Weight
- ASUS ROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2
- 670 g
- Steam Machine
- 2.6 kg
Handheld gaming pc comparison
ROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2 vs Steam Machine
Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.
01Selected  ROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2
KSh 92,000In Stock | 02  Steam Machine
KSh 150,000Out of Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2 is lighter (670 g), while the Steam Machine has a higher boost clock (4.8 GHz).
Software
- ASUS ROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2
- Runs Windows 11 Home
- Steam Machine
- Runs SteamOS 3, based on Arch Linux; KDE Plasma desktop
Memory
- ASUS ROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2
- 16 GB RAM
- Steam Machine
- Up to 16 GB RAM
Storage
- ASUS ROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2
- 512 GB storage
- Steam Machine
- Up to 2 TB storage
Performance
- ASUS ROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2
- AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor
- Steam Machine
- Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU processor
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2
- Lighter: 670 g (vs 2.6 kg).
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
- Product type: Handheld gaming PC.
Steam Machine
- Higher boost clock: up to 4.8 GHz (vs 3.8 GHz).
- Product type: Desktop gaming PC.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | ASUS ROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2 | Steam Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 670 g | 2.6 kg |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | Up to 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | 512 GB storage | Up to 2 TB storage |
| Software | Windows 11 Home | SteamOS 3, based on Arch Linux |
| Performance | AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor | Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU processor |
| Connections | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ports | Two USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports with DisplayPort/PD | DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 |
| Power supply | USB-C charging | Internal power supply, AC 110–240V |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen Z2 A, four cores/eight threads | Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU |
| Product type | Handheld gaming PC | Desktop gaming PC |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon graphics | Semi-custom AMD RDNA 3 GPU |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both have 16 GB RAM.
- Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
- Both charge over USB-C.
In summary
For most buyers the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2 is the better buy; the Steam Machine makes sense if you want a higher boost clock.
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