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ROG Xbox Ally X20 vs Xbox Series X
Specs, price and the one trade-off that actually decides it — ROG Xbox Ally X20 against Xbox Series X, side by side.
Cheaper to start
Tie
Both start at a similar price.
Best ecosystem
Tie
Neither lists native integrations.
Standout
ROG Xbox Ally X20
7.4-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and HDR support
ROG Xbox Ally X20
A 2026 Windows handheld powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Powerful AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor with 24GB LPDDR5X memory and 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
- 7.4-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and HDR support
- Advanced audio and haptic feedback systems for an immersive gaming experience
Cons
- Heavy weight of 756 grams may limit portability
- High price of $999.99 may be prohibitive for some users
Specifications
- Memory24GB LPDDR5X on board Support dual channel memory
- Weight756 g (1.67 lbs)
- AudioSmart Amp Technology Hi-Res certification (for headphone) Dolby Atmos AI noise-canceling technology Built-in array microphone 2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
- Battery80WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
- Control and InputView button Menu button L & R impulse triggers L & R Hall Effect analog triggers Command Center button Action button A B X Y buttons 2 x assignable grip buttons XBOX button LED Transforming D-pad TMR Joysticks with Aura RGB joystick light rings Haptics: HD haptics Gyro: 6-Axis IMU
- Dimensions (W x D x H)30.0 x 12.1 x 2.75 ~ 5.13 cm (11.81" x 4.76" x 1.08" ~ 2.02")
- Dimensions / Dimensions—
- Display7.4-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 OLED Anti-reflection(AR) display DCI-P3: 100% Gorilla™ Glass Victus™ Gorilla™ Glass DXC Touch Screen (10-point multi-touch) Refresh Rate: 120Hz Brightness: 600 nits (SDR)/1400 nits (HDR) Pantone Validated Support Dolby Vision HDR: Yes FreeSync Premium Pro
- I/O Ports1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™ / power delivery 1x Type C support USB 4 (Thunderbolt™ 4 compliance, DisplayPort™ 2.1 with Freesync support, Power Delivery 3.0) 1x microSD Express card reader (supports up to SD v8.0, PCIe™ Gen4 x1; UHS-I with DDR200 mode)
- Memory & Storage / Expandable storage—
- Memory & Storage / I/O throughput—
- Memory & Storage / Internal storage—
- Memory & Storage / Memory bandwidth—
- Network and CommunicationWi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 + Bluetooth™ 5.4 (*Bluetooth™ version may change with OS version different.)
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
- Ports & Connectivity / Accessories radio—
- Ports & Connectivity / Ethernet—
- Ports & Connectivity / HDMI—
- Ports & Connectivity / USB—
- Power SupplyTYPE-C, 68W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 3.4A, 68W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal
- ProcessorCPU: AMD Ryzen™ AI Z2 Extreme Processor 2.0GHz (24MB Cache, up to 5.0GHz, 8 cores, 16 Threads); AMD XDNA™ NPU up to 50TOPS
- Processor / CPU—
- Processor / GPU—
- Processor / Process—
- Processor / SOC Die Size—
- Sound Capabilities / Dolby Digital—
- Sound Capabilities / Dolby TrueHD—
- Sound Capabilities / DTS—
- Storage1TB PCIe™ 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD (2280)
- Video Capabilities / HDMI features—
- Video Capabilities / High Dynamic Range—
- Video Capabilities / Optical Drive—
- Xbox Game PassXBOX Game Pass Premium_2 months (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for XBOX Game Pass Premium. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)
Xbox Series X
Xbox Series X is a high-performance gaming console with 1TB of custom NVMe SSD storage and 16GB of GDDR6 memory.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Offers 16GB of GDDR6 memory with high bandwidth for smooth gaming experiences.
- Supports up to 1TB of expandable storage via 1TB Storage Expansion Cards.
- Includes a dedicated dual band Xbox Wireless radio for seamless connectivity.
Cons
- The console is relatively heavy and bulky, weighing 9.8 lbs (4.4kg) and measuring 5.94 x 5.94 x 11.85 in (15.1 x 15.1 x 30.1cm).
Specifications
- Memory16GB GDDR6 w/320 bit-wide bus
- Weight9.8 lbs (4.4kg)
- Audio—
- Battery—
- Control and Input—
- Dimensions (W x D x H)—
- Dimensions / Dimensions5.94 x 5.94 x 11.85 in (15.1 x 15.1 x 30.1cm)
- Display—
- I/O Ports—
- Memory & Storage / Expandable storageSupport for 1TB Storage Expansion Cards for XBOX Series X|S matches internal storage exactly (sold separately). Support for USB 3.1 external HDD (sold separately)
- Memory & Storage / I/O throughput2.4 GB/s (Raw), 4.8 GB/s (Compressed, with custom hardware decompression block)
- Memory & Storage / Internal storage1TB Custom NVME SSD
- Memory & Storage / Memory bandwidth10GB @ 560 GB/s, 6GB @ 336 GB/s
- Network and Communication—
- Operating System—
- Ports & Connectivity / Accessories radioDedicated dual band XBOX Wireless radio
- Ports & Connectivity / Ethernet802.3 10/100/1000
- Ports & Connectivity / HDMI1x HDMI 2.1 port
- Ports & Connectivity / USB3x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
- Power Supply—
- Processor—
- Processor / CPU8X Cores @ 3.8 GHz ( 3.6 GHz w/SMT) Custom Zen 2 CPU
- Processor / GPU12 TFLOPS, 52 CUs @1.825 GHz Custom RDNA 2 GPU
- Processor / Process7nm Enhanced
- Processor / SOC Die Size360.45 mm
- Sound Capabilities / Dolby Digital5.1
- Sound Capabilities / Dolby TrueHDwith Atmos
- Sound Capabilities / DTS5.1
- Storage—
- Video Capabilities / HDMI featuresAuto Low Latency Mode. HDMI Variable Refresh Rate. AMD FreeSync.
- Video Capabilities / High Dynamic RangeUp to 8K HDR
- Video Capabilities / Optical Drive4K UHD Blu-Ray
- Xbox Game Pass—