Following its debut at COMPUTEX 2024, the ROG Ally X has officially arrived in the Philippines, marking a significant upgrade to the popular handheld gaming PC. This new iteration builds upon the success of the original ROG Ally, offering enhanced specifications and improved design features to elevate the portable gaming experience.
The ROG Ally X retains the core components that made its predecessor a success, including the powerful AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor and a vibrant 7-inch Full HD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. However, ASUS has introduced a number of key improvements to address user feedback and push the boundaries of handheld gaming performance.
One of the most notable enhancements is the doubling of its storage capacity, with the ROG Ally X offering 1TB of M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 SSD storage. In addition, it now has 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM, which is a notable increase from the 16GB in the original model, ensuring smoother multitasking and improved performance.
Battery life, a critical factor for portable gaming devices, has seen a substantial improvement. The ROG Ally X features an 80Wh battery, doubling the capacity of its predecessor. This enhancement promises extended gaming sessions without the need for frequent recharging.
To accommodate these upgrades, ASUS has redesigned the chassis, resulting in a slightly larger and heavier device. However, the company claims that the new design offers improved ergonomics, with a deeper curve to the handles and a more comfortable overall shape. The control layout has also been optimized, utilizing stiffer joysticks rated for 5 million cycles and a redesigned D-pad for precise input.
Thermal management has been a focus of improvement, with a new fan design providing up to 24% more airflow. This includes additional exhaust features to maintain lower temperatures during intense gaming sessions.
Connectivity options have also been refreshed, replacing the previous ROG XG Mobile port with dual USB-C ports, including one USB 4 port with Thunderbolt 4 support. This enhances the device’s compatibility with a wide range of devices.
For more information, you may visit the ASUS ROG Philippines official website or Facebook Page. You may check out our full review here.
FAQ
Q: What is the price of the ROG Ally X in the Philippines?
A: The ROG Ally X is priced at PHP 56,995 in the Philippines.
Q: What are the key specifications of the ROG Ally X?
A: Here are the specifications of the ROG Ally X?
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Display | 7” FHD (1920×1080) 16:9, 500 nits brightness, 100% sRGB, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus with Gorilla Glass DXC coating, touchscreen, 120 Hz refresh rate, 7ms response time, AMD FreeSync Premium |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor (“Zen4” architecture with 4 nm process, 8-core /16-threads, 24MB total cache, up to 5.10 GHz boost) |
| GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (AMD RDNA 3, 12 CUs, up to 2.7 GHz, up to 8.6 Teraflops) |
| Memory | 24 GB LPDDR5X on board (7500 MHz dual channel) |
| Storage | 1 TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe G4x4 Value SSD |
| I/O Ports | 1 x Audio combo jack 1 x Micro SD Card reader (UHS-II, 312MB/s) 1 x USB-C supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4 with Freesync support, Power Delivery 3.0 (Input: 20V/5A, Output 5V/1.5A)) 1 x USB4 (Thunderbolt 4 compliance, DisplayPort 1.4 with Freesync support, Power Delivery 3.0 (Input: 20V/5A, output:5V/3A) |
| Audio | 2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology Dolby Atmos AI noise-canceling technology Hi-Res Audio certification Built-in array microphone |
| Battery | 80 Wh |
| Power Supply | USB-C®, 65W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 3.25 A, 65 W, Input: 100~240V AC 50 / 60 Hz universal |
| Dimension | 28.0 x 11.1 x 2.47 cm |
| Weight | 678 g |
| Price | PHP 56,995.00 |
Q: When will the ROG Ally X be available in the Philippines?
A: The ROG Ally X is now available at authorized ROG Exclusive Stores and comes with a 3-month PC Game Pass subscription, ASUS 4A Quality and Service warranty, and ASUS Preventive Maintenance Service.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
