ASUS ROG Ally X vs HP Dragonfly G4
The Verdict
Comparing these devices requires understanding their fundamentally different purposes. ASUS ROG Ally X is a handheld gaming PC with an 8-core Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 24GB RAM, 1TB storage, and 7-inch 120Hz display optimized for portable gaming with 3-10 hour battery life. HP Dragonfly G4 is a premium ultrabook featuring Intel Core i7-1365U with 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and 13.5-inch 3:2 OLED touchscreen designed for productivity with 13-hour battery. Ally X excels at gaming performance and value ($799 vs $1799), offering superior CPU/GPU power and more RAM. Dragonfly G4 dominates productivity with larger OLED display, lighter weight (990g vs 678g handheld), Thunderbolt connectivity, and exceptional battery life. Gaming enthusiasts seeking portable performance should choose Ally X; business professionals prioritizing elegance and all-day battery should select Dragonfly G4.
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 HP Dragonfly G4 if…
- →Featherlight at just 0.99 kg — ideal for frequent travellers
- →Tall 3:2 OLED display boosts productivity in portrait orientation
- →HP Wolf Security for business-grade protection
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
HP Dragonfly G4
Pros
- Featherlight at just 0.99 kg — ideal for frequent travellers
- Tall 3:2 OLED display boosts productivity in portrait orientation
- HP Wolf Security for business-grade protection
- 5G optional for always-connected mobility
- Windows 11 Pro pre-installed
Cons
- Very expensive for a 13-inch ultrabook
- U-series CPU throttles quickly under sustained workloads
- Small 54 Wh battery limits unplugged endurance
- Limited port selection — no SD card reader
- OLED touch display attracts smudges
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Ally X | HP Dragonfly G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 678 g | 0.99 kg |
| Material | Plastic chassis with improved ergonomics | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 280.0 x 114.0 x 36.9 mm | 298.6 x 220.3 x 17.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| USB-C ports | 2 | — |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 1 |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | — | 2 |
| Memory | ||
| Storage options | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 3-10 hours (game dependent) | Up to 13 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 80 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7 inches | 13.5 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | 3:2 OLED touch anti-reflection |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1280 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB LPDDR5x (7500 MT/s) | 16 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 8-core CPU, RDNA 3 (12 CUs) integrated GPU | 10-core (2P+8E) |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8-core / 16-thread, up to 5.1 GHz) | Intel Core i7-1365U |
| 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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