Asus ROG Ally X best Windows gaming handheld by a mile

The Asus Rog Ally X has emerged as a formidable contender in the realm of portable gaming devices, positioning itself as arguably the best Windows gaming handheld available on the market today. Its innovative design and robust specifications cater to a wide array of gaming enthusiasts, effectively bridging the gap between mobile convenience and desktop-level performance. With its advanced hardware capabilities, including a powerful processor and high-quality graphics card, the Rog Ally X delivers an immersive gaming experience that is often unparalleled in its class.

The main reason you’d get this over the Steam Deck OLED is because it’s a Windows machine. It runs Windows 11, which means, for starters, that you can easily access your non-Steam PC games. You can play several years’ worth of the Epic Games Store’s weekly freebies you may have picked up (shout out to IGN Deals on Twitter), plus your libraries of GOG, Ubisoft Store, Itchio, and more games, all with ease. On top of that, you can play Xbox Game Pass PC games on it, and other games that don’t work on Steam Deck for various reasons, like Destiny 2 and Fortnite.

My ROG Ally X review unit arrived just before I went on vacation — the perfect opportunity to test its massive 80Wh battery. As of today, I’ve spent more than 24 hours playing actual games on the Ally X.

At first, the battery life didn’t seem like anything special. When I navigated the Japanese high school demon drama of Persona 3 Reload at maximum brightness in the car and on the beach, I got 2.5 hours per charge. That’s not enough to last the drive from Northern California to Southern California, at least not without an external battery. I did get an entire additional hour in Dave the Diver compared to the Lenovo Legion Go, but my total runtime of 3 hours, 19 minutes still paled in comparison to the Steam Deck OLED’s total of 4 hours, 42 minutes. 

Moreover, the ergonomic design of the Rog Ally X ensures prolonged comfort during extended gaming sessions. Its lightweight construction and strategically placed controls enable users to engage in gameplay without experiencing undue strain or fatigue. Coupled with impressive battery life and quick charging capabilities, this handheld device facilitates uninterrupted entertainment on-the-go. In summation, the Asus Rog Ally X stands out as a premier option for those seeking a high-performance Windows gaming handheld that does not compromise on quality or usability.

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Sarah H

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