Customer Ratings & Reviews

OK, first of all, I used this for just under two weeks and then returned it. It wasn't for me in its current state, but I have a Steam Deck and a local PC game streaming solution as well. So the negatives outweighed the positives for me - for now. First of all, the positives: the standout to me is the screen. It's a gorgeous 1080p display with 120 Hz, and more significantly, Variable Refresh Rate (freesync). The colors really pop and anything that can run 1080p native looks fantastic. The wifi is also solid (particularly for game streaming) and the speakers are great as well. The device is powerful and ran games very well at 15W (I didn't spend much time at 25W TDP or higher). I didn't find the Windows experience to be amazing, but it isn't as bad as some people say, either. The Armoury Crate software is serviceable as a game launcher. The negatives for me, are mostly software-based. ASUS needs to revise the system's software to make improvements to key functions like the joystick dead zones and TDP management. If this device could manage its TDP better, and provide hours of game streaming through Moonlight at low TDP, that would be great. As it is, Moonlight runs well enough at 8/10W TDP settings, but it's simpler on the Steam Deck to stream a game and have the device sip battery for 6ish hours. I'll share my inevitable thoughts on comparing this to the Deck. I think this is perfect over the Deck if you're the kind of gamer that's always looking to play the latest and greatest PC games - in that scenario, the power difference really wins out. If you already have a large Steam library, then I think the Deck makes more sense - not because of integration with Steam, but because the Deck is a fantastic backlog killer, and if you have a large game library through Steam, you probably have a LOT of titles that don't require much processing power to play, and the Deck wins out at low spec gaming because of its superior TDP management. If I play a lightweight title on my Deck, I can just expect hours of battery life, with nothing required on my part. On the Ally, I have to manually set up the right TDP or switch to the 10W silent mode, which in itself is still not going to last that long. This device could be so much better with some software improvements. I may come back and repurchase the Ally early next year if ASUS improves things. And yes, the Steam Deck needed a lot of love from Valve at first, as well. But Valve proved themselves with how they supported the Deck. Only time will tell if ASUS will do the same.

I been reading reviews with many getting flustered over setup, however this is legit the easiest setup you can ask for. The drivers, software, and information is all laid out for you and they even preinstalled Steam! You can download EPIC, Ubisoft, and EA if you so desire and start downloading and playing your games. For those looking to play retro games then check out Launchbox. The ergonomics and weight completly destroy the chunky boy that is the Steam Deck. The screen is unbelievable, I seriously cant understand how Valve got away with putting such a low quality display in the Steam Deck. Buttons are legit perfection and quiet for late night gaming. SSD is super replaceable and I put a 2TB in this!!! I feel like valve fanboys are reviewing this…

This handheld is powerful. From emulation to AAA games, I'm sure there's something it can't play but i haven't found it yet. There are hundreds of reviews on YouTube that could do a better review than me but the only issue is battery life. I normally average around 1hr unplugged. There was a known issues with the sdcard slot failing and Asus may have changed something with all the updates because mine is still working fine.I use the sdcard card slot for emulation storage and some smaller older games. If it fails I'll do and RMA or use my extended warranty but no users as of now. You should upgrade the Nvme to a 2tb or more. I put a 2tb 2230 drive in mine and it's plenty for now but they aren't cheap right now at $149 online.

I have a steam Deck but wanted something tp play game pass games and this works for that. Negatives the SSD is too small and there are heat issues using SD card. Battery life is short, get a power bank if you want to use it without connecting to an outlet

a great handheld, some issues getting started, but youtube helped. nice weight in hands, screen is great. Was playing Starfield on it and had no issues running. Even at low 1080p settings the game looked great. No hiccups with emulators.

Awesome handheld pc love the portability insane graphics for a handheld I would have gave it 5 stars if it weren’t for the insanely fast dying battery on max settings you get about 1 hour 30 minutes.

Ive had my device for a little over a month and despite reading others people issues I haven't had any problems and am 100% happy with the product. I work in IT and am using this device as my primary Windows machine. I don't really get into the whole customizing fan speeds and what not I just want to play my Call of Duty and keep it moving which has not been an issue. I'm loving the build quality and cannot get over that screen! Spec wise im not using more than 500GB on games as I play 1 or 2 at a time until completion. This little unit is a beast honestly I really don't see a reason to get an XG Mobile which I had planned to. I only wished it came in the color black and maybe just one more USB C port on the actual device.

For the price I did think it would be better battery dies super fast and is kind of laggy,it's ok I like being able to play on the go but battery life you half to have a portable charger also needs more storage

For it’s form factor, the ROG Ally performs much better than expected. The screen is awesome. Thermals are great. Battery life could use some improvement. Windows 11 is fine, but Asus and Microsoft should trim down the OS as much as possible to enhance the handheld gaming experience. It works well, but we don’t need the Office suite and Teams apps on a device intended for gaming. If the OS was better optimized, it might improve the overall performance and battery life, which would take the ROG Ally to the next level. Storage fills up quick, so unless you plan on gaming online, expect to upgrade your SSD. Another improvement that would greatly improve the device would be to add a sim or eSim option to allow for cellular connectivity. Having cell service would prevent the need for wi-fi and enhance mobility. Overall good device that can only get better with time.

