ROG Ally (2023) RC71L

Editor's Choice

The Ally is lighter with a more appealing design that’s extremely comfortable to use over long periods of times. It also has a stunning full HD touch display and extraordinary audio performance. And while you will definitely be turning down a few settings to play some of the more graphically demanding games, once you get everything up and running, it really is a fun experience.

4 Stars

The Asus ROG Ally is not an outright Steam Deck killer, but smart hardware, software, and design decisions make for a fun, exciting Windows-based handheld game console.

Gold medal

In the light of this test, we can say that the console is really a great product. ASUS has succeeded in combining lightness, portability and efficiency. As soon as you switch it on, the magic happens, and once you've updated it and launched your first game, it's all good fun. Being able to play games like Diablo IV, Assassin's Creed and a whole host of others is pure bliss on this format.

4,5/5

Overall, the ASUS ROG Ally offers a high-performance gaming experience thanks to its processing power, superior graphics and extensive connectivity. The user-friendly interface and customization options enable users to enjoy a personalized gaming experience. This test was a wonderful discovery and a real technological pleasure.

8/10

The ASUS ROG Ally is the ideal console for gamers in search of nomadic gaming. Whether it's its graphics performance, its game catalog, its ergonomics, the adaptability of its keys or its gaming comfort, everything seems to make the ROG Ally THE ultimate portable console.

4,5/5

The Asus ROG Ally is the ultimate Steam Deck competitor. Asus' expertise in gaming hardware and its Windows 11 operating system allow you to enjoy almost all your PC games on a portable console. Recent games run like a charm around 30 fps, and the 7-inch Full HD screen and its maximum frequency of 120 Hz offers you the possibility to play with exemplary fluidity on less greedy games.

8/10

Asus launches its first portable console. Or rather, a PC disguised as a handheld console and running Windows 11. Between the performance and the ergonomics, it's hard not to fall in love. ... the Rog Ally from Asus is quite an achievement. The promise of doing better than the Steam Deck is there, for the criteria that matter. Between the dizzying performance, the pretty design and the gaming comfort, there's plenty to be won over by Asus' proposition

8,2/10

With its explosive specs, 1080p display and comfortable grip, the Asus ROG Ally is a true workhorse, a childhood dream for any self-respecting gamer. The Asus ROG Ally lives up to its promises, and playing your favorite AAA games on the go with such visual (and ergonomic) comfort is an absolute joy.

5/5

ASUS succeeds in offering us a machine with a nice look and a very good grip... ASUS is ahead on many points: the screen in particular, the connectivity with the WiFi 6E or the UHS-II card reader, the Gen4 SSD for those who want to put in something really heavy, and eventually the XG Mobile port if you want to turn the Ally into a real fixed monster.

9/10

ASUS takes the (winning) formula of the Steam Deck and improves it in almost every aspect. The grip is excellent, the device more compact and less heavy. The very good screen makes all the difference, and the Z1 Extreme not only delivers impressive performance for the size, but also keeps heat and noise under control thanks to the excellent cooling implemented by ASUS.

Recommended

Asus ROG Ally has made a great effort to position itself as the new high-end of portable PCs and it achieves it with excellent technical features and a 1080p, 120 Hz panel and great color treatment in which it is a pleasure to play.

Editor's favorite

Its specifications far exceed the Steam Deck, and the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme has surprised us with its good performance, especially when it comes to testing its GPU

Platinum

Is the ASUS ROG Ally the best portable console on the market? The answer is that, at this moment, without a doubt, it is. It has far exceeded our expectations, and honestly, the user experience is much better than with the Steam Deck or the Nintendo Switch in terms of comfort, ergonomics and autonomy.

Good product

It's a great machine to take your favorite PC games with you on vacation, outdoors, or even put it on your nightstand to play something fun before going to sleep.

8.9 - Excellent

The Asus ROG Ally is a device that many gamers have been eagerly waiting for. Its strengths include high gaming performance, top-notch cooling, a hilarious display, great ergonomics, the ability to run almost any PC game or the presence of the Windows 11 operating system, which ensures a wide range of use.

