ASUS ROG Ally X vs ASUS VivoBook Pro 15
The Verdict
These laptops serve completely different purposes, making direct comparison challenging. The ASUS ROG Ally X is a 7-inch handheld gaming device with an 80 Wh battery, 24GB LPDDR5x RAM, and AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme delivering 3-10 hours of game-dependent battery life on a 1920x1080 IPS display. The VivoBook Pro 15 is a traditional 15.6-inch productivity laptop weighing 1.8kg, featuring a 15.6-inch 2880x1620 OLED display, Intel Core i9-13900H with 16GB DDR5, and 512GB expandable storage. The Ally X excels at portable gaming with superior RAM and integrated graphics for handheld play, while the VivoBook Pro dominates productivity with its larger OLED screen, Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, and more traditional ports (HDMI, dual USB-A). Battery life favors the Ally X for gaming sessions despite its smaller capacity. Storage capacity and expandability favor the VivoBook. Choose the Ally X for gaming portability or the VivoBook Pro for professional work requiring a larger display and better connectivity ecosystem.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS ROG Ally X if…
- →Massive 80 Wh battery doubles the Ally's endurance to 3-10 hours
- →24 GB LPDDR5x RAM is generous for gaming and multitasking
- →1 TB SSD is double the original — more room for games
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 X
Pros
- Massive 80 Wh battery doubles the Ally's endurance to 3-10 hours
- 24 GB LPDDR5x RAM is generous for gaming and multitasking
- 1 TB SSD is double the original — more room for games
- Two USB-C ports allow charging while connecting accessories
- Improved ergonomic grips and button layout over original Ally
Cons
- Heavier at 678 g due to the larger battery
- Same Z1 Extreme chip — no generational performance leap
- Removed microSD slot compared to original ROG Ally
- IPS LCD still lacks OLED contrast and HDR capability
- $799 puts it close to full laptop pricing territory
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 X | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 678 g | 3.97 lbs (1.8 kg) |
| Material | Plastic chassis with improved ergonomics | Aluminum and plastic |
| Dimensions | 280.0 x 114.0 x 36.9 mm | 14.06 x 9.21 x 0.74 inches |
| Ports | ||
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| HDMI | — | |
| USB-A ports | — | 2 |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | — | 1 |
| Memory | ||
| Storage options | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 3-10 hours (game dependent) | Up to 7 hours |
| Capacity | 80 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 | 24 GB LPDDR5x (7500 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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