You Will not regret buying this little beast of pc! Sure the battery life can also be worked with but this thing can play starfield! And halo too! Not to mention black ops 3 with mods and can run game with mods with ease! This thing is powerful n fairly priced literally I have asus TUF and I’m telling ya this thing weighs way less! And it’s good for toilet playtime hahaha! But seriously you can play ANYTHiNg on it like steam deck comes very low capabilities to play anything but won’t regret it! Serious upgrade from deck! Their port can connect hdmi and usb can use to put on projector or tv very handy! With this can connect keyboard n mouse if choose to and even plays VR that’s right PCVR steam not like deck can do that….. don’t sit there and ponder just grab dis baby! I was able to stream on it to that tells ya something!

I was able to find this as an open box excellent condition in my area for about $601, I added on a year of protecrtion through Best Buy (it already comes with 1yr of manufacturer coverage) and was out the door for $746 and some change. So far I have played: Fortnite, The Lake, some COD games, and Need for Speed Heat. I played all of these in the Turbo Mode. I changed the fps to 120 on most games and it seems to habdle it with ease. Everything looks crystal clear and has very nice color! My only complaint would be the batter life. After a full charge I can get maybe 2 hours before it has to be plugged back up, which isnt a deal breaker but some may want to consider other options if they want to use this for travel. As far as heat dissipation it does a good job with this. The back of the device doesn't get hot but can at times feel slightly warm. If you hover your hand over the vents you can feel just how hard the fans are working to keep everything cool. Overall very satisfied with this device. Looking forward to trying out Payday 3 when it releases!

I own AyaNeo2 Steamdeck and ROG Ally. I see mysepf picking up Ally more often than not. It is an amazing device. Beinf an avid windows user, and being building PCs since 1990s, i was right at home with interface. It has it's own quirks but the ability to natively play all games is amazing! I would give it 6 starts if i could.

Have to be honest - I fully expected to not like the ROG Ally and have to return it. Reviews have been hit or miss and I have plenty of experience with faulty Asus products. I do not doubt that people have run into those. To avoid disappointment with the ROG Ally, you have to have the right expectations. This is not a Xbox handheld or Nintendo Switch or even a Steam Deck. It is a gaming laptop with controllers on the side. That means you get all of the versatility and capabilities of a Windows gaming laptop, but also all of the complexity & quirks of Windows 11. Expect to use the touch screen a lot & the onscreen keyboard when navigating around Windows. I've gotten used to it. Once in game, it pretty much feels just like my Steam Deck, except the games run so much better and the screen is amazing. Hardware wise, this feels like what a Version 2.0 of the Steam Deck will be.

Bought in 2024 and used for over a year before upgrading. Honestly even the newest handhelds arent much better. There is an issue with turbo mode but i beleive there was a firmware update that fixed it. Either way asus fixed my device quickly without any hassle and it was covered under warranty

Cool little steamdeck competitor, better in someways (slightly more powerful, and supports more game stores), but worse in someways as well, LCD screen and worse battery life despite larger battery. Overall it depends on what you value, and how much work you’re willing to put in, with a little bit of software installation you can support more stories on the steamdeck removing that advantage, and the battery life is just better, but on most games the ROG Ally gets 5-15fps higher, but either is a good choice. Ergonomics are also worse than the steamdeck imo, but I don’t have small hands.

This thing is great, plays a ton of games steam deck cant. Was ablw to play AAA games like Elden Ring at 60fps no problem. Battery life is ok but is lacking when playing graphically intensive games. Because it runs Windows, get a usbc dock and this thing is a perfect pc.

Clear and vivid picture. Indie games runs seamlessly and jrpgs. Triple A games run good for the most part with some tweaks in graphics settings. I got 47 to 53 fps on callisto protocol on medium without plugging it in. So definitely recommend it for playing all your games on the go.

Been playing It everywhere. Great screen, great performance, great size. The battery is not the best, but you can fix it with a portable battery. I've been playing my favorite PC games and emulating retro games on the go!!! Highly recommended!

It's kind of wild to imagine that we've come far enough to have this much power at our fingertips. I'm still blown away at how well this thing performs. With that being said, that does come at a cost (outside of $700).. and that is battery-life. If you run this thing at 15w or better, you might as well plan on having less than 2hrs battery life. Even though it is a 40Wh battery, Windows takes a chunk of wattage too. If I'm running a game at 15w, which gives me the best performance to battery ratio, the total system watts is around 25w a lot of the time. This equates to about 1hr 40min of play time. The plus side is: if you plug it in, you never have to worry about that. And that's where the unit really shines. If you run this on power, you're likely to get up to or over 1080p/60fps in most AAA games at medium settings.

I’ve played games ranging from Stardew Valley to Diablo 4 and the new Forza. If you manage your graphics settings and expectations a bit, having access to your PC games anywhere in the house or on the go is fantastic - I play in bed or out in the family room regularly. And, I like the Windows OS - it’s familiar and flexible compared to something like SteamOS. Looking forward to setting up streaming from my desktop to the Ally for better performance - and using a dock to stream my desktop to the big TV via the Ally. The battery life leaves something to be desired when playing AAA games, but I’m usually plugged in anyway. My only real complaint is that one of the RGB lights seems to be regularly inoperative - I think it’s a software thing as it always happens or fixes itself when I update. Even this isn’t a huge deal since I turn those lights off anyway - just annoying a feature doesn’t work right.