Both the AYANEO Air 1S and the ROG Ally X are high-end Windows 11 handhelds built around AMD silicon, capable of emulating up to PlayStation 3. The Air 1S launched in July 2023 with a Ryzen 7 7840U and carries a wider price range of $799–$1259 depending on configuration, while the Ally X arrived in July 2024 powered by the Ryzen Z1 Extreme at a flat $799. Buyers who want a single set price and a newer platform lean toward the Ally X; those after configuration flexibility may prefer the Air 1S.
| AYANEO Air 1S | ROG Ally X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799–$1259 | $799 |
| Brand | AYANEO | Asus |
| Released | 2023 / 07 | 2024 / 07 |
| Type | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| OS | Windows 11 / SteamOS | Windows 11 |
| Performance | ||
| Chip (SoC) | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
| CPU | AMD Zen 4 | AMD Zen 4 |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 780M | AMD Radeon 780M |
| RAM | 16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5x (7500 MT/s) | 24 GB LPDDR5X (7500 MT/s) |
| Storage | External MicroSD, Internal Replaceable M.2 2280 SSD (512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB) | Internal 1 TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD, External MicroSD |
| Cooling | Heatsink Fan Ventilation cutouts | Heatpipe Dual Fans Ventilation cutouts |
| Power tier | High-end | High-end |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 5.5 inch | 7.0 inch |
| Screen type | OLED Touchscreen | IPS Touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Pixel density | 404 PPI | 314.7 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Body & battery | ||
| Battery | Thin: 28 Wh (7350 mAh) Standard: 38 Wh (10050 mAh) | 80 Wh |
| Weight | 450 grams | 678 grams |
| Dimensions | 224 mm x 89.5 mm x 18 mm (Thin) | 280.2 mm x 114 mm x 36.9 mm |
| Shell | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Aurora White, Polar Black, Retro Power, Retro Limited | Black |
| Ports & connectivity | ||
| Wireless | WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C OTG | WiFi 6E, Bluetooth |
| Video out | USB-C video out Bottom facing | USB-C video out Top facing |
| Charging port | USB-C x2 Top & Bottom facing | USB-C x2 Top facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing | 3.5mm Headphone Top facing |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Bottom facing | Dual Stereo Front facing |
| AYANEO Air 1S | ROG Ally X | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Boy / Color | A | A |
| NES | A | A |
| Genesis / Mega Drive | A | A |
| Game Boy Advance | A | A |
| SNES | A | A |
| PlayStation 1 | A | A |
| Nintendo DS | A | A |
| Nintendo 64 | A | A |
| Dreamcast | A | A |
| PSP | A | A |
| Sega Saturn | A | A |
| GameCube | A | A |
| Nintendo 3DS | A | A |
| Nintendo Wii | A | A |
| PlayStation 2 | A | A |
| Switch | A | A |
| Wii U | A | A |
| PlayStation 3 | A | A |
Both are closely matched — pick on form factor and price.
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