Asus ROG Xbox Ally 16GB
Score: 75/100
Valve Steam Deck LCD 256GB
Score: 73/100Rankings
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 Steam Deck LCD 256 GB offers a fast NVMe SSD and bundled accessories while retaining the same handheld PC performance as the base model. Its considerable weight and unchanged 60 Hz LCD limit portability and visual appeal. Ideal for users who need ample internal storage and don't mind a heavier device.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7 inchesbest | 7 inchesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 670 gbest | 1,620 g |
120 Hzbest | 60 Hz | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
2,000 GBbest | 256 GB | |
500 nitsbest | 400 nits |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Windows 11 Home | SteamOS 3 |
Performance(2) | ||
Processor | AMD Ryzen Z2 A | AMD Zen 2 |
GPU | AMD Radeon RDNA 2 | RDNA 2 |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 2000 GB | 256 GB |
Display(4) | ||
Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x800 |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
Panel Type | IPS | IPS LCD |
Brightness (nits) | 500 nits | 400 nits |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 5 |
USB Port Type | USB‑C | USB-C |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 670 g | 1620 g |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 290.8 x 121.5 x 50.7 mm mm | 178×18×432 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.
