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Steam Deck OLED vs ROG Ally X 2024

Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.

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Steam Deck OLED

Steam Deck OLED

  • About 640 g.
  • 6nm AMD APU; Zen 2 CPU, four cores/eight threads, 2.4–3.5GHz processor.
  • 16 GB RAM in this version.
  • Runs SteamOS 3, based on Arch Linux; KDE Plasma desktop.
  • Up to 1 TB storage.
KSh 125,000In Stock
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ROG Ally X 2024

ROG Ally X 2024

  • 678 g.
  • 24 GB RAM in this version.
  • 1,024 GB storage in this version.
  • 80 Wh of stored energy.
  • AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor.
KSh 131,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The ASUS ROG Ally X 2024 has a larger 80 Wh battery, more powerful graphics (12 vs 8 compute units) for games and creative apps and a sharper screen, while the Steam Deck OLED is lighter (about 640 g).

Weight

Steam Deck OLED
About 640 g
ASUS ROG Ally X 2024
678 g

Memory

Steam Deck OLED
16 GB RAM in this version
ASUS ROG Ally X 2024
24 GB RAM in this version

Performance

Steam Deck OLED
6nm AMD APU processor
ASUS ROG Ally X 2024
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor

Software

Steam Deck OLED
SteamOS 3, based on Arch Linux
ASUS ROG Ally X 2024
Windows 11 Home

Storage

Steam Deck OLED
Up to 1 TB storage
ASUS ROG Ally X 2024
1 TB storage

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Steam Deck OLED

  • Lighter: about 640 g (vs 678 g).

ASUS ROG Ally X 2024

  • Larger battery: 80 Wh (vs 50 Wh).
  • More powerful graphics: 12 compute units (vs 8).
  • More memory: 24 GB RAM (vs 16 GB).
  • Higher screen resolution: 1920 × 1080 (vs 1280 × 800).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).

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PrioritySteam Deck OLEDASUS ROG Ally X 2024
WeightAbout 640 g678 g
Performance6nm AMD APU processorAMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor
Memory16 GB RAM24 GB RAM
StorageUp to 1 TB storage1 TB storage
Battery capacity50 Wh battery80 Wh battery
Battery lifeUp to 12 hours per charge80Wh four-cell lithium-ion battery

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Deck OLEDROG Ally X 2024
Brand—ASUS
ModelSteam Deck OLEDROG Ally X (2024, RC72LA family)
Product typeHandheld gaming PCHandheld gaming PC

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Deck OLEDROG Ally X 2024
Dimensions298 × 117 × 49 mm28.0 × 11.1 × 2.47–3.69 cm
WeightApproximately 640 gManufacturer specification: 678 g

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Deck OLEDROG Ally X 2024
Processor6nm AMD APU; Zen 2 CPU, four cores/eight threads, 2.4–3.5GHzAMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme; Zen 4, eight cores/sixteen threads, up to 5.1GHz boost
GraphicsAMD RDNA 2 GPU; eight compute units at 1.6GHz, 1.6 TFLOPS FP32AMD Radeon RDNA 3 graphics; twelve compute units; manufacturer-specified 9–30W APU TDP
Storage expansionUHS-I microSD slot supporting SD, SDHC and SDXCUHS-II microSD card reader supporting SD, SDHC and SDXC

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Deck OLEDROG Ally X 2024
Memory16GB onboard LPDDR5 RAM; 6400MT/s24GB onboard RAM, dual channel
Internal storage1TB, 512GB1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Deck OLEDROG Ally X 2024
Battery and runtime50Wh battery; manufacturer estimate of 3–12 hours of gameplay, depending on use80Wh four-cell lithium-ion battery

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Deck OLEDROG Ally X 2024
System softwareSteamOS 3, based on Arch Linux; KDE Plasma desktopWindows 11 Home; regional language edition can vary

Display & Connectivity

Display & Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Deck OLEDROG Ally X 2024
Video output and refresh rateDisplayPort over USB-C; manufacturer maximum up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 120Hz with compatible equipment—
Integrated display7.4-inch HDR OLED touchscreen; 1280 × 800; up to 90Hz; 1000-nit HDR peak and 600-nit SDR brightness7-inch 1920 × 1080 IPS-level ten-point touchscreen; 120Hz; 500-nit brightness; AMD FreeSync Premium; Gorilla Glass Victus
PortsUSB-C with USB 3 Gen 2 and DisplayPort; 3.5mm headphone/headset jack; microSD slotOne USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 port with DisplayPort/PD; one USB4 USB-C port with DisplayPort 1.4/PD 3.0; 3.5mm combo audio jack; microSD slot
Wi-Fi and BluetoothTri-band 2×2 Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E 2×2; manufacturer lists Bluetooth 5.4, which may vary with installed OS version

Gaming & Power

Gaming & Power specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Deck OLEDROG Ally X 2024
Controller supportIntegrated sticks, D-pad, triggers, bumpers, four assignable grip buttons, two haptic trackpads and six-axis IMUIntegrated sticks, D-pad, ABXY buttons, Hall-effect analog triggers, bumpers, two assignable grip buttons, haptics and six-axis IMU
Power supplyUSB-C PD 3.0; manufacturer-specified 45W power supplyUSB-C charging; manufacturer specifies a 65W USB-C adapter, with inclusion varying by country/model

Similarities

  • Both belong to the PC handheld platform.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both offer up to 1 TB of storage.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.

In summary

For most buyers the ASUS ROG Ally X 2024 is the better buy; the Steam Deck OLED makes sense if you want a lighter build.

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