Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- RC71L-ALLY.Z1X_512
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- SKU:
- 6542964
Customer reviews
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 9111 reviews
(9,111 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Performance4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Storage Capacity4.0
Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars
- Controller4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
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.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Gets the job done for a budget pc handheld.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Battery goes fast like all the reviews say but other then that it's great, it's been able to run most games on my steam and epic games account, emulators as well. If it's an older game or one that needs mouse and keyboard you're gonna need a couple work arounds.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
From Steamdeck to ROG ALLY
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'll start by saying I was a Steamdeck owner, I kept checking out the Rog Ally everytime I'd walk into my local Best Buy. The first thing I was sold on with the Rog Ally was the Asus Armoury Crate, basically its a application that lets you control all your gaming software from one place. Just one touch of a button and everything is nicely placed in one spot, also a big selling point for me was Xbox Gamepass could be installed (easily from the app store) yes you could install all these apps on Steamdeck but you would have to install Windows among other programs to make it work correctly. For most people this is impossible, Asus creating a Windows handheld has definitely made it easier from most customers to just pick up the Rog Ally and play. The system itself is very well made, the Ally feels like a expensive electronic. The button placement feels great, if your a person who loves the Xbox controller you'll be right at home with the Ally. The screen is beautiful, all games look phenomenal. The battery life is around 6 hours and that depends on your settings and how long you play. Asus offers a great dock so you can play you Ally on a big or small screen, you can also purchase a great Asus travel case that works great. Also the Rog Ally allows to expand the memory but overall most users should have no trouble having at least 8 games or more downloaded at a time, Asus also offers a great Cloud service so that opens up even more room for games. The end of the day I love my Rog Ally Extream, I would definitely pick it overall in the portable pc handheld world. My advice is to definitely purchase one, but if your still on the fence about it go to Best Buy and try the demo unit.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing portable pc gaming
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As a former steam deck owner, the Ally is awesome. It plays every game in my steam, battle net, and epic library. Not a single compatibility issue. The power is amazing, especially when plugged in. Screen is crisp, refresh rate is great, and the armory crate software is awesome and removes the annoying parts of windows. I highly recommend this over a steam deck if you are looking to do portable pc gaming.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
HANDHELD POWERRRRR!!!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Soo, crazy thing I did was sold my main gaming rig and got this instead due to me having a newborn and needed some extra room plus I don't have time to sit on my desk anymore not with a baby so this little handheld really has blown me away when it came mes to performance and portability. Just absolutely joy to play on this thing! It basically became my destiny 2/diablo iv/PC gamepass machine! No regrets at getting rid of my gaming PC. Good job, ASUS! If you're a gamer dad, I highly suggest picking one up and you won't be disappointed!
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Handheld Gaming PC with perks of Window11
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This little device is a beast. its very nice as it acts as a portable PC as well to hook to the TV for on the go travel entertainment. e.g. great when you are at a hotel and want to hook this up to watch a movie or youtube. the build quality is study and good. the size is perfect, not as bulky as the steam deck.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
good
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.doesn't have lots of storage and over heats. Other than that really goof
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great device not made for everyone
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Asus ROG Ally is everything i expected. It runs better than the steam deck at higher fps with a better screen. However as expected with the power usage, the battery does not last as long.I will say that this is not meant for console gamers. This is basically a pc and this switching from s stea deck, xbox, switch, or Playstation will have a tough time figuring it out unless you know your way through a computer.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A True Hybrid Gaming Machine.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This console truly is amazing, i was skeptical at first but it really can do more than just mid-high level gaming. Once paired up with a mouse and keyboard, you have yourself a reasonably priced hybrid machine. Emulations and asus rog ally go hand in hand. If you get specific peripherals, it also turns into an amazing gaming 4k 60fps gaming machine. Besdies the battery life, everything else is amazing. You also have consistent firmware updates which shows promise of continued support. So far, I truly have no complaints.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
