ASUS ROG Ally vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
The Verdict
ASUS ROG Ally targets portable gaming with its 7-inch display, AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, and 120Hz IPS LCD delivering strong 1080p performance for handheld play. Battery life ranges from 1.5-7 hours depending on workload, limiting longer sessions without charging. Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 serves productivity users with a 15.6-inch AMOLED 2-in-1 display, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, and impressive 14-hour battery life for all-day computing. Build quality differs significantly: the Ally uses plastic construction at 608g, while the Galaxy Book4 features premium aluminum at 1.65kg. Port selection favors Samsung with dual Thunderbolt 3, dual USB-A, and HDMI, whereas Ally offers minimal connectivity. Performance-wise, both handle everyday tasks competently, but Ally excels in gaming while Galaxy Book4 dominates productivity and battery endurance. For gaming-focused users seeking portability, Ally is superior; for professionals needing versatile productivity with 2-in-1 functionality and longevity, Galaxy Book4 wins. Price difference of $650 reflects their different purposes.
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 Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 if…
- →Versatile 360-degree 2-in-1 design with touch AMOLED
- →Samsung S Pen stylus supported for note-taking
- →Excellent Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration
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
Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
Pros
- Versatile 360-degree 2-in-1 design with touch AMOLED
- Samsung S Pen stylus supported for note-taking
- Excellent Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration
- Good 14-hour battery life for a convertible
- Sleek aluminum build at reasonable weight
Cons
- FHD+ resolution looks soft on a 15.6-inch screen
- No SD card reader
- RAM and SSD soldered — no upgrade path
- Hinge adds weight vs. a comparable clamshell
- No discrete GPU option
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Ally | Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 608 g | 1.65 kg |
| Material | Plastic chassis | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 280.0 x 111.4 x 32.4 mm | 356.3 x 229.0 x 14.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 2 |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | — | 2 |
| Memory | ||
| Storage options | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 1.5-7 hours (game dependent) | Up to 14 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 40 Wh | 68 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X touch 2-in-1 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 8-core CPU, RDNA 3 (12 CUs) integrated GPU | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8-core / 16-thread, up to 5.1 GHz) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | — | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | — | |
| Touch Bar | — | |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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