Customer Ratings & Reviews

Takes about 30-40min for initial setup but then you're golden to start gaming. Being a Windows based machine you will run into the occasional instance of the handheld not knowing if to use Gamepad or Desktop mode so you'll need to manually switch to it but you'll have access to a bigger library of games than if you had a Linux based OS. The battery life is amazing and can last anywhere from 3 to 8-9 hours depending on how intensive your game is. The Ally X also has multiple Operating Modes to use less power and quiet fans or use max on both depending on what your current task is. My only con would be that the Dpad recently started to squeak when pressing down.

This is a beast of a handheld. I am playing AAA games no problem. The battery life is good, picture quality is good. It's all around a fantastic device.

I’ve been using the ASUS ROG Ally X for a while now, and it’s honestly one of the best handheld gaming devices I’ve owned. The performance jump with the Z2 Extreme chip and 24GB RAM is immediately noticeable — games load fast, run smooth, and stay stable even on higher settings. The 120Hz display makes a huge difference for fast-paced games, and the upgraded battery lasts longer than the previous model, so I’m not constantly having to plug it in. The build quality also feels premium; the buttons, sticks, and overall design feel solid and comfortable for long sessions. Windows handhelds can be hit or miss, but the Ally X balances power and portability better than most. It’s basically a full gaming PC in my hands, and it’s handled everything I’ve thrown at it so far — indie games, AAA titles, emulation, and cloud gaming. If someone wants a handheld that can actually replace light-to-medium desktop gaming, this is the one I’d recommend. Great device, great performance, and definitely worth the upgrade. I also got the best performance on Elden Ring Nightreign when playing on this awesome handheld.

I got this over the steamdeck because it can natively run windows. I have had zero porblems with running games on it at this point. Battery life is great and so is ability of it to run AAA games. Definitely reccomend!

I love this thing it plays out in the games no leg I can stream it on Discord and show my friends who came on playing No Lag battery lasts forever

This handheld has blown my mind to be honest. I went into this thinking it would be really held back and not work well for most games regardless of what I paid. I found out that not only does it play games well but it also works great as a PC. It's a very versatile product and powerful. Works well on low power and can play games for good periods of time if your conscious of power consumption. Works well on power supply and has a safety feature so you don't ruin the battery when it's plugged in a lot or for long periods of time. I love this thing....

The best purchase I've ever made. It helps me with my work — you can get everything like Microsoft Word, emails, set up videos — basically a full computer. Plus, I love games. It has good processing power, not slow at all, and I can take it anywhere. Highly recommended if you like games and get bored while you're out. You can use it without any issues. Simply the best gaming purchase I've made. What a marvel — 10/10.

This is amazing tech you can keep in a very large pocket, the operating system works well with the pre installed drivers, 45-60 fps on my favorite games I really like this device but the right side buttons are super loud like you'd give people sitting next to you a headache type of loud (you can fix this by using keyboard lube). Had this device for like a month so far and it still has almost no scratches, 0 on the screen. I would definitely have bought this a lot sooner if it was 500-600.

I can game via my couch in comfort. I can play cyberpunk, and mainly been doing enshrouded at the moment with no issues. I even have this plugged into a nice portable monitor for more viewing space. it also makes for a decent replacement for a laptop. the SD works fine on this version. I have a 256 UHS-I 150MB/s read card and can play games off of it. I haven't tried my external ssd yet. Merry Christmas me!

Even though I have a very good gaming PC, I've found that I reach for my ALLY X more lately, this device is amazing, the battery and performance are best in class.

The ally x is an upgrade from the original ally. Better battery faster & more ram two usb c ports better analog sticks. Yes its expensive but not overpriced. And the ROG soft case will fit the Ally x

The performance of the Ally X blew me away. It seemed like anything I threw at it, the X handled it with ease. I also docked it while on vacation and it was fantastic!! I would recommend this device to anybody who is interested in a mobile gaming experience that can also become a sit down console for most games.

I loved how easy was to set up the ROG Ally X and I downloaded all my fav PC game softwares. Bought it to have something on the go as I’m mainly PC gaming but the only thing is I’m not used to use controller so will probably buy a m&k to use it as I travel with it. This handheld is great for certain games but I decided to try some FPS games which it kinda disappointed me but for obvious reasons. I’m used to the big screen monitor and FOV so don’t recommend for FPS genre but some people do like it. It does look great and sleek, took me some time to get used to it.

We had an Rog Ally and this thing runs so much better than the regular version. The battery life is amazin compared.

So glad I purchased the ROG Ally X over the launch OG model. It’s better in every way. Love the longer battery life, larger storage size, and power in this handheld PC. It’s amazing!

I bought the handheld during a blackfriday deal (2024). As of the writing of this review (Feb 2025), I have nothing but great experiences with the gaming device. The rog ally X is basically a mini windows laptop; and with that said it was very easy for me to set up the device to my liking. If youre undecided whether to buy or not maybe this review is your sign to go for it! Its a neat handheld and not as mainstream as a steam deck so you will get that "wow" factor from other people when you use it in public!!

Wow what a Great gaming machine the X runs Steam and Windows 11. The battery is great too play all the games you want.

I've had this for a month now, bought it opened box and just remembered it was used writing this review. It works great, im in love with it and would highly recommend. Only con I can think of is the right joystick being in a lower position than the left. From time to time I touch the screen with my right thumb causing the game screen to move. To be fair, that can just be a personal problem.

It’s a handheld pc that’s feel comfortable in my hands. I drive trucks and don’t have much time to play games but the rig ally X helps me get a few rounds in on call of duty before i sleep. It starts up quick, play games smoothly off and charger, and duh doesn’t take up a lot of space. If you get a dock and display it on a monitor or tv so can play party games or just do any work with at a desk or on the sofa. Its worth buying if you need a traveling gaming device that doesn’t take up too much room and too bulky to travel around with it.

Over my life I've owned a few handhelds, but the RoG Ally X is the absolute best. It packs enough power to run just about anything you could want at 60 FPS or higher. The form factor is top notch and I've used it every day for half a year now. The only issue I've had was the joysticks beginning to drift, but they were easily replaceable! A definite must-buy for any handheld gaming enthusiast.