ASUS ROG Ally vs Nintendo Switch 2 Comparison

Compare ASUS ROG Ally vs Nintendo Switch 2 side by side. Below you'll find a detailed comparison of specifications, features, and prices for these gaming handhelds.

Basic Info

Release Date
2023 / 06
2025

System

Soc
AMD Ryzen Z1 / AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Nvidia Tegra T239 (Drake)
Cpu
AMD Zen 4
ARM Cortex-A78C
Cpu Cores
6 Cores / 8 Cores
8
Cpu Threads
12 Threads / 16 Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
3.3 GHz - 5.1 GHz
Architecture
x86-64
Gpu
AMD Radeon 780M
12 SM Ampere GPU
Gpu Clock Speed
2.7 GHz
Ram
16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s)
LPDDR5 (128-bit interface)

Display

Screen Size
7.0 inch
7.9-8.0 inches
Screen Type
IPS Touchscreen
LCD
Resolution
1920 x 1080
TBA
Ppi
314.7 PPI
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Screen Lens

Controls

D Pad
Disc Lower placement
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3 Left: Upper placement Right: Lower placement
Face Buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2 Vertical Analog Triggers
Extra Buttons
M1/M2 buttons on back, Volume +-, Power/fingerprint, View, Menu, Command Center, Armoury Crate
Sensors

Hardware

Battery
40 Wh
TBA
Storage
Internal 512 GB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD, External MicroSD
Game cards + digital
Charge Port
USB-C Top facing
USB-C (two ports - top and bottom)
Dimensions
280 mm x 113 mm x 39 mm
Larger than original Switch
Weight
608 grams
TBA
Shell Material
Plastic
TBA

Connectivity

Connectivity
WiFi 6E, Bluetooth
TBA
Video Output
USB-C video out Top facing
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone Top facing
3.5mm headphone jack
Speaker
Dual Stereo Front facing
TBA

Features

Rumble
Volume Control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness Control
Menu
Power Control
Button

Gaming

Emulation Limit
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