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ROG Ally X 2024 vs Steam Machine

Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.

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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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Steam Machine

Steam Machine

  • 2,600 g.
  • Runs SteamOS 3, based on Arch Linux; KDE Plasma desktop.
  • Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU processor.
  • Up to 16 GB RAM.
  • Up to 2 TB storage.
KSh 150,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The ASUS ROG Ally X 2024 has more RAM (24 GB), is lighter (678 g) and has a higher boost clock (5.1 GHz), while the Steam Machine has more powerful graphics (28 vs 12 compute units) for games and creative apps.

Weight

ASUS ROG Ally X 2024
678 g
Steam Machine
2.6 kg

Memory

ASUS ROG Ally X 2024
24 GB RAM
Steam Machine
Up to 16 GB RAM

Storage

ASUS ROG Ally X 2024
1 TB storage
Steam Machine
Up to 2 TB storage

Software

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

Performance

ASUS ROG Ally X 2024
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor
Steam Machine
Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU processor

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

ASUS ROG Ally X 2024

  • More memory: 24 GB RAM (vs 16 GB).
  • Lighter: 678 g (vs 2.6 kg).
  • Higher boost clock: up to 5.1 GHz (vs 4.8 GHz).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • Product type: Handheld gaming PC.

Steam Machine

  • More powerful graphics: 28 compute units (vs 12).
  • Product type: Desktop gaming PC.

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PriorityASUS ROG Ally X 2024Steam Machine
Weight678 g2.6 kg
Memory24 GB RAMUp to 16 GB RAM
Storage1 TB storageUp to 2 TB storage
SoftwareWindows 11 HomeSteamOS 3, based on Arch Linux
PerformanceAMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processorSemi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU processor
ConnectionsWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationROG Ally X 2024Steam Machine
BrandASUS—
ModelROG Ally X (2024, RC72LA family)Steam Machine (Valve 2026 generation)
Product typeHandheld gaming PCDesktop gaming PC

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationROG Ally X 2024Steam Machine
Dimensions28.0 × 11.1 × 2.47–3.69 cm156 mm wide × 162.4 mm deep × 152 mm tall, or 148 mm tall without feet
WeightManufacturer specification: 678 g2.6 kg

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationROG Ally X 2024Steam Machine
ProcessorAMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme; Zen 4, eight cores/sixteen threads, up to 5.1GHz boostSemi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU; six cores/twelve threads; up to 4.8GHz; 30W CPU TDP
GraphicsAMD Radeon RDNA 3 graphics; twelve compute units; manufacturer-specified 9–30W APU TDPSemi-custom AMD RDNA 3 GPU; 28 compute units; up to 2.45GHz sustained clock; 110W GPU TDP
Storage expansionUHS-II microSD card reader supporting SD, SDHC and SDXCHigh-speed microSD card slot

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationROG Ally X 2024Steam Machine
Memory24GB onboard RAM, dual channel16GB DDR5 system RAM plus 8GB GDDR6 dedicated graphics memory
Internal storage1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD2TB, 512GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationROG Ally X 2024Steam Machine
Battery and runtime80Wh four-cell lithium-ion battery—

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationROG Ally X 2024Steam Machine
System softwareWindows 11 Home; regional language edition can varySteamOS 3, based on Arch Linux; KDE Plasma desktop

Display & Connectivity

Display & Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationROG Ally X 2024Steam Machine
Integrated display7-inch 1920 × 1080 IPS-level ten-point touchscreen; 120Hz; 500-nit brightness; AMD FreeSync Premium; Gorilla Glass Victus—
PortsOne 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 slotDisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0; two front USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, two rear USB-A 2.0 ports and one rear USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port
Wi-Fi and BluetoothTri-band Wi-Fi 6E 2×2; manufacturer lists Bluetooth 5.4, which may vary with installed OS version2×2 Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3 with dedicated antenna
Ethernet—Gigabit Ethernet

Gaming & Power

Gaming & Power specifications comparison
SpecificationROG Ally X 2024Steam Machine
Controller supportIntegrated sticks, D-pad, ABXY buttons, Hall-effect analog triggers, bumpers, two assignable grip buttons, haptics and six-axis IMU—
Power supplyUSB-C charging; manufacturer specifies a 65W USB-C adapter, with inclusion varying by country/modelInternal power supply; AC 110–240V

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
  • Both charge over USB-C.

In summary

For most buyers the ASUS ROG Ally X 2024 is the better buy; the Steam Machine makes sense if you want more powerful graphics for games and creative apps.

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In-stock alternatives

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