Asus reveals its specs, pricing and release date ROG allies Handheld gaming system.
Unlike its competitor, Steam Deck, Windows 11 has two options instead of three different skus.
The more powerful of the two is the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, featuring an 8-core Zen4 CPU with 16 threads, 24 MB of total cache, and a boost of up to 5.10 GHz. It also features an AMD Radeon Graphics GPU (AMD RDNA 3) with 12 CUs up to 2.7 GHz and 8.6 Teraflops.it will run you $699.99 and ships June 13..
The second option features an AMD Ryzen Z1 processor with a 6-core Zen 4 CPU, 12 threads, 22MB of total cache, and a boost of up to 4.90 GHz. It features an AMD Radeon Graphics CPU (AMD RDNA 3), 4 CUs, up to 2.5GHz and up to 2.8 Teraflops.it will run you $599.99 and ship period Q3 2023.
Both feature 7″ FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 glossy displays, 100% sRGB, Gorilla Glass DXC, Gorilla Glass Victus, 10-point multi-touch touchscreen, 120Hz refresh rate, 7ms response time, 500nits of brightness , supporting both Dolby Vision HDR and AMD FreeSync Premium.
Memory is onboard 16GB LPDDR5 (6400MT/s dual-channel), storage is 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2230), ports include a 3.5mm combo audio jack, a ROG XG mobile interface, and a USB Type-C combo port (with USB 3.2 Gen2, DisplayPort 1.4 support) and a card reader (microSD) (UHS-II).
Gamepad controls feature A, B, X, and Y buttons, directional pad, left and right Hall effect analog triggers, left and right bumpers, view, menu, command center, and armory buttons, two assignable grip buttons, two Complete analog stick with capacitive touch, HD Haptic and gyroscope 6-axis IMU.
It has a built-in fingerprint sensor and Microsoft Pluton security processor, AI noise reduction technology, Dolby Atmos (Dolby Atmos), high-resolution authentication, built-in array microphone, and a dual speaker system with smart amplifier technology.
Support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.2, the battery is 4-cell Li-ion TYPE-C, with 65W AC Adapter power supply, 20V DC, 3.25A, 65W output, 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal input, and has AURA SYNC. It will last about 40WHrs.
Finally, the system weighs 1.34 pounds and measures 11.02 x 4.37 x 0.83 ~ 1.27 inches.
You can also use Ally with an XG Mobile external GPU, monitor, mouse and keyboard for high-fidelity 4K gaming. It connects to your TV and allows you to pair multiple controllers, turning Ally into a multiplayer gaming console.
Customers who purchase handhelds will receive Three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimatewhich works with all your game libraries on Steam, Xbox Game Pass, Epic, GOG, and more.
Now, for the million dollar question: how does it compare to the Steam Deck, and which of these two handheld gaming devices should you buy? This is where you need to look for reviews from sites you trust. There’s a lot out there, and while some say Ally is faster, lighter, has a brighter screen and looks better on paper than Steam Deck, Steam Deck has some clear advantages. Not to mention that Steam Deck is cheaper, with three models ranging in price from $399 to $650.
So, it’s up to you, really. Be sure to check out the specs of each and decide which one appeals to you more.
