the best a Windows gaming handheld has ever been.”
All 2 Sean Hollister reviews, aggregated above
70
Asus ROG Ally X
“The Asus ROG Ally X is the best a Windows gaming handheld has ever been.”
60
Asus ROG Ally updated
“But that doesn’t mean the Asus ROG Ally is a poor product overall — it’s a powerful gaming machine for $700”
60
Andrew E Freedman
Tom's Hardware
“The ROG Xbox Ally's design is effectively identical to its more powerful sibling, the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X.”
30
Eric Ravenscraft
Wired
“But the Ally feels half-baked, even compared to the Steam Deck when it came out.”
