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Valve
Steam Deck OLED
- Stunning 7.4" OLED display
- Entire Steam library accessible
- Great value at the price
ASUS
ASUS ROG Ally X
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Our Verdict
The best Windows handheld for PC gamers. Access to your full Steam/Epic/Game Pass library in a handheld is incredible. The bigger battery fixes the original's biggest flaw. Windows is still clunky on a handheld.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Full PC game library (Steam, Epic, Game Pass)
- 80Wh battery — much better than original
- 24GB RAM handles modern games
- 1080p 120Hz display
- Excellent ergonomics
Cons
- Windows is not great on handhelds
- Fan noise under heavy load
- Expensive for a handheld
- Battery still only 2-3h for AAA games
Specifications
Processor AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (8-core Zen 4)
Graphics AMD RDNA 3 (integrated, 8.6 TFLOPS)
RAM 24 GB LPDDR5x-7500
Storage 1 TB SSD PCIe 4.0
Display 7" IPS, 1920x1080, 120Hz, 500 nits
Battery 80 Wh, 2-3h AAA gaming
Weight 678 g
Operating System Windows 11
Where to Buy
Amazon.co.uk
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Compare With
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Lenovo
Lenovo Legion Go 2
- Largest handheld screen (8.8" 2K)
- SteamOS — much better than Windows for handhelds
- Detachable controllers
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
- Full backward compatibility with Switch games
- DLSS upscaling for 4K docked
- Bigger 8-inch screen
Frequently Asked Questions
ROG Ally X vs Steam Deck OLED?
The Ally X is more powerful and runs Windows games natively. The Steam Deck has a better OLED display, longer battery, and SteamOS is better optimized for handheld use.
Can it run AAA games?
Yes, at 1080p with medium-to-low settings. Games like Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, and Starfield run at 30-40 fps with FSR enabled.
Is Windows really that bad on a handheld?
It works but requires patience. On-screen keyboard, small UI elements, and occasional desktop popups are annoying. ASUS's Armoury Crate app helps.