9/10 - Excellent

The ROG Ally in its current version is a powerful handheld that can beat the lesser-known Windows competition and, thanks to its modern hardware, even outperforms the very popular Steam Deck. It will be the perfect computer for PC enthusiasts to get their hands on and tune.

PC Tuning Silver Award

ASUS ROG Ally will definitely find customers and fans. For a handheld, it has decent specs on its own, a pumped up processor, ingeniously done cooling, a display with an above-standard refresh rate, and really cool audio output. It simply meets the standard of quality we've come to expect from this manufacturer.

Recommended

The ASUS ROG Ally is a good purchase, without a doubt, especially if you are one of those who move frequently and want to be able to enjoy your favorite games with a good level of quality and fluidity.

N3D Recommended

We have the extensive compatibility of Windows 11, really good ergonomics, an anti-glare screen with a lot of quality

Gold

The AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor with integrated AMD Radeon RDNA 3 graphics makes it the most powerful portable console on the market

9

The Ally has the potential to become both a TV gaming PC and a handheld console, as it has the power to meet both needs.

Great design

ASUS ROG Ally is undoubtedly a breakthrough in the field of portable game consoles

4/5

The latest arrival on the market, the Asus RoG Ally console is the Rolls Royce of today's portable consoles.

Top score

If you're a real PC gamer who can't be without your games when you're out and about, ROG Ally is your best friend.

Especially recommended

With ASUS ROG Ally, the entire handheld genre takes a quantum leap. You get incredible value for money, both when compared to other handheld consoles and when compared to classic laptops. It has a great price, great performance and a simple, well-functioning operating system.

Recommended

Here you get a full-fledged gaming PC in a compact and hand-held format, with convincing performance and comfortable controls.

9 out of 10

Great performance, Windows 11 provides complete compatibility, solid hardware, smart menu solutions, extremely versatile

Especially recommended

With ASUS ROG Ally, the entire handheld genre takes a quantum leap. You get incredible value for money, both when compared to other handheld consoles and when compared to classic laptops. It has a great price, great performance and a simple, well-functioning operating system.

9 out of 10

Smart performance, Windows 11 provides complete compatibility, solid hardware, smart menu solutions, extremely versatile

Especially recommended

With ASUS ROG Ally, the entire handheld genre takes a quantum leap. You get incredible value for money, both when compared to other handheld consoles and when compared to classic laptops. It has a great price, great performance and a simple, well-functioning operating system.

9 out of 10

Smart performance, Windows 11 provides complete compatibility, solid hardware, smart menu solutions, extremely versatile

Gold

It could perfectly be our next desktop computer. Its huge screen and chassis are certainly not the best ally for portability, but if you are looking for a computer like this it is because either you do not have a desktop computer, or you still want to take advantage of its portability by ensuring a great hardware and screen to work

Platinum

ASUS has always been at the forefront of computer technology and gaming, and once again stands out from the competition with a portable console that is the most powerful of 2023.

Better Choice Awards 2023

Khả năng chơi game PC mọi lúc mọi nơi đã giúp ASUS ROG Ally chiến thắng hạng mục Thiết bị chơi game đột phá.

Power

It's playing sensationally

4/5

Asus offers us a slight revisit to their ROG Ally handheld console. Same screen, same storage, same ergonomics, only the chip has changed. The AMD Z1 processor still manages to surprise, and for €100 less than its big sister, this ROG Ally is still a very respectable console, even on recent AAA games. Whether you want to enjoy Rocket League everywhere you go, or a good Hogwarts Legacy in bed, the ROG Ally Z1 remains an excellent choice.

4/5

Asus offers us a slight revisit of their ROG Ally handheld console. Same screen, same storage, same ergonomics, only the chip has changed. The AMD Z1 processor still manages to surprise, and for €100 less than its big sister, this ROG Ally is still a very respectable console, even on recent AAA games. Whether you want to enjoy Rocket League everywhere you go, or a good Hogwarts Legacy in bed, the ROG Ally Z1 remains an excellent choice.

