Nintendo Switch Neon
Score: 67/100
Asus ROG Xbox Ally 16GB
Score: 75/100Rankings
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 Nintendo Switch (HAC-001) is a hybrid console featuring a 6.2-inch LCD touchscreen and detachable Neon-colored Joy-Cons, offering versatile play modes. Its drawbacks include analog stick drift and a modest 525 mAh non-replaceable battery. Best suited for casual gamers and families seeking flexible handheld and TV gaming.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6.2 inches | 7 inchesbest | |
6 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,701 g | 670 gbest |
— | 120 Hzbest | |
— | 16 GBbest | |
525 mAhbest | — | |
— | 2,000 GBbest | |
— | 500 nitsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Processor | NVIDIA custom Tegra | AMD Ryzen Z2 A |
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 6.2 inches | 7 inches |
Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1920x1080 |
Panel Type | LCD | IPS |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 1701 g | 670 g |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 351x200x94 mm mm | 290.8 x 121.5 x 50.7 mm mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the Switch's hybrid versatility, highlighting the detachable Joy-Con's flexibility, HD Rumble, and gyro motion controls as key strengths, while noting the original Joy-Con's analog stick drift and the LCD display are drawbacks compared to newer models.
Everyday users frequently praise the vibrant Neon colors, easy multiplayer setup, and immersive rumble and motion features, especially for on-the-go and family gaming. Recurring complaints focus on analog stick drift, charging inconvenience, shorter battery life, and the LCD's lower contrast versus OLED screens.
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.
