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Best Buy has ASUS ROG Ally Gaming Handheld (RC71L-ALLY.Z1_512) on sale for $399.99. Shipping is free.

Best Buy also has ASUS ROG Ally Gaming Handheld (RC71L-ALLY.Z1_512, Open-Box Excellent) on sale for $339.99. Shipping is free.

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About this Product:
  • Access any game that runs on Windows across all game platforms, including Steam, GOG, Xbox Game Pass, cloud gaming services, Android apps and more. Play anywhere, anytime, using handheld mode or by connecting the Ally to a TV and linking multiple controllers to play with friends. The Ally even transforms into a gaming PC by connecting to ROG XG mobile eGPU and dock - supporting mouse, keyboard, monitor, and more peripherals.
Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen Z1 6-core, 12 threads (3.2GHz Base / 4.9GHz Boost) Processor
  • 7" (1920 x 1080) FHD 120Hz 7ms 500nits Display
  • 16GB LPDDR5 RAM
  • 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive
  • Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Built-in Fingerprint Sensor
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
    • 1x ROG XG Mobile Interface and USB Type-C combo port (with USB 3.2 Gen2, support DisplayPort 1.4)
    • 1x UHS-II microSD card reader

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Best Buy [bestbuy.com] has 512GB ASUS ROG Ally 7" AMD Ryzen Z1 120Hz FHD 1080p Gaming Handheld on sale for $399.99. Shipping is Free.

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Model: ASUS ROG Ally 7" 120Hz FHD 1080p Gaming Handheld - AMD Z1 Processor - 512GB - White

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Last Edited by eyeoncomputers January 9, 2024 at 05:36 AM
Specifications:
CPU: AMD Ryzen™ Z1 Processor ("Zen4" architecture with 4nm process, 6-core /12-threads, 22MB total cache, up to 4.90 Ghz boost)
GPU: AMD Radeon™ 740M Graphics (AMD RDNA™ 3, 4 CUs, up to 2.5 GHz, up to 2.8 Teraflops)
RAM: 16GB LPDDR5 on board (6400MT/s dual channel)
Storage: 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD (2230)
Network: Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.2
Battery: 40WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Display:
- 7-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 IPS-level glossy display
- sRGB: 100%
- Adobe: 75.35%
- Gorilla® Glass DXC
- Gorilla® Glass Victus™
- Touch Screen (10-point multi-touch)
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz
- Response Time: 7ms
- Brightness: 500nits
- FreeSync Premium
I/O Ports:
- 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
- 1x ROG XG Mobile Interface and USB Type-C combo port (with USB 3.2 Gen2, support DisplayPort™ 1.4)
- 1x UHS-II microSD card reader (supports SD, SDXC and SDHC)

Link to Asus Product Page:
https://shop.asus.com/us/rog/90nv...oduct+Page

What is the difference between the Ryzen Z1 vs Ryzen Z1 Extreme?
- Z1 (non-Extreme) is a Ryzen 5 (12 core) and has integrated Radeon 740M (256 shading units)
- Z1 Extreme is Ryzen 7 (16 core) and has integrated Radeon 780M (768 shading units)

What are the gaming performance differences?
- the performance for general usage, 2D gaming, and light 3D games is not noticeable
- heavy 3D games will be significant since the 780M is up to 3 times faster than the 740M depending on the game being played

Link for comparison for Radeon 780M and 740M:
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Rad...598.0.html

How does this perform against the Steam Deck?
- This falls a bit short of matching the Steam Deck in terms of gaming performance.
- This chart will help you visualize it: https://www.digitaltrends.com/wp-...m-deck.jpg
- This ROG Ally (Z1 non-Extreme) review does a good job breaking it down: https://www.digitaltrends.com/gam...z1-review/

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This version is underpowered. So much so that it's price is diving.
Based on previous SD posts, almost everyone says to go for the extreme processor. It is worth the price and can handle majority of the games out currently.
Only if you're looking at it strictly from a hardware standpoint while ignoring the intended use of the device. This is like comparing a stationary exercise bike to a regular road bicycle.

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is this a better deal than the Steam Deck?
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is this a better deal than the Steam Deck?
This version is underpowered. So much so that it's price is diving.
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Based on previous SD posts, almost everyone says to go for the extreme processor. It is worth the price and can handle majority of the games out currently.
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01-08-2024 at 11:03 AM.
01-08-2024 at 11:03 AM.
Yeah. The price on this model drops hard because it's a weaker processor than even the Steam Deck. It's better to buy the lowest end Steam Deck Model and upgrade it with a better NVME drive. With that said, it's better to buy the higher end ROG Ally (on sale) than buy the high end Steam Deck model.
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It is really hard to think of these decks as a good deal when an Xbox is $350.
Only if you're looking at it strictly from a hardware standpoint while ignoring the intended use of the device. This is like comparing a stationary exercise bike to a regular road bicycle.
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Quote from m0rality :
It is really hard to think of these decks as a good deal when an Xbox is $350.
Kinda hard to take the Xbox on a train or flight.
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Good for 17hr flights? I am dreading it.
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01-08-2024 at 12:12 PM.
01-08-2024 at 12:12 PM.
Hey, if your looking at mini computers, this is an alternative at this price point.
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Kinda hard to take the Xbox on a train or flight.
don't forget your portable monitor
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