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Steam Deck OLED vs ROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2

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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.
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ROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2

ROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2

  • 670 g.
  • 16 GB RAM in this version.
  • 512 GB storage in this version.
  • 60 Wh of stored energy.
  • Runs Windows 11 Home.
KSh 92,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2 is the better buy: it has a larger 60 Wh battery and a sharper screen, with the same 16 GB of RAM as the Steam Deck OLED.

Weight

Steam Deck OLED
About 640 g
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2
670 g

Software

Steam Deck OLED
Runs SteamOS 3, based on Arch Linux; KDE Plasma desktop
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2
Runs Windows 11 Home

Performance

Steam Deck OLED
6nm AMD APU processor
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2
AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor

Storage

Steam Deck OLED
Up to 1 TB storage
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2
512 GB storage

Battery capacity

Steam Deck OLED
50 Wh battery
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2
60 Wh battery

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Steam Deck OLED

  • 6nm AMD APU processor.
  • 16 GB RAM.
  • Up to 1 TB storage.
  • 50 Wh battery.

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2

  • Larger battery: 60 Wh (vs 50 Wh).
  • Higher screen resolution: 1920 × 1080 (vs 1280 × 800).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).

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PrioritySteam Deck OLEDASUS ROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2
WeightAbout 640 g670 g
Performance6nm AMD APU processorAMD Ryzen Z2 A processor
SoftwareSteamOS 3, based on Arch LinuxWindows 11 Home
StorageUp to 1 TB storage512 GB storage
Battery capacity50 Wh battery60 Wh battery
Battery lifeUp to 12 hours per charge60Wh four-cell lithium-ion battery

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Deck OLEDROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2
Brand—ASUS
ModelSteam Deck OLEDROG Xbox Ally (RC73YA-NH002W)
Product typeHandheld gaming PCHandheld gaming PC

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Deck OLEDROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2
Dimensions298 × 117 × 49 mm29.0 × 12.1 × 2.75–5.09 cm
WeightApproximately 640 g670 g

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Deck OLEDROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2
Processor6nm AMD APU; Zen 2 CPU, four cores/eight threads, 2.4–3.5GHzAMD Ryzen Z2 A; four cores/eight threads; 2.8GHz base, up to 3.8GHz boost; 6MB cache
GraphicsAMD RDNA 2 GPU; eight compute units at 1.6GHz, 1.6 TFLOPS FP32AMD Radeon graphics
Storage expansionUHS-I microSD slot supporting SD, SDHC and SDXCUHS-II microSD reader supporting SD, SDHC and SDXC

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Deck OLEDROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2
Memory16GB onboard LPDDR5 RAM; 6400MT/s16GB onboard LPDDR5; 6400MT/s dual channel
Internal storage1TB, 512GB512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Deck OLEDROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2
Battery and runtime50Wh battery; manufacturer estimate of 3–12 hours of gameplay, depending on use60Wh four-cell lithium-ion battery

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Deck OLEDROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2
System softwareSteamOS 3, based on Arch Linux; KDE Plasma desktopWindows 11 Home

Display & Connectivity

Display & Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Deck OLEDROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2
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/DXC
PortsUSB-C with USB 3 Gen 2 and DisplayPort; 3.5mm headphone/headset jack; microSD slotTwo USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports with DisplayPort/PD; one 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 Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2
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 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 regional inclusion varying

Similarities

  • Both belong to the PC handheld platform.
  • Both have 16 GB RAM.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both use LPDDR5 (memory).

In summary

The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2 is the better buy for almost everyone, with a larger 60 Wh battery and a sharper screen.

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