ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20 launched: Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, TMR sticks, and 7.4-inch display

ASUS releases its latest contender for the handheld market with the ROG Xbox Ally X20.

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20

A new limited edition handheld

According to the company, it is a limited-edition model released in celebration of the ROG brand's 20th anniversary.

The device builds on previous Ally hardware with a redesigned chassis, upgraded internals, and a new display. 

Asus is bundling the handheld with ROG Xreal R1 Edition 20 Gaming AR Glasses, positioning it as one of the company's most feature-rich portable gaming products to date.

A notable change is the switch to a 7.4-inch OLED panel, replacing the LCD screens used in earlier Ally models. 

The features

The display runs at Full HD resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 0.2ms response time, and support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. It carries VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification, supports Dolby Vision, and reaches up to 1,400 nits of peak brightness in HDR mode. 

Furthermore, the screen is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus and Gorilla Glass DXC coatings, the latter intended to reduce reflections.

Inside, the ROG Xbox Ally X20 is powered by AMD's Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor with eight cores and 16 threads, integrated Radeon graphics, and an XDNA NPU capable of up to 50 TOPS of AI performance. 

The handheld ships with 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. Asus has also updated the cooling system to better manage heat around the OLED panel during extended play sessions.

On the controls side, the device introduces a transformable D-pad that switches between four-way and eight-way modes, TMR joysticks for improved precision, and redesigned face buttons.

Connectivity features include WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, dual USB Type-C ports, a microSD card slot, and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support. 

The handheld is equipped with an 80Wh battery and runs Windows 11 Home. It also includes a dedicated Xbox mode and support for Microsoft's Auto Super Resolution technology.

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20 key features:

• 7.4-inch OLED panel with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate
• AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor
• XDNA NPU (50 TOPS)
• 24GB LPDDR5X RAM, 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
• TMR joysticks and a transformable 4-to-8-way D-pad.
• Redesigned thermal system to keep the device and OLED screen cool
• Equipped with dual USB-C ports, a microSD slot, Wi-Fi 6E, and Dolby Atmos speakers
• Windows 11 with a dedicated Xbox mode and Auto SR visual upscaling
• Bundled with ROG Xreal AR Glasses for a wearable big-screen experience

Unfortunately, the price has not been disclosed at the moment. Availability will vary depending on the region.

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Source: ASUS