ASUS ROG Ally X vs Razer Blade 14 (2024)
The Verdict
These are fundamentally different devices serving opposite purposes. The ASUS ROG Ally X is a handheld gaming device with a 7-inch display, weighing 678g, built around the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme with 24GB LPDDR5x RAM. It delivers 3-10 hours of battery life depending on game demands and prioritizes portability and gaming performance in your hands. The Razer Blade 14 is a premium ultraportable laptop at 1.78kg with a 14-inch 2560x1600 display running at 240Hz, powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS with 16GB RAM. It offers up to 6 hours of battery life and includes traditional laptop connectivity like HDMI and SD card slots. The Ally X excels at gaming performance per watt and portable handheld gaming, while the Blade 14 provides a full desktop-class experience with superior multitasking, content creation, and traditional productivity. Battery life favors the Ally X for gaming, though both are limited for full workdays. The $799 Ally X represents exceptional value for dedicated gaming, while the $2199 Blade 14 justifies its price through build quality, display prowess, and versatility. Choose the Ally X for gaming on the go, the Blade 14 for serious work and play requiring a traditional laptop form factor.
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 Razer Blade 14 (2024) if…
- →RTX 4070 in a 14-inch form factor — rarest combo in gaming laptops
- →240Hz 2.5K display is gorgeous for both gaming and content
- →CNC aluminum build is the most premium in any gaming laptop
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
Razer Blade 14 (2024)
Pros
- RTX 4070 in a 14-inch form factor — rarest combo in gaming laptops
- 240Hz 2.5K display is gorgeous for both gaming and content
- CNC aluminum build is the most premium in any gaming laptop
- Under 4 lbs for an RTX 4070 machine is impressively portable
- Excellent keyboard and trackpad for a gaming laptop
Cons
- Very expensive at $2,199 for RTX 4070 performance
- 6-hour battery life is short for the price
- Gets hot and loud under sustained gaming loads
- 16 GB soldered RAM — no upgrade path
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Ally X | Razer Blade 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 678 g | 3.92 lbs (1.78 kg) |
| Material | Plastic chassis with improved ergonomics | CNC aluminum |
| Dimensions | 280.0 x 114.0 x 36.9 mm | 12.2 x 8.66 x 0.7 inches |
| Ports | ||
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| HDMI | — | |
| USB-A ports | — | 1 |
| SD card | — | |
| Memory | ||
| Storage options | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 3-10 hours (game dependent) | Up to 6 hours |
| Capacity | 80 Wh | 68.1 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7 inches | 14 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 240Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 500 |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB LPDDR5x (7500 MT/s) | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 8-core CPU, RDNA 3 (12 CUs) integrated GPU | 8 cores / 16 threads |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8-core / 16-thread, up to 5.1 GHz) | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | — | 1 TB 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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