Asus' ROG Xbox Ally X20 fixes nearly all my issues with the Xbox Ally X, but you probably shouldn't buy it
The OLED screen and design improvements are great — it's just that the Z2 Extreme is showing its age.
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 represents a significant improvement over its predecessor, the Xbox Ally X, addressing many of the key issues that plagued the original handheld. Sporting a 7.4-inch OLED display with a peak brightness of 1,400 nits, the X20 boasts a more vibrant and immersive visual experience than the LCD screen of its predecessor.
However, despite these enhancements, the X20's $1,300 price tag makes it a tough sell, especially when considering the availability of more powerful alternatives such as the Intel Arc G3 Extreme-powered MSI Claw 8 EX AI+. The X20's Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU, paired with AMD's XDNA NPU and Radeon Graphics, remain unchanged from the Ally X, while memory and storage configurations stay consistent at 24GB LPDDR5X and 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD.
The handheld's improved build, featuring a more ergonomic design with rubberized grips and a larger 0.4-inch screen, aims to alleviate the discomfort experienced by users of the Ally X. The introduction of TMR joysticks, a transforming D-pad, and a glowing Xbox button contribute to a more polished and visually appealing aesthetic.
While the X20's OLED screen offers a notable upgrade, the overall improvement over the Ally X may not be sufficient to justify the higher cost for some consumers.
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