Asus ROG Ally X could actually be a major upgrade – maybe one that'll worry Nintendo and its Switch 2?
techradar.comNew hands-on experience with an engineering sample for the upcoming Asus ROG Ally X reveals some surprising improvements over the original model, which prominent hardware leakers have further expanded on.
The Verge recently went hands-on with a prototype for the Asus ROG Ally X, which is scheduled for an official unveiling on June 2.
This was a limited hands-on, mind, as Sean Hollister of The Verge could not power on the device or use it for an extended period. However, it's reported that the Asus ROG Ally X is a black unit instead of white, featuring improved ergonomics and smaller grips. It's also believed to be heavier owing to a larger battery inside. It's reportedly thicker at 1.5-inches compared to the original's 1.27-inches, too.
Then we get into the purported specs and pricing for the Asus ROG Ally X from hardware leaker MysteryLupin on X (formerly Twitter). The base specs appear to be nearly identical to the first iteration with a reported AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme CPU and 7-inch 1080p 120Hz display. However, there's supposedly a bigger 1TB SSD and a staggering 24GB LPDDR5X RAM for the system.
24 GB of RAM (LPDDR5X), up to 8h of battery life. https://t.co/GCuBVoGTTmMay 15, 2024
In terms of battery life, the new handheld is rumored to boast up to eight hours of longevity. As a frame of reference, the Asus ROG Ally currently features up to a 512GB SSD and 16GB LPDDR5 RAM clocked at 6400MHz. That means the next system could have double the storage space and significantly faster memory onboard. It's rumored price is $700 in the US (around £550, AU$1,050).
The existing Asus ROG Ally is technically capable of around six hours of battery life, but demanding games can seriously drain the battery. It's not a unique issue to Asus' device, as the Steam Deck and Lenovo Legion Go also have this problem, but a larger battery could go a long way to alleviating it.
From what we can discern from the hands-on notes and hardware leaks, it appears as though the Asus ROG Ally X will
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