In an apples-to-apples comparison with the same resolution and APU wattage, the ROG Ally is upwards of 50% faster than the Steam Deck. It's a powerhouse for gamers looking for top-tier performance on the go.
The Ally's strengths are perfect for games that need more power to run smoothly, but the Steam Deck is still a better value for those who want a balance between performance and affordability.
The ROG Ally feels a bit more powerful than the Steam Deck, and even has a beautiful 1080p screen to enjoy while gaming on the go. Xbox Game Pass is also available on both devices.
The Steam Deck's custom RDNA 2 iGPU is put to the test against the lesser ROG Ally's Z1 RDNA 3 iGPU in compute benchmarks to see how they stack up in terms of graphical performance.
The Asus ROG Ally touts a 1920x1080 resolution display, and it even comes with a 120Hz refresh rate, making things appear much smoother on the screen compared to the Steam Deck.
All three handhelds have 7-inch LCD displays. The AyaNeo 2S' display tops out at 60Hz like Steam Deck but it has a higher resolution of 1,920 x 1200.
Both the ROG Ally and the MSI Claw have better screens with 1080p resolution, versus the Steam Deck's 1280×800 screen (yes, even the new OLED model).
After a controversial week in the world of emulators, EmuDeck, the popular emulation installer for handheld PCs, has updated with more features for users.
Steam Deck vs Asus ROG Ally: Design. When portability is paramount, this is the ROG Ally's round. Asus' handheld is both smaller and lighter, making it easier to carry around for gaming on the go.
