The screen and processor remain the same so what else is new about the ROG Ally X? For starters the ROG XG Mobile Interface is gone and instead you get a Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port and another 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port. Internally there’s more RAM and it’s faster too. The Asus ROG Ally X comes with 24GB LPDDR5X running at 7500MHz speed. Storage has also been bumped up to 1TB and you can upgrade it using a full size M.2 2280 SSD. The joysticks are also new and rated for higher usage meanwhile the face buttons are clicky and rise slightly higher than before. Asus has gone with small tweaks here and there for quality of life changes. I especially like the D-Pad button which is fantastic for fighter games like Takken 8, Street Fighter 6 and Dragon Ball Z. The vibration motor has also been improved.
The infamous SDcard slot has also been moved and should not have the issue that plagued the earlier iterations of the ROG Ally. We didn’t get enough time during our review period to debug the new SDcard slot but if you’re a wee bit concerned it’s better to double check for your warranty with the local store before picking it up.
Asus has also added a small optical sensor inside the ROG Ally X which prevents the system booting up and shuts it down if it is still on when you open the rear panel. It’s a thoughtful addition that encourages DIY upgrades and maintenance.