PC games on the go.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Solid performance for size. Great screen with variable refresh rate support. Really good use of Dolby Atmos on the speakers or with headphones. Really shines for games a few years old but can play modern games at lower settings at good frame rates. It is a full windows PC and does require setup like any desktop or laptop. Gaming on a PC can be a bit more advanced than consoles but this is well worth the tinkering.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This rocks
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A portable powerful device. Acess to steam and microsoft/xbox store and others. It works great.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing little handheld computer
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worked great right outta the box and set up was simple. Plenty of videos online to get you all set up. Prepare to tweak some things to get the most out of it and read up what you don't understand. Had it up and running in a couple hours. Runs games incredibly well, sound quality is fantastic, and has so much potential depending on how much effort you wanna put into it. Highly recommend for the patient gamer who's okay with lookin up how to configure everything to get the most out of it.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really love how it’s super portable and I can dock it whenever I want runs my game, super smoothly and battery power it’s great
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Xbox Game Pass + Handheld = Win
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you like top-quality handheld games, then buy the ROG Ally If you like the Steam Deck, then buy it. It's more powerful, especially on Turbo mode. Also has a better screen. If you like Xbox Game Pass and want to play them on a handheld, this is the device for you. Right now its main issue is its software can be buggy at times, but just like the Steam Deck; This is still the early days and so long as ROG continues to support it, this thing has great potential of being the definitive handheld PC for some time to come.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good handheld pc
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got this as a gift for my brother and it is pretty sweet. Now we both have our own handheld ton play local multiplayer and its pretty fun. I would recommend this to a gamer. Just be prepared for Windows. I only say 4 stars due to the left trigger being defective. But that can be fixed
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Has Potential
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This has some serious potential but has many flaws (probably due to it being a new product). There are major deadzones in the joysticks and the SD card reader did not work. The screen quality and overall gaming performance was better than expected though. I ended up returning the item due ti the deadzones and sd card issue though.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from ASUS Answers
Posted .Dear Valued Customer,
We appreciate your feedback on the ROG Ally. There will be updates in the future that will improve overall system stability, performance and other quality of life changes. We are saddened to hear that you had to resort to returning your unit and we hope that you will rejoin the ASUS family in the future. We do stand behind our product and we continuously strive to improve our products and processes in order to achieve customer service excellence. For more information send us an email at customerloyalty@asus.com and provide the case number "N2306018106-0140" for reference. We’ll do our best to provide a quick resolution to your case. Your feedback is important as it helps with improvements to ASUS Support channels. Thank you for choosing ASUS.
Best Regards,
Leonardo
ASUS Customer Loyalty US Support
- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great device with a lot of potential.
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought and had item since day 1, Really love the device although the only issues i had was the sd card slot, i bought a internal ssd 2tb as a replacement. i rarely with much space left. I would give it 5 stars if there was not so many issues on launch. overall love the performance must buy , Due to the SD card issue i believe ASUS needs to reduce the item by 100 dollars.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A good handheld
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.At its price point it can play most PC game good at 1080p. But even when the frames dropped it wasn't a bad experience because there was no screen tearing or skipping. AMD did a good job with this one.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Asus > Steam Deck
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This has been great so far for playing my steam library. It has no problem playing even the AAA titles with ease and steady frame rates. Also, love that I can play Fortnite with friends on their consoles. I would suggest purchasing an external battery in case your not next to a plug. The battery tends to dry up quickly when running on full power. I wish this was around when I was a kid, but glad I can enjoy gaming as an adult again.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderfully done
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Extremely powerful, great screen, battery life is impressive for the power, and very light. This is a perfect companion to my gaming pc.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Small but powerful
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This device is my life. I use it for everything and bring it everywhere. It’s more powerful than I had expected it to be. The battery options are a lifesaver. When docked I set it to turbo and when I’m on the go I set it to quiet and the battery lasts longer than expected. I did have to send it in for support for the SD card reader. But it was repaired and sent back within a week.
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