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ASUS, known to many Xbox fans as the company behind the ROG Ally line of handhelds, first entered the market with the ROG Ally and ROG Ally X before partnering with Xbox to create the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. Both handhelds offer solid value for money, especially following Valve's recent Steam Deck price increases.
Despite that, one of the biggest criticisms of the lineup was the lack of an OLED display. Thankfully, ASUS has now revealed the ROG Ally X20, which finally addresses that complaint with a larger 7.4-inch OLED screen.
Unfortunately, ASUS has yet to confirm pricing, and the internals are largely what we've come to expect. The handheld uses the same Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme chipset found in the Xbox Ally X, meaning the biggest changes appear to be focused on the display and design rather than performance.
Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme (8 cores, 16 threads, up to 5.0GHz) |
Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics |
Display | 7.4-inch OLED touchscreen |
Resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
Brightness | 600 nits SDR / 1400 nits HDR |
Memory | 24GB LPDDR5X |
Storage | 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVME SSD |
Battery | 80Wh |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4 |
Ports | USB 4, USB-C, microSD card reader, 3.5mm audio jack |
Controls | Hall Effect triggers, TMR joysticks, HD haptics, 6-axis gyro |
Security | Fingerprint sensor, Microsoft Pluton security processor |
Included Accessory | ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20 AR glasses |
Xbox Game Pass | 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Premium included |
Weight | 756g (1.67 lbs) |
Now, you may be a bit confused by the device's name. The X20 branding is simply there to celebrate the ROG line's 20th anniversary, with the brand originally launching in July 2006. It was a very different era, dominated by flip phones and the launch of Nintendo's Wii.
For me, though, 2006 will always be remembered as the year Kingdom Hearts 2 released, so that's what defined the year more than anything else.
As for the ROG Ally X20 itself, I actually think it looks pretty cool. While it isn't drastically different from the Xbox Ally X, it does feature a translucent shell with gold accents that help it stand out from the crowd.
It also comes bundled with a pair of ROG XREAL R1 glasses, which are AR glasses that can be connected to the device to create a private virtual display. The glasses themselves can provide a screen size equivalent of up to 171 inches, with support for refresh rates of up to 240Hz.
I've always wanted a pair myself, but I've never quite been willing to spend the money on them. Seeing them included as part of the bundle is pretty neat, and it certainly helps make the package feel a bit more special.
With that said, let me know your thoughts on the ROG Ally X20. Do you like the look of it, or were you hoping for more than just an OLED screen and a new design? Let me know in the comments, and be sure to take part in our poll!
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