Upon its launch, the Asus ROG Ally made waves with its impressive performance, powered by the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme. This 7-inch gaming handheld handled complex 3D games like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 with remarkable efficiency, even with its slightly underpowered integrated GPU. The CPU kept pace with many gaming laptops, and with Asus’s XG Mobile port, it’s perfect for hybrid setups.
Testing it with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 in an Asus XG Mobile showed it outperformed several 4090-powered gaming laptops, especially at higher resolutions. The display also stood out, featuring a 120 Hz, 7-inch, 1080p IPS LCD that provided sharp visuals, vibrant colors, and quick response times. AMD FreeSync was a welcome addition, reducing screen tearing when games run at lower frame rates.
While the original 40 Wh battery offers just under an hour for AAA games, higher capacity battery upgrades are available, allowing for a boost up to 74 Wh. This enhancement provides a better experience for gaming enthusiasts on the go.
