ASUS ROG Ally vs ASUS VivoBook Pro 15
The Verdict
These laptops serve fundamentally different purposes, making direct comparison challenging. The ASUS ROG Ally is a portable gaming handheld with a 7-inch IPS LCD display, AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, and 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, weighing just 608g for on-the-go gaming. Battery life ranges from 1.5 to 7 hours depending on game intensity, with a 40Wh capacity. The ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 is a traditional 15.6-inch laptop featuring a superior OLED display (2880 x 1620 resolution, 600 nits brightness), Intel Core i9-13900H processor with 14 cores, and 16GB DDR5 RAM. It offers up to 7 hours battery life with a larger 70Wh capacity, plus better connectivity including dual USB-A, Thunderbolt 3, and HDMI. Choose the ROG Ally if you prioritize portable gaming and travel; it's exceptional for emulation and indie titles but struggles with AAA games at high settings. Select the VivoBook Pro 15 for creative work, productivity, and everyday computing, where its superior display quality, processing power for content creation, and expanded port selection shine. The VivoBook Pro 15 justifies its $400 premium for traditional laptop users; the ROG Ally excels at a specific niche.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS ROG Ally if…
- →Ryzen Z1 Extreme with RDNA 3 GPU outperforms Steam Deck in raw power
- →Full 1080p IPS display at 120Hz for sharper and smoother gaming
- →Windows 11 gives access to all PC game stores and launchers
Buy the ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 if…
- →2.8K 120Hz OLED display at $1,099 is outstanding value
- →i9-13900H delivers strong multi-core performance for content creation
- →NVIDIA RTX 4050 for light gaming and GPU-accelerated workflows
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Ally
Pros
- Ryzen Z1 Extreme with RDNA 3 GPU outperforms Steam Deck in raw power
- Full 1080p IPS display at 120Hz for sharper and smoother gaming
- Windows 11 gives access to all PC game stores and launchers
- Lighter at 608 g compared to the Steam Deck
- MicroSD expansion for extra game storage
Cons
- 40 Wh battery provides very poor endurance — as low as 1.5 hours
- Windows 11 is not optimized for handheld — requires workarounds
- Only one USB-C port limits simultaneous charging and peripherals
- No OLED — IPS LCD has weaker contrast and no true blacks
- Fan noise is loud under heavy gaming loads
ASUS VivoBook Pro 15
Pros
- 2.8K 120Hz OLED display at $1,099 is outstanding value
- i9-13900H delivers strong multi-core performance for content creation
- NVIDIA RTX 4050 for light gaming and GPU-accelerated workflows
- Full-size HDMI and SD card reader ports
- Upgradeable M.2 SSD slot for storage expansion
Cons
- Battery life drops to 5 hours under typical productivity use
- Plastic bottom panel reduces overall build quality feel
- 16 GB soldered RAM with no upgrade path
- Keyboard has shallow 1.4 mm key travel
- Webcam is 720p — disappointing for video calls
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Ally | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 608 g | 3.97 lbs (1.8 kg) |
| Material | Plastic chassis | Aluminum and plastic |
| Dimensions | 280.0 x 111.4 x 32.4 mm | 14.06 x 9.21 x 0.74 inches |
| Ports | ||
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| HDMI | — | |
| USB-A ports | — | 2 |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | — | 1 |
| Memory | ||
| Storage options | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 1.5-7 hours (game dependent) | Up to 7 hours |
| Capacity | 40 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1620 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 600 |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 8-core CPU, RDNA 3 (12 CUs) integrated GPU | 14 cores (6P + 8E) |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8-core / 16-thread, up to 5.1 GHz) | Intel Core i9-13900H (13th Gen) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | — | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | — | |
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