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ASUS ROG Ally X (2024)
Ally X keeps the 7-inch 1080p 120Hz / Z1 Extreme sheet and spends the refresh on 80Wh, 24GB, a 2280 SSD, and two USB-C ports.
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Placeholder — OEM press not licensedASUS ROG Ally X (2024)
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Placeholder — OEM press not licensedNumeric rows were pulled from the US RC72LA spec sheet, accessed 2026-09-19.
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In short
Ally X keeps the 7-inch 1080p 120Hz / Z1 Extreme sheet and spends the refresh on 80Wh, 24GB, a 2280 SSD, and two USB-C ports. Buy it if you want the original Ally’s Windows / 1080p idea with the larger battery and I/O. Skip it if you want SteamOS trackpads, a 1600p Legion panel, or Nintendo software.
Who it is for
- Windows handheld buyers who liked Ally’s 1080p 120Hz panel but wanted a larger battery and more RAM than the 40Wh / 16GB 2023 sheet.
- People who need two USB-C ports (USB4 / Thunderbolt 4-compliant plus USB 3.2 Gen2 with DP / PD) instead of the original XG Mobile combo.
- Users who will swap a 2280 SSD — Ally X’s spec lists 1TB or 2TB 2280 modules.
- Shoppers comparing current Windows handhelds against Steam Deck OLED on a 9–30W vs 4–15W desk.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who wants SteamOS and dual trackpads. That is the Deck hubs.
- Buyers who still need the original Ally’s XG Mobile connector. Ally X’s spec lists two Type-C ports, not that combo jack.
- People shopping for a 7.4-inch HDR OLED or an 8.8-inch 1600p tablet-with-controllers.
- Nintendo-first players.
Key differentiators
- 80Wh 4-cell pack — double the capacity row versus original Ally’s 40Wh.
- 24GB on-board memory (12GB×2 LPDDR5, dual channel on the spec sheet; product page also says LPDDR5X).
- M.2 2280 1TB / 2TB + UHS-II microSD.
- Same Z1 Extreme / 12 CU / 7-inch 1080p 120Hz / 500-nit / FreeSync Premium display class as 2023 Ally, in a thicker 678g chassis.
Caveats
- ASUS still does not publish a gameplay-hour range on the Ally X spec sheet. Do not invent one from the 80Wh capacity.
- Memory wording disagrees slightly: spec sheet says 12GB×2 LPDDR5; product page markets 24GB LPDDR5X. Quote both; do not pick a third type.
- $799.99 is the official US MSRP / ASUS Store figure. Street prices go stale.
- GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested Ally X. 8.6 TFLOPS and 500 nits are OEM claims.
Handheld-category specs
Same rows on every handheld page (Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, Switch).
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| SoC / APU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme; Zen 4, 4nm, 8 cores / 16 threads, 24MB cache, up to 5.10GHz boost | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics, RDNA 3, 12 CUs, up to 2.7GHz, up to 8.6 TFLOPS | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| TDP / APU power (OEM) | 9–30W | ASUS ROG Ally X spec sheet; Ally X product pageProduct page operating-mode copy also names Silent 10W, Performance 15W, Turbo 25W (30W on AC). |
| RAM | 24GB on board (spec sheet: 12GB×2 LPDDR5, dual channel) | ASUS ROG Ally X spec sheet; product pageProduct page markets “up to 24GB of LPDDR5X.” Keep both OEM wordings. |
| Storage | 1TB or 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2280) | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| Expandable storage | UHS-II microSD (SD / SDHC / SDXC) | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| Display size | 7-inch | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| Display type | IPS-level, anti-glare / low-reflection (AGLR); Gorilla Glass Victus; 10-point touch | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| Display resolution | 1920 × 1080 (16:9 FHD) | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz; 7ms response; AMD FreeSync Premium (VRR) | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| Peak brightness (OEM) | 500 nits | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| HDR / color (OEM) | 100% sRGB; 75.35% Adobe RGB listed on the spec block | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| Controls | ABXY; D-pad; two full-size analog sticks; Hall-effect analog triggers; bumpers; View; Menu; Command Center and Armoury Crate buttons | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| Trackpads | None | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet (no trackpad row) |
| Gyro / motion | 6-axis IMU | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| Haptics | HD haptics | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| Rear / grip buttons | Two assignable grip buttons | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| Battery capacity | 80Wh, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| Battery life (OEM) | Hours-of-gameplay not published on the ROG spec sheet (accessed 2026-09-19) | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| Charging (OEM) | USB-C 65W adapter (20V / 3.25A). Inclusion varies by region. USB4 port lists Power Delivery 3.0. | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| Store / ecosystem | Windows 11 storefronts. Spec sheet also lists a 3-month Xbox Game Pass for PC offer (terms / market limits). | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| Weight | 678 g (1.49 lb) | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| Dimensions | 280 × 111 × 24.7–36.9 mm (11.02 × 4.37 × 0.97–1.45 in) | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| Chassis / form | Integrated handheld with redesigned grips vs 2023 Ally (ASUS copy); not detachable controllers | ASUS Ally X product page / spec sheet |
