Both the AYANEO Flip 1S DS and the Asus ROG Ally X run Windows 11 on high-end AMD silicon, top out at PlayStation 3 emulation, and start at $799, so the choice comes down to form factor and chip. The Flip 1S DS uses a clamshell design with the newer Ryzen AI 9 HX370 and scales up to $1,759 depending on configuration, suiting buyers who want a protected screen and more processing headroom. The ROG Ally X is a conventional horizontal bar at a fixed $799, better suited to those who prefer a traditional handheld feel without the premium.
| Flip 1S DS | ROG Ally X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799–$1759 | $799 |
| Brand | AYANEO | Asus |
| Released | 2025 / 09 | 2024 / 07 |
| Type | Clamshell | Horizontal |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Performance | ||
| Chip (SoC) | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370 | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
| CPU | AMD Zen 5 | AMD Zen 4 |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 890M | AMD Radeon 780M |
| RAM | 16 / 32 / 64 GB LPDDR5X (7500 MT/s) | 24 GB LPDDR5X (7500 MT/s) |
| Storage | Internal 1 TB / 2 TB M.2 2230 SSD, External MicroSD | Internal 1 TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD, External MicroSD |
| Cooling | Vapor Chamber Fan Ventilation cutouts | Heatpipe Dual Fans Ventilation cutouts |
| Power tier | High-end | High-end |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 7.0 inch, | 7.0 inch |
| Screen type | OLED Touchscreen, IPS Touchscreen | IPS Touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080, | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz (Top), | 120 Hz |
| Pixel density | 314.7 PPI, | 314.7 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, | 16:9 |
| Body & battery | ||
| Battery | 45 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Weight | 655 grams | 678 grams |
| Dimensions | 180 mm x 102 mm x 29.3 - 35.7 mm | 280.2 mm x 114 mm x 36.9 mm |
| Shell | Metal (Aluminum) | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Indigo, Gray | Black |
| Ports & connectivity | ||
| Wireless | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 | WiFi 6E, Bluetooth |
| Video out | USB-C video out Top facing | USB-C video out Top facing |
| Charging port | USB-C x2 Top 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 |
| Flip 1S DS | 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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