ROG Xbox Ally X – TL;DR

Linus dives into Asus’s new handheld, the ROG Xbox Ally X, which now runs a dedicated Windows Handheld mode wrapped in mysterious Xbox branding. The “X” model packs beefy hardware under the hood, delivers solid benchmarks, and holds up surprisingly well in tear-down and thermal tests—though it comes with a premium price tag.

After testing software quirks, hardware updates, battery life, and gaming performance, the verdict is that the Ally X is a strong choice for PC gamers craving a true Windows portable, as long as you’re willing to pay extra for the top-tier model.

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