Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 Review: I Loooove the Screen on This Windows Gaming Handheld
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 is a high-end Windows gaming handheld featuring an improved OLED display and strong performance. While the reviewer praises the hardware, they note the high price point and inconsistent software experience.
Why it matters
It highlights the current state of the portable PC gaming market, where hardware improvements are often offset by software limitations and premium pricing.
Table of Contents Design The Windows experience Performance Lori Grunin/CNET
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 8.3 $1,300 at Best Buy Pros & Cons Excellent HDR OLED display Excellent performance for its components on lightweight games Bumpers and buttons feel clicky and responsive, joysticks have good tension Substantial grips can be more comfortable than the typical design found on these devices Expensive Interface is still inconsistent and frustrating Doesn't include a case Performance doesn't match newer chips The updated version of the OG Microsoft-sanctioned Windows gaming handheld, the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X , hits a lot of high points for the category, combining the comfortable controls and layout of the original with a great new OLED display. But while I really like it, the ROG Xbox Ally X20 falls short of having it all — just like all the Windows handhelds.
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