Both the Asus ROG Ally X and the Zotac Zone launched in 2024 at $799, run Windows 11, and sit in the same high-end tier, handling emulation up to PlayStation 3. The core difference is the processor: the Ally X uses an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, a chip purpose-built for handheld gaming, while the Zone runs an AMD Ryzen 7 8840U, a standard mobile processor. Buyers choosing between them are essentially weighing Asus's established handheld ecosystem against Zotac's newer entry into the space.
| ROG Ally X | Zotac Zone | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $799 |
| Brand | Asus | Zotac |
| Released | 2024 / 07 | 2024 / 10 |
| Type | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Performance | ||
| Chip (SoC) | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | AMD Ryzen 7 8840U |
| CPU | AMD Zen 4 | AMD Zen 4 |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 780M | AMD Radeon 780M |
| RAM | 24 GB LPDDR5X (7500 MT/s) | 16 GB LPDDR5X (7500 MT/s) |
| Storage | Internal 1 TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD, External MicroSD | Internal 512 GB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSD |
| Cooling | Heatpipe Dual Fans Ventilation cutouts | Heatsink Fan Ventilation cutouts |
| Power tier | High-end | High-end |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 7.0 inch | 7.0 inch |
| Screen type | IPS Touchscreen | AMOLED Touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Pixel density | 314.7 PPI | 319.26 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Body & battery | ||
| Battery | 80 Wh | 48.5 Wh |
| Weight | 678 grams | — |
| Dimensions | 280.2 mm x 114 mm x 36.9 mm | 310 mm x 135 mm x 40 mm |
| Shell | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Black | Gray |
| Ports & connectivity | ||
| Wireless | WiFi 6E, Bluetooth | WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 |
| 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 & Bottom facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Top facing | 3.5mm Headphone Top facing |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Front facing | Dual Stereo Bottom facing |
| ROG Ally X | Zotac Zone | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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