In general, Asus ROG Ally was released as a competitor to the Steam Deck. But that’s the difference between portable PCs.
Asus ROG Ally is a Windows device while Steam Deck is a Linux portable device. You can find the main features of the gadgets below.
Asus ROG Ally is more expensive than Steam Deck. But that makes perfect sense as Asus is more productive and has a better display.
One of the advantages of the Asus ROG Ally is its higher screen resolution and 120Hz refresh rate (Steam Deck has 60Hz). The ROG Ally is also better in terms of ergonomics: it’s more like a game controller in shape, and its buttons are larger and more convenient than the Steam Deck. Asus outperforms its rival in sensor performance as well as the display.
In terms of performance, everything is clear. Naturally, Asus ROG Ally shows itself faster in games. Therefore, it costs more.
You can also make a gamepad on the Steam Deck by putting Windows on it. Asus ROG Ally has no such problem.
The server continued to list the disadvantages of Asus ROG Ally compared to Steam Deck. The first is problems with launching non-Steam games. And that’s because Asus runs on Windows.
You also need to create different accounts. One is Asus account, another is Windows account and third is Steam account.
Due to the Windows operating system, sleep mode also works crookedly (i.e. it is enabled or not) on the Asus ROG Ally. On Steam Deck, this mod is unlocked after pressing a certain button, albeit longer than on Asus.
Also, compiling shaders happens again in Asus ROG Ally if you have received an update for the game. Also Ratchet Clank never started on this device and ran smoothly on Steam Deck.
At the same time, due to the higher resolution, Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher will be more enjoyable to play on Asus ROG Ally.
Another issue with the Asus ROG Ally is that it gets very hot (up to 95 degrees Celsius) when playing at maximum settings (plugged in). Therefore, the SD card may be burned.
At maximum performance, both devices sound roughly the same. However, the fan sound of the Asus ROG Ally is sometimes accompanied by a whistle. And not even at full capacity.
Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally discharged at about the same speed at the same settings.
Another oddity is that when you run The Witcher on the Asus ROG Ally at minimum settings (10 watts of power consumption), the sound cuts out.
Asus ROG Ally is suitable for those who need higher performance and support for games running on Windows. True, there will be more “mayhem” on this portable system than on the Steam Deck. Because the games may not run at all or you will have to change the settings to run them.
Source: Ferra
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