Trusted Reviews90
Calls it the definitive Windows handheld right now, thanks to fast hardware, a good 120Hz screen, comfortable ergonomics and a console-like Xbox interface.
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X
8 expert reviews#2 of 6 handheld game consoles
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recommend
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Best premium Windows handheld
Critics’ consensus
8 professional reviewers tested the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: speed and ports and connectivity. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by Trusted Reviews, Windows Central, CNET and 5 more
The catch: It is very expensive, and battery life is short in demanding games.
Broad agreement
Scores run from 70 to 90All 8 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X?
Windows Central90
Sets the bar for handheld PCs on comfort and performance, though the Xbox software is clearly early-adopter quality.
CNET81
A flexible Windows handheld that supports many game stores and performs well on lighter games.
Expert Reviews80
The best premium gaming handheld the reviewer has tested, with strong performance, comfort and standout battery life.
TechRadar80
A strong handheld for indie and older games, but the Xbox full-screen experience is just an app on top of Windows 11, so the console feel falls short.
Tom's Hardware80
A well-built PC handheld with a bright screen, good front-facing speakers and sensible thermals, plus an upgradable SSD.
Tom's Guide80
The best PC gaming handheld the reviewer has used, with strong performance, big battery and a slick Xbox interface.
WIRED70
Reviews both handhelds together and finds them comfortable and versatile.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Speed5 of 8
Ports and connectivity3 of 8
What critics dislike most
Price6 of 8
Software and app4 of 8
Size and weight2 of 8
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Is the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X worth it?
Critics are divided: 5 of 8 recommend it. It is very expensive, and battery life is short in demanding games.
Do critics agree about the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X?
Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (WIRED) to 90 (Trusted Reviews), a spread of 20 points across 8 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X?
Price (6 of 8 reviews), Software and app (4 of 8 reviews), Size and weight (2 of 8 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X?
The Nintendo Switch 2 (critic score 86), best overall.