ASUS updates its handheld console with the ROG Ally X, a version that doesn't reinvent the wheel but does fix two of the most common criticisms of the original model. The device now incorporates 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM and an 80Wh battery, promising to double battery life in AAA games. A logical step to compete in an increasingly demanding market.
24GB of RAM and 80Wh: How Portable Performance Changes 🎮
The jump to 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM allows for smoother management of modern titles, reducing bottlenecks in multi-application scenarios. The 80Wh battery, for its part, is double the original capacity. This translates into longer gaming sessions without relying on a charger. Integration with Windows 11 remains the weak point, but the hardware now responds better to the demands of the heaviest triple-A titles.
Now the Charger Stays at Home (And Misses the Company) 🔋
With an 80Wh battery, the ROG Ally X turns the charger into a dispensable accessory for hours. That said, players who used the transformer's heat as hand warmers in winter will have to find another excuse not to get up. At least the extra RAM will serve to have 15 Chrome tabs open while you pretend to work. A technical advancement that is also a blow to the power strip industry.