After debating on the Ally X, I opted to buy my first Rog Ally (Z1E) with 2TB for $480...the same week the Ally X dropped. The Z1E works very well and suits my needs. I think I'd have had some buyers remorse dropping $800 on the X. Unrelated, but I'll never forget you helping me get both a series X and PS5 during COVID. What a wild time that was....
that’s actually a good deal! And I hear you regretting if you ever did get an X. Got my first PC handheld experience on the OG deck, was not worried one bit when Ally first dropped to the masses. not until I saw reviews on the X. I wanted to game on Destiny 2 and others so bad but did not want to dual boot the Deck. that’s when I saw how well bazzite runs on the X and man I went crazy! Ally X/4tb was friggin expensive but is well worth it. I’ll be taking it easy after this purchase 😅
@@rocknflip66 100% understandable! I initially wanted a deck as my first handheld but I'm a gamepass user and I also didn't want to tinker with it after the fact. As long as you are happy with your purchase, rock on!
Nice comparison! Thanks for sharing the speaker issue. I went to my local store and can confirm that the speakers are worse on the Ally X. The difference is huge
Where I live the SD OLED 51GB costs the same as ROG Ally X. In dollar value they are $1000+. So the choice was SD OLED 512Gb or the X and I got the X. Windows REALLY SUCKS in a handheld, but with SteamOS coming it will be ok.
The Ally X seems sweet and i am aware of the better battery and more ram,but i went with the Z1 Extreme ROG Ally because i found it on sale for 370$ brand new. Really excited to try it out when it arrives
Really depends on what you value the most. Do you want more power, freedom with a 1080p lcd display or a convenient, streamlined, but weaker gaming experience on a brighter 800p OLED display?
I say it would be a waste of money upgrading from the Ally to the LAX I mean just for a little bit of RAM and a little bit of battery same screen same processor nothing else changed That's why I'm waiting for like something upgraded from it like a bigger screen and stuff and I'm waiting for Lenovo to drop something new hopefully these guys drop something new cuz I don't like buying no onexplayer zotac zone Ayaneo or whatever from Asia because those devices are wayyy too expensive for a handheld PC it's ridiculous The highest I want to go will be like $900 that's or $800 other than that I'm good for that I'll get it build my own PC type of situation going for anything higher than those prices
Absolutely it is if you want the best of the best get the X. But the ally doesn't fall THAT much short imo to justify the significant price difference if found on sale which it was just $500 brand new. Especially if the plan is to get the Ally successor in a year.
There more new protable pc it to much but it was the rog ally it looking nice I no sure gonna buy or no I wanted to waiting to Xpg nia, zotac, legion go or rog ally 2 maybe coming soon in next year
I don’t think anyone like windows it’s a monopoly and we don’t have any other options that are worth using without us being limited to the games we play.
@@paulwilliams2024 Sure not been my experience and I have first hand experience I have an Ally X and my Daughter has a Steam deck . Do you have first hand experience with both ?
Ally X is still a pc and behaves like a pc when you connect it to a monitor or tv. A mouse and keyboard is just required. Imma return mine. I tried it but it’s not for me. Rather wait for a Xbox portable system or Nintendo Switch 2.
Kinda what I'm looking for. A mini pc. I don't know, though, even though if I did, I'd probably get a Legion Go. It would be an interesting upgrade from my Surface Pro.
Complaining about the price is so cringe it literally can play any game . Can play any any game you could on Xbox and PlayStation for the same price of a ps 5 pro .
Not really when you do it as a comparison with the original... Rog Ally is good... but is the X worth upgrading from the original ally hence the price comparison as well...
Awesome video Cam. Ally X $800 vs Ally at MSRP $700 is worth the extra $100 but like you print in the comments Ally is on sale x $500 with a free case. So at $300 difference you should buy the Ally over the Ally X unless you have a lot of money to burn for a 5 to 10% improvement in FPS. @AlexGamingDeals.
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After debating on the Ally X, I opted to buy my first Rog Ally (Z1E) with 2TB for $480...the same week the Ally X dropped. The Z1E works very well and suits my needs. I think I'd have had some buyers remorse dropping $800 on the X. Unrelated, but I'll never forget you helping me get both a series X and PS5 during COVID. What a wild time that was....
Isn't getting a 2 TB SSD and the original Ally leagues more expensive than the Ally X?
@@CJTheTokay My Ally was pre-owned, 2TB SSD already installed.
Haha it was crazy man. Idk if I’d do it again if I could do it all over if I knew how crazy it would be. I appreciate you checking out my content tho!
that’s actually a good deal! And I hear you regretting if you ever did get an X. Got my first PC handheld experience on the OG deck, was not worried one bit when Ally first dropped to the masses. not until I saw reviews on the X. I wanted to game on Destiny 2 and others so bad but did not want to dual boot the Deck. that’s when I saw how well bazzite runs on the X and man I went crazy! Ally X/4tb was friggin expensive but is well worth it. I’ll be taking it easy after this purchase 😅
@@rocknflip66 100% understandable! I initially wanted a deck as my first handheld but I'm a gamepass user and I also didn't want to tinker with it after the fact. As long as you are happy with your purchase, rock on!
It’s worth every penny if you have the money.
