Asus ROG Xbox Ally 16GB
Score: 75/100
ONE XPLAYER ONEXSUGAR Sugar1
Score: 67/100Rankings
The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025 RC73YA) offers flagship handheld performance with a Ryzen Z2 A CPU, 16 GB RAM, and a 2 TB SSD, paired with a 120 Hz IPS touchscreen. Its weight and glossy display make it less ideal for all-day handheld comfort. Targeted at power users who need top-tier specs and are willing to trade portability for performance.
The ONE XPLAYER Sugar1 is a dual-screen Android handheld featuring a 6.01-inch OLED main display and a 3.92-inch secondary screen, driven by a Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 processor and 16 GB RAM, offering premium multitasking capabilities. Its heavy build and limited battery life offset the innovative dual-screen versatility. Geared toward Android enthusiasts who value dual-screen flexibility and high-end performance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7 inchesbest | 6.01 inches | |
| ↓ lower better | 670 gbest | 990 g |
120 Hz | 144 Hzbest | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
— | 5,600 mAhbest | |
2,000 GBbest | 512 GB | |
500 nitsbest | 450 nits |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Android 14 |
Performance(2) | ||
Processor | AMD Ryzen Z2 A | Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 |
GPU | AMD Radeon RDNA 2 | Adreno A32 |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 2000 GB | 512 GB |
Display(5) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 7 inches | 6.01 inches |
Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2160x1080 |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
Panel Type | IPS | OLED |
Brightness (nits) | 500 nits | 450 nits |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 7 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 670 g | 990 g |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 290.8 x 121.5 x 50.7 mm mm | 218.5x92x24 mm mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the ROG Xbox Ally for its powerhouse hardware, 120 Hz FreeSync display, and innovative Zero Gravity cooling, positioning it as a top-tier portable AAA gaming solution with strong Xbox Game Pass integration. They also acknowledge its heft and glossy screen as trade-offs for the performance gains.
Consumers generally praise the device's strong emulation capabilities, long battery life, and fluid 120 Hz display, while recurring concerns focus on its weight and occasional UI friction from the Windows environment.
Professional reviewers consider the Sugar 1 a bold, innovative handheld that pushes Android gaming forward with its dual-screen design, premium OLED panels, and Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 performance. While the build quality and control precision receive high marks, critics point out the device's heft, software instability, and relatively short battery life as significant drawbacks.
Consumers love the visual fidelity and multitasking flexibility the dual OLED screens provide, and they enjoy the smooth, lag-free gameplay in emulators and Android titles. However, recurring frustrations revolve around software bugs, the heavy chassis, and rapid battery depletion during demanding sessions.