2024 Taiwan Excellence Award

ROG Ally won the 2024 Taiwan Excellence Award, a world-renowed design award.

Editors Choice

Performance is smooth, framerates are up, and I have no doubt this handheld is ready to take on whatever 2024 throws at us.

Gaming Hardware of the Year

A more powerful alternative to the Steam Deck

EDITORS' CHOICE AWARDS 2023

ROG Ally sở hữu cấu hình mạnh mẽ trong một thân hình nhỏ gọn, trở thành máy chơi game cầm tay tốt nhất năm 2023 do EDITORS' CHOICE bình chọn.

Editor's Choice Awards 2023

Thiết kế ấn tượng, hiệu suất chơi game tốt, đặc biệt người dùng có thể chơi tiếp các màn game trên nền tảng Stream ở bất kỳ đâu, chế độ hậu mãi tốt…, ROG Ally xứng đáng giành giải "Máy game cầm tay tốt nhất năm" của Editor's Choice Awards 2023 của Tạp chí Thế Giới Số năm nay.

Tinh Tế Bình Chọn 2023

ASUS ROG Ally: PC Handheld yêu thích nhất nhờ hiệu năng mang lại là vượt trội hơn hẳn so với các đối thủ của nó

Tinh Tế Bình Chọn 2023

Handheld PC đáng mua ROG Ally, thoả mãn những ý tưởng tưởng như sẽ không bao giờ thành sự thật: chơi game AAA ở mọi lúc mọi nơi

Best Gaming Technology for 2023

Best Gaming technology 2023

4/5

A portable console with the power of a powerful PC

CES 2024 Innovation Awards

CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree

4/5

A complete gaming PC in a machine slightly larger than a Switch - it's possible! The ROG Ally Z1 Extreme from Asus is one of the best examples. Featuring a beautiful Full HD screen with vivid, precise colors, it delivers impressive performance, capable of running the vast majority of games on the market in good conditions. ... in the Labo Fnac autonomy test, which must be replicable between all machines, the ROG Ally Z1 Extreme does rather well, with almost 8h on the clock.

Recommended

The moment of truth has arrived and, really, we could summarize this entire section in “ASUS ROG Ally is the best portable console of the moment

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No. 1 in Gaming: Graphic Cards, Motherboards, Monitors, Laptops

No. 1 in Gaming: Graphic Cards, Motherboards, Monitors, Laptops

Best laptop manufacturer in 2021

ASUS has maintained its leading position, in every top made over the years it has reached the highest position of the podium

Gadget of the Year 2023

This Asus game console allows you to go full throttle on gaming without any worries of emanating heat, as the Zero Gravity thermal system and dual fans work in perpetuity to ensure total coolness.

Gold

The ASUS ROG Ally is a diamond in the rough right now, it has exceptional power

Inforgames Excellent

The ROG Ally is an impressive portable device, especially considering its price. The performance delivered by the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 120Hz display, controller, and silent cooling solution exceeded my expectations. However, there are noticeable downsides, particularly when it comes to battery life and software.

Leak.pt excelentt

ROG Ally is incredible, and it's a console I highly recommend to any gamer who takes this world seriously.

Yugatech Choice Awards 2023 - People's Choice

Ultimately, the ROG Ally is best suited for those who prioritize performance and build quality and are willing to navigate through its limitations. With continued support from ASUS and an active community, the ROG Ally has the potential to carve out its niche in the handheld gaming space as a high-performance, premium offering.

10.0 / 10.0

The ROG Ally is the smallest and most powerful all-in-one gaming PC I've ever owned, along with the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor and technologies offered by AMD, along with a nice control layout and ergonomics as a design philosophy, the ROG Ally is an excellent device.

4.2 / 5

The ASUS ROG Ally console is a gadget you don't want to miss if you can afford it. The fact that it runs Windows 11, as I stated throughout the review, can be considered both a boon and a curse. You have compatibility with every Windows game and app, but all sorts of bugs keep popping up and it's hard to navigate the interface via touchscreen and console buttons. Processing power is at an all-time high, and most games run decently, but battery life isn't exactly great.