Specifications
Surround Sound SupportedDolby AtmosMaximum Graphic Quality1080pStorage Capacity512 gigabytesNumber of USB Port(s)1
Key Specs
Surround Sound SupportedDolby AtmosMaximum Graphic Quality1080pStorage Capacity512 gigabytesNumber of USB Port(s)1
General
Product NameROG Ally 7" 120Hz FHD 1080p Gaming Handheld - AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor - 512GBBrandASUSCompatible Platform(s)WindowsConsole TypeHandheld Video Game ConsolesModel NumberRC71L-ALLY.Z1X_512ColorWhiteColor CategoryWhite
Features
Surround Sound SupportedDolby AtmosIntegrated Speaker(s)TRUEIntegrated MicrophoneYes
Display
Screen Size7 inchesDisplay TypeLEDScreen TypeIPSTouch ScreenYesMaximum Graphic Quality1080pMaximum Video Resolution (Streaming)1080p
Storage
Storage TypeSSDStorage Capacity512 gigabytesMemory Card SlotYesMemory Card CompatibilitymicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Dimension
Product Height0.83 inchesProduct Width4.37 inchesProduct Length11.02 inchesProduct Weight1.34 pounds
Connectivity
Wireless ConnectivityWi-Fi, BluetoothSmart CapableYesNumber of USB Port(s)1
Gameplay
Games IncludedNo
Performance
System Memory (RAM)16 gigabytesType of Memory (RAM)LPDDR5Central Processing UnitAMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme ProcessorGraphics Processing Unit (GPU)AMD Radeon RDNA 3 Architecture-based Graphics (4GB VRAM, 12 compute units)
Power
Power SourceBattery-powered, Plug-inRechargeable BatteryYesBattery ChemistryLithium-ionAC Adapter IncludedYes
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts2 yearsManufacturer's Warranty - Labor2 years
Other
UPC197105131057
Play your way with the ROG Ally gaming handheld. Access any game that runs on Windows across all game platforms, including Steam, GOG, Xbox Game Pass, cloud gaming services, Android apps and more. Play anywhere, anytime, using handheld mode or by connecting the Ally to a TV and linking multiple controllers to play with friends. The Ally even transforms into a gaming PC by connecting to ROG XG mobile eGPU and dock - supporting mouse, keyboard, monitor, and more of your favorite peripherals. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen Z1 extreme processor, a smooth 7-inch 1080p 120Hz touchscreen with AMD FreeSync technology, and ROG intelligent cooling, the ROG Ally takes handheld gaming on to a whole different level.
Easier to play
More games. Better graphics. Higher performance. Wherever the limit is with gaming, you’re closer to it with Windows 11.
Stunningly beautiful visuals
No tearing, no stuttering, and games are crisp and clear on the ROG Ally's 7-inch 1080p, full HD touchscreen display with a smooth 120hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync technology.
Incredible power
Equipped with the latest AMD’s Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor on Zen4 architecture (8-cores, 16 threads), get a groundbreaking 8.6 TFlops of computational power within your hands
Amazing graphics
AMD RDNA3 Architecture-based Graphics (4GB VRAM, 12 compute units)
Blazing fast memory
Swap through your applications and have multiple tabs running with 16GB LPDDR5 6400 RAM.
Ample storage
A 512GB NVMe PCIe 4 M.2 SSD gives you room to store your favorite games and keep load times snappy. Easily upgrade and replace with another M.2 2230 SSD with a single pop-open screw. Insert a UHS-II MicroSD card into the built-in slot for even more storage and playing options
Play the way you want
Game anywhere with handheld mode or use the ROG 65W HDMI adapter to hook up to your TV, then connect multiple controllers to play with friends, or even transform the ROG Ally into a gaming PC using a keyboard and mouse with just one plug through the ROG XG Mobile.
Access to PC, console, and mobile games
Game on any platform, including Steam, XBOX Game Pass, Android apps*, Epic Launcher, GOG Galaxy, or other various cloud gaming services. No matter where you buy your games, if it can play on Windows, you can play them on the Ally.
ROG DNA
ROG has years of experience in engineering gaming hardware, creating powerful devices with gaming needs in mind. The ROG Ally is our evolution of a handheld - over 100 prototypes for amazing ergonomics tuned tirelessly to a 608 gram weight, all so you can play without fatigue.
ROG intelligent cooling
ROG engineering is rich with heritage and experience in cooling the highest end components. The ROG Ally has dual fans, dust filters, and heat pipes that work in harmony to sustain peak performance while keeping fan noise low.
Always ready to go with fast charge technology
With the ability to charge from 0% to 50% in just 30 minutes through the included 65W USB-C power adapter, you can always trust the ROG Ally to be by your side and ready for battle.
