ASUS ROG Ally X vs HP OMEN 17
The Verdict
These are fundamentally different devices serving opposite purposes. The ASUS ROG Ally X is a portable gaming handheld with a 7-inch display, 678g weight, and 24GB RAM paired with AMD's Ryzen Z1 Extreme, designed for on-the-go play with 3-10 hour battery life depending on game intensity. The HP OMEN 17 is a desktop replacement laptop weighing 2.90kg with a 17.3-inch 2560x1440 display, Intel Core i9-13900HX with 32GB DDR5, and comprehensive ports including Thunderbolt 1. Performance-wise, the OMEN 17 dominates with its 24-core processor and larger, sharper display at 240Hz versus the Ally X's 120Hz. However, the Ally X offers superior portability at one-third the weight and costs $1000 less. Battery life favors the Ally X in practical terms, delivering 3-10 hours versus the OMEN's 5 hours, though the OMEN handles sustained workloads better. The OMEN 17 excels for stationary gaming and content creation with its high-end GPU and DDR5 memory, while the Ally X prioritizes convenience and value for casual to moderate gaming. Choose the Ally X if mobility matters most; pick the OMEN 17 for serious gaming and professional work requiring raw horsepower.
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 OMEN 17 if…
- →Large 17.3-inch QHD 240Hz display is excellent for gaming
- →RTX 4080 Laptop GPU handles AAA titles at high settings
- →24-core i9-13900HX excels at multitasking and content creation
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 OMEN 17
Pros
- Large 17.3-inch QHD 240Hz display is excellent for gaming
- RTX 4080 Laptop GPU handles AAA titles at high settings
- 24-core i9-13900HX excels at multitasking and content creation
- OMEN Tempest cooling keeps the machine relatively quiet
- Three USB-A ports provide legacy device compatibility
Cons
- 6.39 lbs and 15.7 inches wide — not portable at all
- 5-hour battery life is poor for non-gaming use
- 300-nit brightness is dim for a $1,799 gaming laptop
- Only one Thunderbolt 4 port
- Plastic components in the build feel less premium than all-aluminum rivals
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Ally X | HP OMEN 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 678 g | 6.39 lbs (2.90 kg) |
| Material | Plastic chassis with improved ergonomics | Aluminum and plastic |
| Dimensions | 280.0 x 114.0 x 36.9 mm | 15.74 x 10.87 x 0.93 inches |
| Ports | ||
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| HDMI | — | |
| USB-A ports | — | 3 |
| 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 5 hours |
| Capacity | 80 Wh | 83 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 240Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 300 |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB LPDDR5x (7500 MT/s) | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 8-core CPU, RDNA 3 (12 CUs) integrated GPU | 24 cores (8P + 16E) |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8-core / 16-thread, up to 5.1 GHz) | Intel Core i9-13900HX (13th Gen) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | — | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe (dual slot) |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | — | |
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