Testseek.co.uk have collected 139 expert reviews of the Asus ROG Ally and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus ROG Ally.
May 2023
(81%)
139 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(83%)
94 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
810100139
The editors liked
Solid performance
Acceptable battery life
Beautiful
120Hz screen
Flexible control scheme
Support for basically any PC game
Capable work and gaming machine
Portable
Light
Familiar interface
Top notch performance
Easy to customise
Massively immersive
More powerful than a Steam Deck
Streamlined and stylish design
Full HD screen is colourful and vibant
Windows 11 is user friendly
Nice looking design with good build quality
Stable temperatures
Excellent screen
UI becoming very polished with the latest updates
Great performance for what it is
Stable temperatures and quiet fans
Punchy speakers
Phenomenal portable performance
Comfortable to hold
Full PC compatibility
The editors didn't like
Turbo mode drains battery quickly
Windows has a lot of quirks
Armoury Crate is a utility
Not an OS
Poor battery life
Requires a separate dock
Windows is fiddly on a touchscreen
Battery life is poor
A bit cumbersome
Expensive compared to competitors
120Hz screen feels wasted here
Battery life may not be good enough for some
More expensive than top competition
Some buttons and DPad could be better
SD card may still be prone to overheating under Turbo mode
More powerful than a Steam Deck,Streamlined and stylish design,Full HD screen is colourful and vibant,Windows 11 is user friendly
Expensive compared to competitors,Poor battery life,120Hz screen feels wasted here
The Asus ROG Ally is a more powerful alternative to the Steam Deck. It features a superior design and more user-friendly software. That high price is hard to justify, however, especially with the poor battery life. Competition is more fierce now too, with...
Abstract: Update 07/12/2023 - It's been six months since the Asus ROG Ally first graced our shelves. Countless updates later, and it's in its best shape yet. This review was originally written from a pre-release device and, understandably, there have been many impr...
nice looking design with good build quality, stable temperatures, excellent screen, UI becoming very polished with the latest updates, great performance for what it is, stable temperatures and quiet fans, punchy speakers
battery life may not be good enough for some, more expensive than top competition, some buttons and DPad could be better, SD card may still be prone to overheating under Turbo mode
The Asus ROG Ally has become a favorite of mine as far as handhelds go. This has the right amount of performance and pairs it well with a nice design, punchy speakers, and a fantastic screen. My start was rocky with it, but the multitude of updates releas...
Abstract: The ROG Ally is arguably the biggest competitor to Valve's Steam Deck. However, unlike its meaty competitor, the ROG Ally focuses on Windows 11 gaming. Furthermore, the pièce de résistance has to be the stellar 1080p 7″ display that is capable of up to...
Poor battery life, Requires a separate dock, Windows is fiddly on a touchscreen
This gaming machine might tempt creatives due to its easy portability and decent specs, but anyone who wants to use it for serious work should consider getting a laptop instead...
Familiar interface,Top notch performance,Easy to customise,Massively immersive,
Battery life is poor, A bit cumbersome,
If you want the most capable, compatible handheld gaming platform, this is it. The interface feels familiar thanks to Windows 11, and gaming performance is truly excellent, with a host of user configurable parameters to tailor it to your style.Reasons to...
Phenomenal portable performance, Comfortable to hold, Full PC compatibility,
Windows 11 quirks, Relatively pricey
The release of the Asus ROG Ally is a turning point for the handheld gaming PC scene, and I think it'll spark a new wave of lower-priced Steam Deck competitors. The device itself feels like a generational uplift, providing better performance and high-refr...
Abstract: Spend a little time with Asus's new Asus ROG Ally handheld gaming device and you soon realize that, despite being announced on April Fool's Day, it's no laughing matter. For the uninitiated, it's a PC gaming handheld system that aims to avoid sacrificing...
Clean, practical design with great, durable build quality,Offers great protection and several storage solutions,Built-in kickstand is a lovely addition,Excellent pricing
Very much on the larger side for a carrying case,Case kickstand not as good as built-in solutions
Syntech makes a wide variety of tech, accessories, and gear, and its hard carrying case for the ASUS ROG Ally shows the company's experience. This is a well-designed, well-crafted, and very well-priced carrying case that will keep your ROG Ally safe and s...
