Asus ROG Ally
Two generations behind, with the budget slot now owned outright by the Asus ROG Xbox Ally. There is no buyer left for whom this is the right answer.
Consolidated from 2 independent outlets
See the sources2 of 3 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.
The 2023 original is coasting on an old reputation: aging chip, weaker battery, and the old Windows-handheld software mess. PC Gamer and Yahoo Tech both hand the best-budget slot to the ROG Xbox Ally, leaving it outclassed at its own position in the market.
Flagged 10 September 2026
Pros & cons
- ✓ Mid-range price
- ✓ Good ergonomics
- ✓ Solid performance
- ✗ Aging chip
- ✗ Weaker battery
- ✗ The old Windows-handheld software mess
- ✗ Lower GPU
- ✗ Older design
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. We quote no words from these sources, so each row shows only where we placed it.
2 stance not read sources
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #14 of 15 on our handheld gaming PCs tier list, in F tier. That placement draws on 2 independent outlets.
Aging chip. Weaker battery. The old Windows-handheld software mess. Lower GPU. Older design.
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