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ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025)
Xbox Ally is the 2025 RC73YA Windows handheld: Z2 A (4c/8t), 7-inch 1080p/120Hz, 16GB LPDDR5-6400, 512GB 2280, 60Wh, dual USB-C, 670g.
Product images
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Placeholder — OEM press not licensedNumeric rows were pulled from the US RC73YA spec sheet, accessed 2026-09-19.
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In short
Xbox Ally is the 2025 RC73YA Windows handheld: Z2 A (4c/8t), 7-inch 1080p/120Hz, 16GB LPDDR5-6400, 512GB 2280, 60Wh, dual USB-C, 670g. Buy it for the Xbox full-screen Windows sheet at the $599.99 ASUS Store price. Skip it if you want Z2 Extreme / 24GB / 80Wh (Xbox Ally X) or SteamOS + trackpads (Deck).
Who it is for
- Windows / Xbox app buyers who want the 2025 Xbox-branded Ally chassis rather than the 2023 RC71L or 2024 Ally X sheets.
- Shoppers who want a 7-inch 1080p 120Hz FreeSync Premium panel, dual USB-C, and a 60Wh pack at the ASUS Store $599.99 row.
- People comparing Z2 A (4-core / 8-thread, up to 3.8GHz) against Z1 Extreme or Z2 Extreme without mixing those CU tables.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who wants SteamOS as the shipped OS. Xbox Ally lists Windows 11 Home.
- Buyers who need Xbox Ally X’s Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, 24GB LPDDR5X, 1TB, USB4, and 80Wh pack.
- People who want Deck-style dual trackpads. The handhelds-v1 `trackpads` row is None.
- Nintendo-first players. First-party Switch software is not this ecosystem.
Key differentiators
- Ryzen Z2 A: 4 cores / 8 threads, 2.8GHz base, up to 3.8GHz, 6MB cache — not the 8-core Extreme SKUs.
- 60Wh 4-cell versus 40Wh (2023 Ally) and 80Wh (Ally X / Xbox Ally X).
- Dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort and PD; 2280 SSD instead of 2023 Ally’s 2230 + XG Mobile combo.
- Xbox Game Pass Premium trial footnote (term length varies by region on the spec sheet) plus Windows 11 Home.
Caveats
- This hub locks the US RC73YA Z2 A 16GB / 512GB sheet. Do not paste Xbox Ally X’s Z2 Extreme / 24GB / 80Wh rows here.
- ASUS does not publish a TDP wattage or a gameplay-hour range on this spec sheet. Keep those keys as Not published.
- GPU is printed as AMD Radeon Graphics. Do not invent a 12-CU / 8.6 TFLOPS row from the 2023 Ally sheet.
- GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested this unit. 500-nit and $599.99 rows are OEM / store claims on access day.
Handheld-category specs
Same rows on every handheld page (Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, Switch).
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| SoC / APU | AMD Ryzen Z2 A; 2.8GHz, 6MB cache, up to 3.8GHz, 4 cores / 8 threads | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheetThe US spec block does not print CU count or TFLOPS. Do not copy 2023 Ally’s 12 CU / 8.6 TFLOPS row onto Z2 A. |
| TDP / APU power (OEM) | Not published | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5 on board (6400 MT/s, dual channel) | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| Storage | 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2280) | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| Expandable storage | UHS-II microSD (SD / SDHC / SDXC) | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| Display size | 7-inch | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| Display type | IPS-level, anti-glare / low-reflection (AGLR); Gorilla Glass Victus and Gorilla Glass DXC; 10-point touch | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| Display resolution | 1920 × 1080 (16:9 FHD) | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz; AMD FreeSync Premium (VRR) | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| Peak brightness (OEM) | 500 nits | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheetManufacturer nits claim, not a measured outdoor reading. |
| HDR / color (OEM) | 100% sRGB; 75.35% Adobe RGB listed. HDR mode is not named as HDR10 on this spec block. | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US 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 Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| Trackpads | None | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet (no trackpad row) |
| Gyro / motion | 6-axis IMU | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| Haptics | HD haptics | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| Rear / grip buttons | Two assignable grip buttons | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| Battery capacity | 60Wh, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| Battery life (OEM) | Hours-of-gameplay not published on the ROG spec sheet (accessed 2026-09-19) | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheetDo not invent a 3–12 hour Deck-style range. |
| Charging (OEM) | USB-C 65W adapter (20V / 3.25A). Inclusion varies by region. | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| Store / ecosystem | Windows 11 storefronts plus the Xbox app / Game Pass path ASUS markets. Not SteamOS. | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally product page / Windows 11 Home spec |
| Weight | 670 g (1.48 lb) | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| Dimensions | 29.0 × 12.1 × 2.75–5.09 cm (11.42 × 4.76 × 1.08–2.00 in) | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| Chassis / form | Integrated handheld with contoured grips (Xbox-inspired chassis on the product page). Not detachable controllers. | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) product / spec pages |
| Finishes | RC73YA retail finish as sold. Confirm the live ASUS Store SKU for later colorways. | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally product photography (not hosted) |
