ASUS ROG Ally X vs LG Gram SuperSlim
The Verdict
Comparing these products proves challenging due to their fundamentally different purposes. ASUS ROG Ally X is a portable gaming handheld with a 7-inch 120Hz IPS display, AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, 24GB RAM, and 1TB storage, delivering exceptional gaming performance in a 678g package with 3-10 hour battery life. LG Gram SuperSlim is a traditional ultrabook featuring a 15.6-inch OLED display, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM, and 512GB storage, prioritizing productivity with magnesium construction at just 990g and up to 12 hours battery. Performance-wise, the Ally X dominates gaming scenarios, while the Gram SuperSlim excels at productivity tasks and general computing. Display quality favors the Gram's OLED technology despite lower brightness. Storage and RAM advantage goes to Ally X. For gaming-focused users, Ally X is essential; for professionals needing a premium ultrabook, choose LG Gram SuperSlim.
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 LG Gram SuperSlim if…
- →Under 1 kg — the lightest 15.6-inch laptop you can buy
- →15.6-inch OLED display in an impossibly thin 0.43-inch chassis
- →Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI in such a thin form factor is impressive
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
LG Gram SuperSlim
Pros
- Under 1 kg — the lightest 15.6-inch laptop you can buy
- 15.6-inch OLED display in an impossibly thin 0.43-inch chassis
- Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI in such a thin form factor is impressive
- 12-hour battery life despite the razor-thin build
- MIL-STD-810H durability tested despite the low weight
Cons
- FHD resolution on 15.6 inches — should be 2.5K at this price
- Very expensive at $1,699 for the specs
- No USB-A ports — dongles needed for legacy peripherals
- 60Hz display — no high refresh option
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Ally X | LG Gram SuperSlim |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 678 g | 2.18 lbs (0.99 kg) |
| Material | Plastic chassis with improved ergonomics | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 280.0 x 114.0 x 36.9 mm | 14.09 x 9.61 x 0.43 inches |
| Ports | ||
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| HDMI | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | — | 2 |
| Memory | ||
| Storage options | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 3-10 hours (game dependent) | Up to 12 hours |
| Capacity | 80 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB LPDDR5x (7500 MT/s) | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 8-core CPU, RDNA 3 (12 CUs) integrated GPU | 16 cores (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 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| 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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