ROG Ally Z1 Extreme vs Steam Deck

Name Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Valve Steam Deck
Image Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Valve Steam Deck
MSRP $649.99 $349
Released 2023 2022
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Operating system
Operating system & version Windows 11 Home SteamOS 3
Display specifications
Display type IPS LCD IPS LCD
Display size (inch) 7.0″ 7.0″
Resolution (pixels W×H) 1920×1080 1280×800
Refresh rate (max) 120 Hz 60 Hz
Variable refresh rate (VRR)? Yes, FreeSync Premium No
Brightness (max) 500 nits 400 nits
Brightness auto-adjust? ❌ ✔
Touchscreen ✔ ✔
Processing & performance hardware
CPU AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Custom AMD Zen 2
CPU speed (max) 5.1 GHz 3.5 GHz
CPU cores 8 4
GPU RDNA 3 RDNA 2
GPU speed (max) 2.7 GHz max 1.6 GHz max
GPU cores 12 cores 8 cores
RAM (options) 16 GB 16 GB
RAM speed 6400 MT/s 5500 MT/s
Storage space
Internal storage options (GB) 512 64 | 256 (+$50) | 512 (+$100)
Storage type NVMe SSD 64 GB: eMMC Others: NVMe SSD
Form factor (SSD) M.2 2230 M.2 2230
MicroSD card slot? Yes; UHS-II Yes; UHS-I
Other built-in hardware
Microphone? ✔ ✔ 2×
Speakers? ✔ 2× ✔ 2×
Haptics? (vibration motors) ✔ HD haptics ✔ HD haptics
Light sensor? ✔ ✔ Dual
Webcam? ❌ ❌
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.2 5.0
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 5
Cellular network ❌ ❌
Ports
USB-C (charging) port 1× USB-C 3.2 1× USB-C 3.2
USB-A port? ❌ ❌
Headphone jack? (3.5 mm AUX out) ✔ ✔
Video out? DisplayPort via USB-C DisplayPort via USB-C, 8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz
Other ports ROG XG Mobile Interface None
Battery
Charging speed (max) 65 W 45 W
Battery capacity 40 Wh 40 Wh
Hours of battery life (as specified) not specified 2-8 h
Buttons & controls
Thumbsticks? ✔ (offset) ✔ (parallel)
ABXY buttons? ✔ ✔
D-pad? ✔ ✔
Triggers? (LT & RT) ✔ ✔
Bumpers (LB & RB) ✔ ✔
View & menu button ✔ ✔
Gyro controls? ✔ ✔
Trackpad? ❌ ✔ 2× 3.25 cm
Programmable buttons? Yes, 2× (back) Yes, 4× (back): R4, R5, L4, L5
Volume up/down button? ❌ ✔
Fingerprint sensor? ✔ ❌
Built-in keyboard? ❌ ❌
Other buttons: Command Center button, Armoury Crate button Steam-button, Quick access
Physical specifications
Detachable controllers? ❌ ❌
Stand? Yes, included ❌
Lights? (RGB) Yes, RGB rings (thumbsticks) ❌
Size (cm H×W×D): 11.1×28.0×3.24 11.7×29.8×4.9
Size (inch H×W×D): 4.37×11.02×1.28 4.6×11.7×1.9
Weight (gram): 608 669
Weight (lbs): 1.34 1.47
Color options: White Black
More information
Accessories in the box 65W power adapter, tabletop stand Carrying case, 45W power supply (1.5m cable)
Model number 90NV0GY1-M00040, RC71L-ALLY.Z1X_512 1010
User guide / manual User manual Not available
Official site link: Asus.com Steampowered
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Key differences

The Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme costs $301 more ($649.99 vs $349), is newer (2023 vs 2022), has a higher refresh rate (120 Hz vs 60 Hz), has a brighter display (500 nits vs 400 nits), has more RAM (6400 MT vs 5500 MT), charges faster (65 W vs 45 W) and is lighter (608 g vs 669 g).

Only on the Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme: variable refresh rate (FreeSync Premium), fingerprint sensor, stand (included) and lights (RGB rings, thumbsticks).

Only on the Valve Steam Deck: brightness auto-adjust, trackpad (2× 3.25 cm) and volume up/down button.

Other differences: operating system & version (Windows 11 Home vs SteamOS 3), CPU (AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs Custom AMD Zen 2), Bluetooth (5.2 vs 5.0) and Wi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 5. Both have IPS LCD displays and 16 GB of RAM.

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