Advanced user experience with Armoury Crate SE
Manage and launch all your games seamlessly from one place, or use the advance settings, to fine-tune your joysticks, remap controls, and customize the Ally your way through our special edition of Armoury Crate.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate included
Play Minecraft Legends and hundreds of other PC games on ROG Ally with 3 months of Game Pass. *Terms apply.
Modern security
Log in using Windows Hello through the included biometric fingerprint reader and manage device and family safety settings through familiar Windows device controls and protection.
Immerse yourself with Dolby Atmos and smart AMP
Virtual 5.1.2-channel surround sound powered by Dolby Atmos technology puts you in the center of the action. Turn up the volume and enjoy louder, more dynamic audio.
What's Included
Handheld device
Power adapter
Warranty manual
Stand in box lid
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Q: Questioncan i get it for free(13 answers)
A: AnswerHow fast can you run?Answered by Mkg808
- A: AnswerIt’s all about preference higher resolution, screen, and refresh rate is the main selling point slightly more powerful as well as other features it runs full windows 11 so any game you could download on your gaming PC is available
Answered by Anonymous
Q: QuestionMy only concern is what happened if the thump-stick get messed up then what?(5 answers)
A: AnswerThey are on daughter boards like the steam deck and can be easily replacedAnswered by Anonymous
Q: Questiondo i have to reinstall windows when changing to a higher capacity ssd?(7 answers)
A: AnswerInsert new ssd. It will auto enter bios. Install windows and software throught asus cloud recovery in bios there are videos on how to do thisAnswered by Stevo
Q: QuestionI’m just curious what kind of games will be available on launch date(7 answers)
A: AnswerAny games that are available to install on windows 11 with controller supportAnswered by Anonymous
Q: QuestionIs the ram upgradeable?(7 answers)
A: AnswerUnfortunately, noAnswered by Anonymous
Q: QuestionWhats the release date?(5 answers)
A: AnswerJune 13thAnswered by Anonymous
Q: Questionis this only for cloud gaming(3 answers)
A: AnswerNo runs games nativelyAnswered by Anonymous
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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 7912 reviews
4.4Rating by feature
- 4.6Performance
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- 4.0Storage Capacity
Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars
- 4.4Controller
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
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Customers are saying
Customers often highlight the ROG Ally's portability, powerful performance, vibrant screen, and Windows 11 operating system. However, they also express concerns about its battery life, SD card slot issues, limited storage, occasional software bugs, and the initial setup process.
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Solid upgrade over the Steam Deck but with issues
The ROG Ally is priced very competitively in the market space against handhelds like the Steam Deck & Ayaneo 2. However it’s held back by hardware flaws and software bugs. For raw performance the turbo mode (30w) is absolutely fantastic, there isn’t a single game you can’t easily play. On the flip side the Zen 4/RDNA3 SoC used in the Ally is horrible at lower power setting (which is kind of important for a handheld). At 10w the Ally is considerably slower than the older Zen3 6800U in the Ayaneo 2. The last photo in my review show the Ally running roughly 35% slower at 10w. This same performance disparity at lower wattage can be seen between the Ally & Steam Deck as well. As in most cases the Steam Deck ties or beats the Ally at anything below 15w. Maybe this is a just immature drivers but this makes the $700 a hard sell compared to the $350 Deck. The other elephant in the room is the widely reported SD card issue. My Ally ran my SD card fine until about the 5 week, just outside of the return window my SD card reader died. At this time it’s hard to say if this is a driver issue, or hardware issue but regardless it’s been 3 weeks+ without an actual update from Asus on a fix for the issue. My last gripes with the Ally is the small storage & ram (given the issue with the SD cards this is a big deal). Flash memory is insanely cheap now, with 1tb drives costing $40-60, Asus could have put a 1tb drive in the Ally for another $20-25. They also should have included 20gb instead of 16gb of ram, since the Z1 SoC is an APU so it uses your ram for VRAM. Now with games like Last of Us using 8gb+ of VRAM and Windows consuming 2-3gb, it only leaves you 4-5gb for the games. Again another 4gb ram module would cost $20. My last hardware complaint is the lack of Hall Effect sensors. At this point they cost basically the same as regular joysticks. Bad: 1. 16gb of ram can easily become a bottleneck when playing games that require 8gb of VRAM 2. No Hall Effect Sensors (very noticeable deadzone issues) 3. Small 512GB storage for a $700 device 4. Weak performance at lower wattage modes 5. SD Card reader failure 6. Sticky buttons & D-pad The Good: 1. Fantastic 20w+ performance 2. More affordable then devices like the Ayaneo 3. 120hz screen is amazing 4. Easy to upgrade (joysticks and NVME are easily accessible) 5. Windows OS adds so much flexibility 6. Armory Crate is surprisingly polished
Posted by KevinK
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Amazing potential, needs more time to bake
