![]() ![]() There is a catch to this, which we’ll get to in the performance section, but with or without upscaling the Deck comes visibly closer to monitor-grade clarity. The ROG Ally’s 1080p display also grants it superior sharpness, and thus finer detail reproduction, than the 800p Steam Deck. ![]() With the Deck, you only get anti-glare on the most expensive 512GB model. That brightness is also enough, in combination with the ROG Ally’s anti-glare treatment, to see off direct sunlight even with a glossy glass finish. That is in fact higher than the ROG Ally’s peak of 501cd/m2, but as Asus’ screen can reproduce a far wider range of colours (93.6% of the sRGB gamut, compared to the Steam Deck’s 63.7%), it ultimately looks a lot more vivid. It’s worth noting that although the Deck’s "typical" brightness is 400cd/m2, I’ve recorded it peaking as high as 596cd/m2. No such buts where the screens are concerned – the ROG Ally’s is better in almost every way. The ROG Ally is still the more portable of these portable PCs, but ultimately the Steam Deck’s comforts make it easier to use day to day. I also personally prefer the higher-up position of the Steam Deck’s right thumbstick on the ROG Ally, it’s low enough that I need to angle my hand away from the sculpted grips to get enough purchase on it. The most important of these – or at least, the ones I missed most on the Ally – are its two trackpads, which provide finer control than thumbsticks for both navigating the OS and playing games. The Steam Deck’s extra bulk is also largely accounted for by its own features. However, other than fingerprint unlocking, these aren’t as useful as they sound: to actually make full use of Wi-Fi 6E will probably require you upgrade to a newer router, and the external GPU connector is specifically for the ROG XG, not any enclosure of your choosing. The ROG Ally also throws in some bonus treats, like a fingerprint sensor in the power button for quick unlocking, as well as faster Wi-Fi and an external GPU connector. Xbox-style controls with 4x rear buttons and 2x trackpadsĢx front-facing, Dolby Atmos certification Its default cooling profile, Performance, doesn’t make anything like the whirring noise of the Steam Deck and its single fan. The ROG Ally feels solid and secure, like a high-end laptop, but unlike most gaming notebooks is nicely quiet as well. Asus’ handheld is both smaller and lighter than the Steam Deck, and build quality hasn’t suffered for it. ![]() When portability is paramount, this is the ROG Ally’s round. Steam Deck vs Asus ROG Ally: Price and value.Steam Deck vs Asus ROG Ally: OS and software.Steam Deck vs Asus ROG Ally: Battery life.Steam Deck vs Asus ROG Ally: Performance.Or, for a full overview of how the Steam Deck and ROG Ally square up, simply read on. If you like, you can click on these shortcuts to jump to a specific point of comparison. ![]()
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