Handheld Gaming PC vs. Budget Gaming Laptop: Yet Another Tough Decision
With the success of Steam Deck and handhelds from ASUS, GPD, and Aya on its heels, there’s a lot to like about portable PC gaming these days. However, the pricing of these handhelds puts them in competition with gaming laptops!
Handheld gaming PCs boast remarkable performance within a pocket-sized package. These gadgets feature powerful processors, dedicated graphics, and ample RAM to ensure your favorite games run smoothly at respectable frame rates. Although they may not deliver the same performance level as a fully-fledged gaming laptop, they offer a convenient way to game on the move.
The ASUS ROG Ally features a custom system-on-a-chip known as the Z1, which features a Zen 4 CPU and RDNA 3 GPU. It promises twice the performance of a Steam Deck, and the Steam Deck was already more or less a portable PS4 albeit running at a lower target resolution.
Considering the existence of next-generation consoles like the Xbox Series S, the horsepower of current and future handheld gaming PCs are nothing to be sniffed at!
One of the most powerful handheld PCs money can buy, the Geek offers a great balance or price, features and performance for those who find the Steam Deck too low on horsepower and compatibility.
$1199.99
Budget gaming laptops are gaining popularity as manufacturers discover ways to incorporate potent components into more reasonably-priced packages. While you may not get the most cutting-edge hardware, these laptops frequently balance performance and cost, letting you game without emptying your wallet.
The Steam Deck starts at around $500, the ROG Ally is (according to ASUS) a sub $1000 device, and some of the high-end handhelds from companies like GPD and Aya occupy the $1000 to $1500 range.
For that sort of money,
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