Asus Finally Shares a Proper Look at ROG Ally X, Its Next Handheld Gaming PC

The Asus ROG Ally X comes with several key hardware upgrades compared to its predecessor:

1. Battery Life: The ROG Ally X features a doubled battery capacity of 80Wh, addressing the battery life issues of the original ROG Ally3. This larger battery is expected to provide significantly improved gaming sessions on the go.

2. Storage: The new model comes with 1TB M.2 2280 SSD storage, doubling the storage capacity from the original ROG Ally. Additionally, it still has a Micro SD Card slot for external storage options.

3. RAM: The ROG Ally X boasts 24GB of LPDDR5-7500 RAM, a significant upgrade from the 16GB in the previous model.

4. Thermals: Asus has added an extra vent to the ROG Ally X to improve the device's thermals. The company claims the panel will be up to 6 degrees Celsius cooler.

5. Design: The ROG Ally X comes in a new black color variant, setting it apart visually from the original white ROG Ally6.

6. Ergonomics: The new model features improved ergonomics with rounder handles and triggers, making it more comfortable to hold and play.

7. Connectivity: The ROG Ally X includes two USB-C ports, one of them Thunderbolt-compatible, allowing for a wider range of connectivity options, including external GPUs.

8. Internal Layout: The Ally X has a completely revised internal layout, making it more efficient and lighter.

9. Software: The ROG Ally X will run on the Windows 11 operating system.

These upgrades make the ROG Ally X a more powerful and efficient handheld gaming device than its predecessor.

Asus has addressed the battery life issues in the new ROG Ally X by including a larger 80Wh battery in the device, which is double the size of the original ROG Ally's 40Wh battery3. This upgrade should provide the handheld gaming PC with improved battery life for longer portable gaming sessions.