| Cooling | Internal cooling; no named wattage/thermal row on this spec sheet (accessed 2026-09-19) | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| Ports | 3.5mm combo jack; 2× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort + power delivery); UHS-II microSD | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US 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 Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| Speakers / audio | 2-speaker Smart Amplifier; array mic; AI noise canceling; Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res headphone certification | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| Dock / TV output | DisplayPort over both USB-C ports. No 8K transport ceiling is printed on this spec block. | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| US MSRP (launch) | $599.99 ASUS Store price (accessed 2026-09-19) | ASUS Store price on the US spec pageStreet prices go stale. Re-check rog.asus.com. |
| Price band | Mid Windows handheld (~$600 US list) | Derived from $599.99 ASUS Store |
| Announced | 2025 RC73YA generation (ASUS ROG Xbox Ally product family) | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US pages |
| Availability | Current RC73YA retail generation. Xbox Ally X (RC73XA) is the Extreme sibling hub. | ASUS ROG product family, accessed 2026-09-19 |
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other handhelds keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Model number | RC73YA (example US config RC73YA-XB_ALLY.Z2A.16) | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| Xbox full-screen experience | Product page: power on into the Xbox full-screen experience; Xbox button opens Game Bar. Still Windows 11 Home, not a closed console OS. | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) product page |
| Xbox Game Pass footnote | US spec lists Xbox Game Pass Premium trial (2 months on the US sheet we accessed; some regional sheets print 3 months). Terms and eligible markets apply. | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| Fingerprint / Pluton | Built-in fingerprint sensor; Microsoft Pluton security processor | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| Aura Sync | Yes | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| SSD form factor | M.2 2280 (not the 2230 slot on 2023 Ally) | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) US spec sheet |
| Not Xbox Ally X | Xbox Ally X (RC73XA) is `/handhelds/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x/` — Z2 Extreme, 24GB LPDDR5X, 1TB, USB4, 80Wh, 715g. | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X (2025) US spec sheet |
Overview
ROG Xbox Ally (2025) is ASUS’s Xbox-branded Windows handheld. The locked sheet on this page is RC73YA Z2 A 16GB / 512GB: 7-inch 1080p 120Hz, 16GB LPDDR5-6400, 60Wh, 670g, dual USB-C, Windows 11 Home.
We have not bench-tested this unit.
This is not the 2023 RC71L Ally, not 2024 Ally X, and not 2025 Xbox Ally X. Those siblings keep their own hubs so Z2 A’s 4-core / 60Wh table is not overwritten by Extreme SKUs.
Display
7-inch FHD 16:9, IPS-level AGLR, 120Hz, 500 nits, 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB, FreeSync Premium, 10-point touch, Gorilla Glass Victus + DXC.
Same display class as 2023/2024 Ally sheets. Do not write “new OLED generation.”
SoC, RAM, and storage
| ASUS’s words | Xbox Ally RC73YA |
|---|---|
| CPU | Ryzen Z2 A, 4c/8t, 2.8 / 3.8GHz, 6MB cache |
| GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (no CU/TFLOPS on this sheet) |
| TDP | Not published |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5-6400 dual channel |
| Storage | 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe 2280 + UHS-II microSD |
Controls
Hall-effect triggers, full-size analog sticks, ABXY, D-pad, bumpers, View/Menu, Command Center, Armoury Crate, two grip buttons, HD haptics, 6-axis IMU. No trackpads.
Battery and charging
60Wh 4-cell. 65W USB-C (20V / 3.25A; region-dependent inclusion). No gameplay-hour row on the spec sheet.
OS, Xbox shell, and dock
Windows 11 Home. Product page: boot into the Xbox full-screen experience; Xbox button opens Game Bar. That is still a Windows handheld.
DisplayPort over both USB-C ports. Official dock accessories are separate.
How this page compares on a desk (not a vs-page)
| Desk fact (OEM) | Xbox Ally RC73YA | Xbox Ally X RC73XA |
|---|---|---|
| APU | Z2 A 4c/8t, up to 3.8GHz | Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme 8c/16t, up to 5.0GHz |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5-6400 | 24GB LPDDR5X |
| Battery | 60Wh | 80Wh |
| Ports | 2× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C + USB4 |
| Weight | 670g | 715g |
| ASUS Store (access day) | $599.99 | $999.99 |
Winners belong on a future -vs- URL.
Price, SKUs, and what not to invent
$599.99 is the ASUS Store price printed on the US spec page on 19 September 2026. Re-check before quoting.
Do not invent Steam-review averages, TFLOPS, or a 9–30W turbo table. Do not merge this SKU with 2023 Ally or Xbox Ally X.
Sources
- ASUS — ROG Xbox Ally (2025) RC73YA spec sheet (US) — accessed 2026-09-19
- ASUS — ROG Xbox Ally (2025) product page (US) — accessed 2026-09-19
- ASUS — ROG Xbox Ally X (2025) spec sheet (sibling SKU) — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Is this Xbox Ally X?
No. This hub is RC73YA Z2 A (16GB, 60Wh, dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 512GB 2280). Xbox Ally X is `/handhelds/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x/`.
Is this the 2023 ROG Ally?
No. 2023 RC71L is `/handhelds/asus-rog-ally/` (Z1 Extreme, 40Wh, 2230, XG Mobile combo). 2024 Ally X is `/handhelds/asus-rog-ally-x/`.
SteamOS or Windows?
ASUS ships Windows 11 Home. The Xbox full-screen experience is a Windows shell, not SteamOS.
Does Xbox Ally have trackpads?
No. The handhelds-v1 `trackpads` row is None.
What TDP does ASUS publish?
None on this spec sheet. Keep the key as Not published. Do not paste 2023 Ally’s 9–30W row here unless ASUS prints it on RC73YA.
How long does the battery last?
ASUS publishes 60Wh. It does not publish a gameplay-hour range on this spec sheet. We will not invent one.
Official product page: ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025). Tech specs: ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025) specs.