ASUS ROG Ally X vs Nintendo Switch 2 Comparison

Compare ASUS ROG Ally X 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
2024 / 03
2025

System

Soc
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Nvidia Tegra T239 (Drake)
Cpu
AMD Zen 4
ARM Cortex-A78C
Cpu Cores
8 Cores
8
Cpu 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 LPDDR5X (7500 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
315 PPI
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Screen Lens

Controls

D Pad
Cross Lower placement
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3 Hall Left: Upper placement Right: Lower placement
Face Buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2 Hall Effect Triggers
Extra Buttons
View, Menu, Command Center, Volume +-, 2 Macro buttons
Sensors

Hardware

Battery
40 Wh
TBA
Storage
512 GB / 1 TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 2230 SSD, External MicroSD
Game cards + digital
Charge Port
USB-C Bottom facing
USB-C (two ports - top and bottom)
Dimensions
280 mm x 111 mm x 21.2 mm
Larger than original Switch
Weight
608 grams
TBA
Shell Material
Plastic
TBA

Connectivity

Connectivity
WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
TBA
Video Output
USB-C video out
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
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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