Asus ROG Ally release date, prices, system specifications revealed
The Asus ROG Ally, a new handheld gaming PC that aims to compete with Valve’s Steam Deck, is now available for pre-orders.
Launching on June 13, 2023, at a price of $699, the Asus ROG Ally runs on Windows and is a bit pricier than even the most expensive edition of the Steam Deck. In return for the higher cost, Asus’ machine packs a bit more oomph than Valve’s, coming with a more impressive set of hardware.
A slightly lower-spec version of the Asus ROG Ally with an AMD Ryzen Z1 processor instead of the regular version's Z1 Extreme will launch later this year for $599, though this is not yet available for pre-orders.
Asus ROG Ally technical specifications
OS | Windows 11 Home |
CPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor: Zen 4 architecture, 8-core/16-thread (up to 5.1 GHz boost) |
GPU | RDNA 3: 12 CUs up to 2.7 GHz (8.6 TFlops, 4GB VRAM) |
APU Power Draw | 9 to 30 Watts |
Display | 7-inch IPS panel (Glossy finish, 500 nits peak brightness, 7ms response time, touch screen) |
Resolution | 1920x1080 @ 120 Hz refresh rate (AMD FreeSync Premium) |
RAM | 16 GB dual-channel LPDDR5 RAM (6400 MT/s) |
Storage | 512 GB NVMe m.2 SSD |
Ports | 3.5mm audio jack, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 combo port with DisplayPort 1.4 support, UHS-II microSD card reader |
Battery | 40 WHrs |
Power Supply | 65W USB-C PD 3.0 power supply |
Weight | 608 grams / 1.34 lbs |
Asus claims that the Ally will be able to sustain up to two hours of gaming in performance mode before it needs to be charged, while it can go just short of seven hours in silent mode for things like watching videos or streams.
The device comes with three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free as well, so there won’t be a shortage of playable titles in case this is your first foray into the PC gaming sphere.
You can check out our more in-depth comparison between the Steam Deck and the Asus ROG Ally for more information on how the competitor stacks up against Valve's popular machine.
