Last year’s ROG Xbox Ally X was one of the best PC gaming handhelds on the market. However, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Republic of Gamers (ROG) family of products, ASUS is updating its flagship laptop with a new look and a major display upgrade.
Although its basic design remains the same, the new ROG XBOX Ally X20 sports a revamped chassis featuring a translucent black shell with gold accents scattered both inside and outside the device. Granted, it’s a somewhat subtle change from the basic black body of the original, but it’s a nice look nonetheless. Meanwhile, for anyone familiar with the previous model, ASUS has added a significant new component in the form of a 7.4-inch Nebula HDR display. Not only is it a bit larger than the 7-inch panel we had on the previous model, but by moving from an IPS screen to an OLED, it should offer significantly better contrast and color saturation. Brightness has also increased slightly to 600 nits with peaks of up to 1,400 nits compared to a nominal brightness of 500 nits for its predecessor.
Elsewhere, the ROG XBOX Ally The X20 also features a familiar button layout with customizable paddles on the back and improved magnetic joysticks. Aside from its improved screen and analog sticks, the lack of other new components isn’t a bad thing since the original model was one of the most capable handhelds on the market. That said, it’s worth mentioning that newer competitors like the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ offer an even higher level of gaming prowess in exchange for a much higher $1,800 price tag. Unfortunately, although the ROG XBOX Ally X20 is cheaper, its price has increased to $1,300, compared to $1,000 for the original.
Alternatively, for anyone looking for a kit that contains everything you could need to play PC games on the go in style, the ROG XBOX Ally X20 will also be available as part of a bundle including the ROG
There’s now no way to hide the fact that spending over two thousand dollars is a lot of money for any gaming handheld, but the inclusion of AR glasses in the package could be a welcome addition for people who want the option to play games on a larger screen without lugging around a portable monitor. Additionally, the specifications of the ROG
Pre-orders for the ROG XBOX Ally
