ASUS ROG Ally vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360
The Verdict
These are fundamentally different devices serving opposite purposes. The ASUS ROG Ally is a handheld gaming PC weighing 608g with a 7-inch 1920x1080 display, powered by AMD's Ryzen Z1 Extreme that reaches 5.1 GHz across 8 cores. Battery life ranges from 1.5 to 7 hours depending on workload, and it excels at portable gaming with its specialized design. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 is a premium 16-inch convertible laptop at 1.66kg, featuring Intel's 16-core Core Ultra 7 155H, a stunning 2880x1800 Dynamic AMOLED display, and up to 15 hours of battery life. Samsung includes dual Thunderbolt ports, HDMI, and aluminum construction versus the Ally's plastic chassis. For gaming specifically, the Ryzen Z1 Extreme slightly edges Intel's offering, but the Galaxy Book4 dominates productivity, creative work, and everyday use with superior screen real estate and battery endurance. The Ally costs $1,050 less, making it the clear choice for portable gaming enthusiasts. If you need a traditional laptop for work and content creation, the Galaxy Book4's larger investment pays dividends in versatility and longevity. Choose based on your primary use case rather than raw specs.
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 Pro 360 if…
- →Beautiful 3K AMOLED 120Hz touchscreen with S Pen support
- →Remarkably thin at 12.8 mm for a 16-inch convertible
- →Versatile 360-degree hinge for tablet and tent modes
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 Pro 360
Pros
- Beautiful 3K AMOLED 120Hz touchscreen with S Pen support
- Remarkably thin at 12.8 mm for a 16-inch convertible
- Versatile 360-degree hinge for tablet and tent modes
- Strong battery life from 76 Wh cell
Cons
- Heavy to use as a tablet at 1.66 kg
- No discrete GPU for creative or gaming workloads
- Soldered RAM limits future upgrades
- S Pen included but lacks charging or Bluetooth features
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Ally | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 608 g | 1.66 kg |
| Material | Plastic chassis | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 280.0 x 111.4 x 32.4 mm | 355.4 x 252.2 x 12.8 mm |
| Ports | ||
| USB-C ports | 1 | 2 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 1 |
| 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 15 hours |
| Capacity | 40 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 |
| 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 cores |
| 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 |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | — | |
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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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