ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme – Handheld Console

Description:
The ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme is a highperformance Windows 11 handheld gaming PC designed for onthego gaming. Powered by the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen4, 8 cores /16 threads, up to 5.10GHz boost) and RDNA3 graphics (12 compute units up to 2.7GHz, ~8.6TFLOPS), it delivers desktoplevel gaming in a compact, portable form. Featuring a crisp 7inch FHD 120Hz IPS touchscreen with 500nits brightness and Gorilla Glass protection, its ideal for gamers who want full PC flexibility in a handheld. With seamless access to Steam, Epic, Xbox Game Pass (3 months included in eligible regions), and more, this device suits power users and enthusiasts seeking serious performance beyond typical portable consoles.

Key Features:

• Processor & Graphics: AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (8core/16thread, up to 5.10GHz) with RDNA3 GPU (12 CUs, up to 2.7GHz, ~8.6TFLOPS)

• Memory & Storage: 16GB LPDDR56400 onboard; 512GB PCIe4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2230) with microSD (UHSII) slot for expansion

• Display: 7 Full HD (1920 1080) IPS touchscreen, 120Hz refresh rate, 7ms response, 500nits brightness, 100% sRGB, FreeSync Premium, Gorilla Glass DXC/Victus

• Audio & Microphone: Dual speakers with Smart Amplifier, Dolby Atmos certified, AI noisecanceling array mic, HiRes audio certified

• Controls & Sensors: Full gamepad layout (A/B/X/Y, Dpad, halleffect triggers, bumpers), dual assignable grip buttons, two capacitive thumbsticks, Armoury Crate and Command Center buttons, HD haptics, 6axis gyro

• Connectivity: 3.5mm audio jack, USBC with DisplayPort 1.4 & USB 3.2 Gen2, ROG XG Mobile interface (GPU dock ready), WiFi6E (802.11ax) 22, Bluetooth5.2

• Battery & Charging: 40Wh internal battery; 65W USBC PD charger included; full charge in ~90minutes

• Physical: Approx. 608g weight; dimensions ~2811.12.123.24cm; elegant aluminium chassis with RGB rings on joysticks

• Security: Builtin fingerprint sensor with power button, Microsoft Pluton security processor; Aura Sync RGB support; 3month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate included in eligible markets

Performance & Comfort:
Gaming anywhere with desktopclass power is the core concept. The Z1 Extreme handles demanding titles smoothlybut at the cost of battery life. Under Turbo mode, expect around 4560minutes gaming on high settings. In balanced Performance mode, rough benchmarks show ~1hour 50minutes in Cyberpunk2077 and ~4hours in less demanding games like Gunfire Reborn (in Silent mode). Light titles or streaming can stretch battery to 34 hours with low brightness and conservative power limits (~10W)

Based on realworld user reports, heavy AAA gaming typically yields 12 hours unplugged, even in silent mode, while visualnovel or emulated retro gameplay can reach closer to 34 hours if optimized settings are used
Armoury Crate software enables granular power controlwith options down to ~7Wto finetune battery versus performance. However, many buyers rely on a power bank or remain plugged in for extended gaming sessions

Comfort-wise, at around 608g and featuring fullsize controls, the unit is solid though not as ergonomic as newer models (like the Xbox Ally). Some users report hand fatigue over long session