Customer Ratings & Reviews

Te product came perfect, like new. And in the original box. That’s perfect.

Absolutely love this thing. Great alternative to having to be stuck at a desk for a pc

Amazing device i love it i can do so much on it i do recommend it

This portable pc console is amazing, and the best place for buying is BEST BUY

Fast delivery, perfectly packaged. Its so worth it.

I use this handheld for about and I can say I enjoy my time with it

It is the best device I've ever had..I can use it like mini computer as well

I liked, very happy, I have no complaints about my purchase, really very happy

Bought for my wife to take on work trips. She loves it.

Love it like otther ones this one is amazing!!!!!!

I love this console, because you can use with windows and steam games!!

Solid for beginners trying to get into pc gaming:)

The best investment I ever purchased in a while my son loves it.

It’s an excellent decice that has many features! My son love it!

The item I've used has been working well and I love it!

So far so good no issues updated everything so far no issues.

I was super excited for this product but its far from plug and play and I had problems just bringing up the keyboard. Its sad seeing such an amazing device with horrible software. Oh well returned mine, not worth it.

Plays games decent nothing to impressive. Good for light gaming

WHAT'S IN THE BOX? Open it up, and you'll discover the ROG Ally at the forefront. Alongside it are a paper stand to prop the Ally and a 65W USB-C charger. I'm not a huge fan of the paper stand, but hey, it'll get you started. DESIGN: The ROG Ally is beautiful, despite being a light-weight plastic build. Holding it feels good, though the bottom edge's design might strain your hands over prolonged use. For my hands personally, it fit almost perfectly. Its sleek and slim profile might be more travel-friendly tucked inside a case or bag, but it might compromise a bit on hand comfort. CONNECTIVITY & EXPANSION: Kicking things off with our I/O ports, you get a 3.5mm jack, a microSD slot, and a USB-C 3.2 gen 2 port. If you're looking to elevate the ROG Ally's graphics capabilities and convert it into your primary desktop, the ROG XG Mobile external GPU dock, albeit pricey, is an option. Keep in mind this is an ASUS proprietary system though, so you won't be able to use the external GPU dock on any 'ol handheld PC. Internally, the only component you can upgrade is the m.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, and ASUS has a wonderful tutorial for how to complete this process on their website. I'm a big fan of how quick and easy it is to swap drives. CONTROLS OVERVIEW: The Ally's face buttons offer a tactile experience, with comfortable and reactive analog triggers. It also features an Xbox-like offset thumbstick layout. Additional rear macro buttons are customizable via the Command Center software, though with limited scope. Quick-access buttons are found on either side of the display: Command Center on the left (giving access to power profiles, real-time performance monitoring, and more) and Armoury Crate on the right (leading you to game content and specific Ally settings). However, the top-located volume controls might feel a tad out of reach during gameplay. A highlight is the power button doubling as a fingerprint reader, which has worked almost perfectly throughout my testing. DISPLAY: The Ally boasts a 7” 1080p IPS LCD touchscreen capable of 60Hz or 120Hz and backed by FreeSync. The display quality is sharp and vibrant, reaching around the 450 nit mark, and it's beautiful to see. While modern phones might have greater pixel density, the Ally’s display is just as attractive, especially with its vibrant colors and adjustable brightness. However, the touchscreen's efficiency is hampered by Windows' on-screen keyboard. Using Windows with a touchscreen in general is not a favorite of mine, but it's an option for navigating with at least. PERFORMANCE AND BATTERY: For gaming, the ROG Ally gives a decent performance, but it's crucial to maintain realistic expectations. This system is absolutely great for 2D titles and light gaming, but if you're aiming to play some AAA titles such as CyberPunk 2077, Doom, Horizon Zero Dawn, you'll need to temper your expectations a bit. My goal with any 3D game is to get closer to 30 FPS, and I can achieve that with the ROG Ally as long as I really tone down the graphical settings in-game. You'll want to try adjusting some of your performance settings, such as setting resolution to 720p and utilizing the FPS limiter. What's important here is to understand that the ROG Ally Z1 does not have the same performance as the ROG Ally Z1 Extreme. For those of you who really want to maximize on 3D gaming while on the go, you will want the Z1 Extreme. Personally - I've enjoyed playing Stardew Valley, Brotato, Turbo Overkill, and Noita on this system and achieving over 60fps consistently. I think the lighter system requirements are perfect for this type of handheld. You get the ability to "just click play" and go. Whereas, with other titles, you'll be spending a fair amount of time dialing in the performance. Also, friendly reminder that screen motion will always look better in 120hz mode than 60hz mode. Switching gears to the battery, battery life can be unpredictable. Lighter gaming might offer 4ish hours, while AAA could drain the battery within 1.5 hours. As always with devices like this, you need to tone down your settings a little bit to get the most battery life possible. I'd recommend setting the performance profile to 10w or 15w, capping frame rates, and turning down some of the game's graphical effects. If you choose to go higher than the 10w Silent or 15w Performance profile, your battery will be zapped before you know it. FINAL THOUGHTS: While I have no major complaints, there are some things I'd like everyone to keep in mind. If you need better performance for 3D gaming on-the-go, you'll want to look at the Ally Z1 Extreme. If you're savvy with a Windows computer, you'll appreciate having the full flexibility to use ANY game launcher for any Windows-based game title. But again, if you're someone who wants a portable Windows PC to game on, I'd assume that you'll be playing some AAA 3D titles. So where does this leave the ROG Ally Z1? Well... It's a wonderful system, but it's just a bit under-powered compared to the Z1 Extreme. If you enjoy playing a lot of simple titles like me, you'll appreciate this handheld, but some of you will be left wanting more.

Performance was impressive but the weight and windows really made it unenjoyable for me. Windows isn’t comfortable or ergonomic enough to navigate using the built in controller or touch screen at this size. And because of the weight I’d rather use a laptop or something that I can rest in my lap, like a regular controller and separate gaming system/monitor.