Since my first review was taken down for some reason I have decided to update it with a few more observations and have deducted a star. I will be comparing the Ally with my Steam Deck that I've had for 8 months. First, the positives. The hardware! The 1080p 120hz with VRR (variable refresh rate) is way better than I'm used to with my steam deck. Color accuracy, text clarity, motion performance are all way better. It's hard to go back to using the deck after using the Ally. The Zen 4 APU is in a different class of performance (more on this later). The Ally is smaller and lighter and feels more premium in hand. Armoury Crate works quite well - better than I anticipated. Lots of functionality that's needed to provide a great user experience. Having the ability to customize power profiles/fan curves and the ability to set the VRAM to 8gb is a huge plus for more demanding games. The game launcher works great, the performance overlay is neat, and there's a ton of other customizability I could mention that would make this review even longer than it is. Buttons and analog sticks are good. The front facing speakers sound fantastic, and get quite loud. Thermals are also very good under normal use. Fans are quiet. The things that are more "neutral"- The rgb. There's not much of it and I just turned mine off. I like how having the Ally white makes it stand out, but I feel like over time it will stain with skin oil/etc. It takes some time to almost "re-learn" how to hold the Ally compared to the Deck. You have to sorta shift your hands higher and rest the rounded bottom corners in your palm. It is comfortable to use once you figure out the right way to hold it. The Negatives- 512gb isn't enough storage. I can't find the toggle in Armoury Crate to disable the startup sound. Armoury crate is good, but seems to get in the way often. The performance overlay is in the top right corner, which makes it impossible to just click on the X to close something. Sometimes when I bring up the quick menu in a game I get "you are using x Controller mode" messages. That's not necessary. There's a bit of lag in game when altering quick settings. FPS limiter seems broken. It doesn't limit frame rates when adjusted in game. The included 'stand' is painful. If it was this cheap stand or nothing I would prefer the nothing option. Official accessories appear to be overpriced. (a soft case for $40???) Yeah. The battery. There's more to it, though. It's tied to what I'm going to discuss next- The Ally does a TERRIBLE job at power/frequency management. All around. It's why my review says "needs time to bake". At idle on the desktop, APU power doesn't go below 4 watts. For context, the Steam Deck is able to clock/power down at idle down to less than 1 watt. I've found often that in quiet and performance modes the GPU gets 'stuck' at 800mhz. It seems like only the CPU is allocated any power and performance TANKS when this happens. In The Witcher 3 when the GPU is at 1200-1400mhz I can get ~45 fps and at 800mhz it slows to a painful 20 fps. This is something the Steam Deck is way better at. If the CPU isn't really needed with a game running on the Deck, it will give the GPU more power and higher clock frequencies - again depending on the workload which allows for more performance at lower power targets. AMD and ASUS need to get this fixed as it seems to me that it's a BIOS/firmware/driver issue. There needs to be a better algorithm (optimization?) to determine how to allocate power available to the CPU/GPU, better idle power consumption (of sub 1 watt), and if necessary a way to 'turn off' some of the CPU cores to boost performance at lower power targets. This is why this device has such poor battery life. Further optimization is sorely needed. Lastly, the left side of the Ally on the back where you might rest your fingers if not using the triggers tends to get hot. I guess that's the price to pay for having a smaller device? This will be a highly recommended handheld if AMD and ASUS can get some of this optimization done.
Posted by anactoraaron
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Okay Asus I See you
This handheld is great for on the go gaming. The main issue I have with it is the battery, but there are accessories that give you quality of life improvements that will be included in the pictures with this review. These accessories have made the experience much more enjoyable as the default grips are uncomfortable in my hands, but I know that this is different for everybody. The other accessory that I have been using is the joystick extensions. The joysticks are the only other problem with this device, as the joysticks are a little loose and have some drift. However, the new update that they released does help alleviate some of those issues. I would also recommend getting joystick locks that will prevent the joysticks from getting caught on anything when being taken out of a case or bag, the battery accessory with a clip that carries a portable battery pack on the back of the Ally has been a great addition to this as well. In terms of performance, I’ve thrown a few AAA games at it such as cyberpunk, Need For Speed, Overwatch, and was able to download an app to play World of Warcraft successfully, with the controller setup. The oppurtunities are endless with this device…. even emulated games as it is basically just a full Windows 11 PC. If you’re looking to get into PC gaming or even being able to play those PC games on a big screen with the dock, then this is the device for you. Be sure to get the accessories and maybe even a screen protector. Do not bother with an SD card as it may get cooked, unless you are not using it for long periods. Volume can be pretty loud, but can get a little distorted at higher volumes. It is awesome to be able to just move the usb-c cord from my work laptop to this and kill some time on a mid range gaming PC. Get an open-box one as they are typically barely touched, because people did not like the fact that you had to go through a Windows serup and configuring software etc. Overall 7/10, excited for the second iteration and the start of high end PC gaming at your fingertips.
Posted by Okayokay11