Now that the new and improved Asus ROG Ally x has arrived, we're starting to see some solid offerings on its predecessor, the Asus ROG AllyFor example, from now until August 19, the Windows-based handheld gaming console is available at The best buy with a Z1 Extreme chip for an all-time low price of $499.99 ($150 off). That’s nearly half the price of its successor, which costs $799.99, making it a good alternative if you’re on a tighter budget. The low-end model with the Z1 chip is also on sale for $150. $379.99 ($120)However, given the performance decreases, we recommend sticking with the Extreme setting.
For this price, the standard Asus ROG Ally offers good value for money, though it didn't impress us as much as the ROG Ally x when it came to comfort, performance, or battery life. It's still more powerful than Valve's Steam Deck, though, thanks to its Z1 Extreme chip and improved performance when the handheld is plugged in and activated in “Turbo” mode. It also features a quieter fan and a larger 1080p display with a variable 120Hz refresh rate – the latter of which is surprisingly smooth for its size.
Sadly, it only has a mere four hours of battery life, which is disappointing considering it's designed to be a gaming laptop. It's also limited in its use of Windows 11, which isn't well-designed for small, portable devices. That said, Valve is working on adding SteamOS support to rival wearables like Asus' ROG Ally, so we could perhaps see it running an alternative OS in the future.