| Finishes | Black RC72LA retail finish as sold. Confirm the live SKU for later colorways. | ASUS ROG Ally X product page |
| Cooling | Updated chassis / cooling called out on the product page; no separate named thermal SKU on the spec sheet | ASUS Ally X product page |
| Ports | 3.5mm combo jack; USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (DisplayPort / PD); USB4 Type-C (Thunderbolt 4 compliance, DP 1.4 with FreeSync, PD 3.0); UHS-II microSD | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) tri-band 2×2 + Bluetooth 5.4 (BT version may change with OS) | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| Speakers / audio | 2-speaker Smart Amplifier; array mic; AI noise canceling; Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res headphone certification | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| Dock / TV output | DisplayPort on both USB-C ports (USB 3.2 Gen2 DP/PD; USB4 DP 1.4 with FreeSync) | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| US MSRP (launch) | $799.99 US MSRP / ASUS Store | ASUS USA Ally X announcement; ASUS Store spec pageASUS USA announcement lists $799.99 Best Buy preorder MSRP. Street prices go stale. |
| Price band | Flagship Windows handheld (~$800 US launch) | Derived from $799.99 |
| Announced | 2 June 2024 | ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces All-New ROG Ally X |
| Availability | RC72LA 1TB and 2TB SKUs on the US spec sheet (accessed 2026-09-19) | ASUS ROG Ally X spec sheet |
ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other handhelds keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| USB4 / Thunderbolt 4 | One Type-C listed as USB4 with Thunderbolt 4 compliance, DisplayPort 1.4 + FreeSync, PD 3.0 | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| XG Mobile port | Not listed on the Ally X spec sheet (original Ally’s combo port does not carry over as written) | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| Armoury Crate | Armoury Crate and Command Center buttons; product page cites Armoury Crate SE 1.5 | ASUS spec sheet / product page |
| Fingerprint / Pluton | Built-in fingerprint sensor; Microsoft Pluton | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| Xbox Game Pass offer | Spec sheet: 3 months Xbox Game Pass for PC; terms, catalog, and markets limited | ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) spec sheet |
| SSD form factor | M.2 2280 (product page: user-upgradeable 2280) | ASUS spec sheet / product page |
| Operating modes (product page) | Silent 10W; Performance 15W; Turbo 25W (30W on AC) — ASUS product-page copy inside the 9–30W spec TDP | ASUS Ally X product page |
Overview
ROG Ally X is the 2024 RC72LA refresh: same Z1 Extreme display class as 2023 Ally, with 80Wh, 24GB, 2280 storage, and two USB-C ports.
We have not bench-tested this unit.
Display
7-inch FHD 16:9, IPS-level AGLR, 120Hz, 7ms, 500 nits, 100% sRGB, FreeSync Premium, Gorilla Glass Victus, 10-point touch.
SoC, RAM, and storage
| ASUS’s words | Ally X |
|---|---|
| CPU / GPU | Z1 Extreme; RDNA 3 12 CU, up to 8.6 TFLOPS |
| TDP | 9–30W (product page: 10 / 15 / 25 / 30W-on-AC modes) |
| RAM | 24GB (12GB×2 LPDDR5 on the spec sheet) |
| Storage | 1TB or 2TB 2280 + UHS-II microSD |
Controls
Same family as 2023 Ally: Hall-effect triggers, sticks, ABXY, D-pad, bumpers, View/Menu, Armoury / Command Center, two grips, HD haptics, 6-axis IMU. No trackpads.
Battery and charging
80Wh 4-cell. 65W USB-C adapter (region-dependent). PD 3.0 on the USB4 port. Hours not published.
OS and dock
Windows 11 Home. DP on both USB-C ports; USB4 listed with Thunderbolt 4 compliance and FreeSync.
Weight, chassis, dock
- Weight: see the first table (RC72LA sheet).
- Form: integrated grips. XG Mobile combo from 2023 Ally is gone.
- Dock path: DisplayPort on both USB-C ports; USB4 lists Thunderbolt 4 compliance and FreeSync.
How this page compares on a desk (not a vs-page)
| Desk fact (OEM) | Ally X 2024 | 2023 Ally | Xbox Ally X 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| APU | Z1 Extreme | Z1 Extreme | Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme |
| RAM | 24GB | 16GB | 24GB LPDDR5X |
| Battery | 80Wh | 40Wh | 80Wh |
| USB4 | Yes | No (XG Mobile combo) | Yes |
| Trackpads | None | None | None |
Xbox Ally X is /handhelds/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x/.
Price, SKUs, and what not to invent
Quote the RC72LA spec / product page for live list. Do not invent gameplay hours. Do not paste Xbox Ally X’s 50 TOPS NPU onto this 2024 sheet unless ASUS prints it here.
Sources
- ASUS — ROG Ally X (2024) RC72LA spec sheet (US) — accessed 2026-09-19
- ASUS — ROG Ally X (2024) product page (US) — accessed 2026-09-19
- ASUS USA — Announces All-New ROG Ally X — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from 2023 Ally?
Same Z1 Extreme / 12 CU / 7-inch 1080p 120Hz class. Ally X adds 80Wh, 24GB, 2280 1TB/2TB, dual USB-C (including USB4), and a thicker 678g chassis. It does not list the original XG Mobile combo port.
SteamOS or Windows?
ASUS ships Windows 11 Home.
Does Ally X have trackpads?
No. `trackpads` is None.
How long does the 80Wh battery last?
ASUS publishes capacity, not a gameplay-hour range, on this spec sheet. We will not invent hours.
Is the RAM LPDDR5 or LPDDR5X?
The spec sheet says 12GB×2 LPDDR5 dual channel. The product page says 24GB LPDDR5X. Quote both OEM lines.
Official product page: ASUS ROG Ally X (2024). Tech specs: ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) specs.