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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 9063 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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88%would recommend to a friend

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Customers commend the ROG Ally for its impressive overall performance, portability, and excellent screen quality. Many appreciate its game compatibility and lightweight design. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding battery life and issues with the SD card reader. Additionally, a few users have noted the device can heat up and that the storage capacity and software could be improved.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great handheld controls could use better tolerance

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best handheld gaming experience in my opinion. Leagues better than the Switch and more capable than the Steam Deck. Great for almost all games from Triple A to indy games. My only complaints are that the control sticks grind against the casing and that the A, B, X, Y face buttons feel loose and spongey.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ally person experience

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    had it for a couple of weeks now and I'm very impressed with it, basically is a handheld pc in your hands. games run smooth and pretty good frames so far haven't had any problems. also like the fact you can upgrade the storage which I plan on doing soon

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this thing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Solid gaming experience! Great as an entry handheld pc. Can play almost any game!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game compatibility, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Been an amazing purchase since day 1, can run many triple A titles

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Higher performance Deck

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you only play steam games, buy the steamdeck. If you play games on any other platform as well as steam, this is the better option. Better performance at higher clocks. Performance at low wattage lags behind the deck slightly. Runs windows, so you can do whatever your PC can do.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not quite ready for prime time

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Rog Ally is a good device. Not great. The screen pops is holds an egde over the Steam Deck. Regrettably it is not quite as load and go as the SD is. Ms Games and Battlenet worked like a champ. I think in 6 or 8 months this will be an excellent alternative to the Steam Deck.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Fathers Day Gift!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far way better then Steam Deck! Mobile gaming made easy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    After Patches It’s Great!

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve been really impressed with the ROG handheld. I’ve owned it since launch and at first it was a little rough, but after a few patches the system is really stable! I’ve basically turned the ROG into a docked emulator computer. Works great! Plays everything from NES to Switch. I play this more than my Steam Deck!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good handheld computer

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is everything it is advertised to be. Some issues with getting joysticks to work in certain games and apps. But overall, it is a great little handheld computer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Its the bomb

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Read all the reviews about this bad boy and i was a little hesitant at frist but i took a chance on it and it payed off this thing runs every thing I throw at it with little to no problems. The only the i whould say is this thing eats up power. So its best to play plugged in or get a extend power bank.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it so much love the graphics and speed, alao very light.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    You'll need a battery pack immediately.

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A very high cost for a device that will get you under two hours of battery time. That for me was the deal breaker. Paying $699+tax for a device that lasts less than 2hrs on a battery charge doesn't make this worth it. It's cool, and the idea is great, but even after running games at the lowest resolution which led to 30fps, it's just not worth it. COD MW2 spiked a lot performance-wise, and Diablo4 did alright. ROG has the right idea, but at this price point, I'd have liked it to have more than a supposed 2hr battery life which I never reached. Within 30-45mins of playing Diablo, I'd have to put it charging.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from ASUS Answers
      Posted .

      Dear PedroV,

      Thank you for bringing this to our attention and I certainly understand your frustration. To help improve your battery life you can make sure any unnecessary applications are closed out during gameplay. You can also change your power profile to power saver/balanced mode. If you need any assistance, feel free to contact me at cl-adrian@asus.com, and I will help you to the best of my abilities. I am here to assist our customers with our products and dedicated in bringing a resolution to all issues that they may come across. Please copy a link to this post as a reference.

      Thank you for choosing ASUS!

      Best Regards,
      Adrian
      ASUS Customer Loyalty – US Support Asus

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exceptional

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing is comfortable and easy to use. It performs great and has no problem running most games. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Portability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good portable gaming rig

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great for portable gaming. Main issue i have with it is both shoulder buttons can not activate at the same time. Not a deal breaker but is an inconvenience. Nice to be able to browse the internet unlike Steam Deck, but also lacking in other aspects.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Portable PC

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent item!! Great graphics and the advantage of using multiple game stores and emulation. Do your homework, this is not a typical handheld console, it’s a potable gaming PC. You will need to tweak settings for your games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Asus Rog Ally Z1

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Runs fantastic. Playing modern games with decent fps and settings. Emulation is amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love the ROG Ally

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This an incredible device. It’s very hard to put down, and having windows 11 on it, basically means you can do and play pretty much ANYTHING. A literal portable pc. In my opinion worth every penny. Only Con is that the battery can drain very quickly depending on what you’re doing. I can get 1 hour of Diablo 4 on it. If I’m running emulators, 2, maybe 3.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Battery life prevents this from being great.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great handheld gaming device held back by mediocre battery life at best. If you can deal with limited unplugged gaming time id highly recommend the device. I use it for Diablo 4, Snow Runner, Farming simulator 22, and Construction Simulator, all of which run really well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    its ok hopefully they fix some FPS

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    ASUS has its up and downs with this device just for the bios alone for fine tuning it and making sure the bios doesnt decrease FPS, so in the long run it would be great for games like modern warfare 2 and below for graphics and def works great for minecraft

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Geat Gaming Device

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Strong and fast handles games nicely and is lightweight

    I would recommend this to a friend