ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
Asus · Released June 13, 2023

ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

The original ROG Ally packs a fast 120Hz 1080p screen into a light handheld, but battery life is short.

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8.1/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the original ROG Ally at a discount if you want a light Windows handheld with a crisp 1080p 120Hz screen: reviewers praised its design, comfort, front-facing speakers and performance that beat the Steam Deck. Skip it if you play away from a charger, because battery tops out around two hours in many games, and the ROG Ally X fixes that. Windows 11 can be finicky, and the sticks and back buttons feel less polished.

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Key specs
Storage
512
Display
7" (178 mm)
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Specs that matter

Body
Weight
1.34 lb (608 g)
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Weight1.34 lb (608 g)
29 attributes · See all specifications
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the original ROG Ally at a discount if you want a light Windows handheld with a crisp 1080p 120Hz screen: reviewers praised its design, comfort, front-facing speakers and performance that beat the Steam Deck. Skip it if you play away from a charger, because battery tops out around two hours in many games, and the ROG Ally X fixes that. Windows 11 can be finicky, and the sticks and back buttons feel less polished.

Best for

Windows handheld gaming

Not for

Long-session travelers, and anyone who dislikes Windows on small screens.

Main strengthCrisp 1080p 120Hz screen
Main weaknessShort battery life in games
Reasons to buy
Crisp 1080p 120Hz screen
Light, comfortable design
Strong speakers
Faster than the Steam Deck
Reasons to avoid
Short battery life in games
Finicky Windows controls
Less polished sticks and buttons
Measured view8.1/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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8.18.5
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Product data

Full specifications

29 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Screen size
7″
Touchscreen
1
Display Panel Type
IPS LCD
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Hdr Support
0
Max Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Max Resolution
USB-C DisplayPort external
Gpu Name
AMD RDNA 3
Cpu Cores
8
Cpu Name
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Battery Capacity Wh
40 mAh
Wifi Version
Wi-Fi 6E
Ray Tracing Support
1
Expandable Storage
1 GB
Storage Type
PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
Ram Type
LPDDR5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Storage
512 GB
RAM
16 GB
Subcategory
handheld_pc
Short Name
ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.2
Release Date
June 13, 2023
Depth
21.2
Width
280
Height
111
Ekit Post Views Count
1
Ethernet
0
Launch Price Usd
699
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