Yep
Nice comparison! Thanks for sharing the speaker issue. I went to my local store and can confirm that the speakers are worse on the Ally X. The difference is huge
It’s actually so weird they’d downgrade them
I'm dying to get one of these portable PCs, and these both look cool despite their issues. Great review!
Appreciate you Joey!
Managed to get the original ROG ally on sale for 379. I'm on a budget. So this works for me. Not a hardcore gamer either.
The OG is actually really solid for the price!
Another great video for people who have no idea what's what
It's sooo nice. Still debating 😅. Nice breakdown. This is helpful for when I do decide to make moves toward one.
Where I live the SD OLED 51GB costs the same as ROG Ally X. In dollar value they are $1000+. So the choice was SD OLED 512Gb or the X and I got the X. Windows REALLY SUCKS in a handheld, but with SteamOS coming it will be ok.
Really is a blessing that steam OS will be an option for everyone soon
The Ally X seems sweet and i am aware of the better battery and more ram,but i went with the Z1 Extreme ROG Ally because i found it on sale for 370$ brand new. Really excited to try it out when it arrives
This was really informative thank you for this video!!!
i love mine and with onexgpu i replaced my 2070 laptop and plays anything 1440p ultra/high
U can literally buy a used one at Best Buy right now for 681
Interesting review but still I refuse to ever consider getting a windows handheld until they optimize it and stop installing spyware.
Love my Ally!!
It’s a great little device!
a sticking with rog ally 1 i got dec 2023 and keep at list to 4 to 5 year mark
Both seem pretty cool :0
Both are good depends on what you want/need!
I have gone through 5 rog ally x
Each one had issues with L2 or R2
It's def worth the money, just wait till blk friday for a better deal.
Good things come to those who wait 🫡
@@KillerCam1020 💯
Ally x or steam deck oled?
Really depends on what you value the most. Do you want more power, freedom with a 1080p lcd display or a convenient, streamlined, but weaker gaming experience on a brighter 800p OLED display?
Answered your question in a video: Steam Deck OLED vs ROG Ally X Review: Did I Make The Right Choice?
ua-cam.com/video/0C2yCME_Epw/v-deo.html
I say it would be a waste of money upgrading from the Ally to the LAX I mean just for a little bit of RAM and a little bit of battery same screen same processor nothing else changed That's why I'm waiting for like something upgraded from it like a bigger screen and stuff and I'm waiting for Lenovo to drop something new hopefully these guys drop something new cuz I don't like buying no onexplayer zotac zone Ayaneo or whatever from Asia because those devices are wayyy too expensive for a handheld PC it's ridiculous The highest I want to go will be like $900 that's or $800 other than that I'm good for that I'll get it build my own PC type of situation going for anything higher than those prices
It’s literally a no brainer get the x it’s better in every way and has way more longevity.
Absolutely it is if you want the best of the best get the X. But the ally doesn't fall THAT much short imo to justify the significant price difference if found on sale which it was just $500 brand new. Especially if the plan is to get the Ally successor in a year.
There more new protable pc it to much but it was the rog ally it looking nice I no sure gonna buy or no I wanted to waiting to Xpg nia, zotac, legion go or rog ally 2 maybe coming soon in next year
There’s more than just that coming 🤫🤐
I don’t think anyone like windows it’s a monopoly and we don’t have any other options that are worth using without us being limited to the games we play.
If you have the cash its worth it.
Not worth it IMO have one and the OG Steam Deck Runs games smoother and at higher FPS
Steam Deck is so much better optimized.
Stop lying the ally runs games at better frame frames then the deck ever could
@@paulwilliams2024
Sure not been my experience and I have first hand experience I have an Ally X and my Daughter has a Steam deck .
Do you have first hand experience with both ?
@@henrytoler5023 yes I have both devices
the issue is windowsOS, now that you can install SteamOS on the Ally there is not even comparison, the hardware in the Ally is better in everything
@@henrytoler5023 you’re lying the ally in turbo mode is literally more powerful then the deck could ever dream of
Ally X is still a pc and behaves like a pc when you connect it to a monitor or tv. A mouse and keyboard is just required. Imma return mine. I tried it but it’s not for me. Rather wait for a Xbox portable system or Nintendo Switch 2.
You might be more interested in a Steam Deck by the sound of what you are describing
@@KillerCam1020 I have one. It also has its buggy moments but more optimized than the ally X
Kinda what I'm looking for. A mini pc. I don't know, though, even though if I did, I'd probably get a Legion Go. It would be an interesting upgrade from my Surface Pro.
Complaining about the price is so cringe it literally can play any game . Can play any any game you could on Xbox and PlayStation for the same price of a ps 5 pro .
Not really when you do it as a comparison with the original...
Rog Ally is good... but is the X worth upgrading from the original ally hence the price comparison as well...
Buy a second hand Ally Z1E for $250. Z1EX should be treated like an EX, avoided and shunned.
ebay?
@@J0kerHecz local marketplaces. OfferUp, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist etc...
Awesome video Cam. Ally X $800 vs Ally at MSRP $700 is worth the extra $100 but like you print in the comments Ally is on sale x $500 with a free case. So at $300 difference you should buy the Ally over the Ally X unless you have a lot of money to burn for a 5 to 10% improvement in FPS. @AlexGamingDeals.
$300 for the ram and big boy battery could be worth it for someone tbh! Just not me at least not rn lol
@@KillerCam1020rog rally X or steamdeck oled?