ASUS ROG Ally X vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
The Verdict
Comparing these devices reveals fundamentally different use cases. ASUS ROG Ally X is a handheld gaming device featuring AMD's Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor with 24GB RAM, optimized for portable gaming with a 7-inch 120Hz IPS display and robust 1TB storage. Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 is a full-featured convertible laptop with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, larger 15.6-inch AMOLED touchscreen, better battery longevity (14 hours vs 3-10 hours), and traditional laptop portability at 1.65kg versus 678g handheld form factor. Performance-wise, the Ally X excels in gaming workloads through dedicated RDNA 3 graphics, while the Galaxy Book4 360 provides superior everyday productivity with integrated Iris Xe graphics and broader software compatibility. Storage differs significantly: 1TB on Ally X versus 512GB on Galaxy Book4 360. Price advantage goes to Ally X at $799 versus $1349. Choose Ally X for gaming-centric mobile entertainment; select Galaxy Book4 360 for versatile productivity and professional work requiring traditional laptop functionality.
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 Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 if…
- →Versatile 360-degree 2-in-1 design with touch AMOLED
- →Samsung S Pen stylus supported for note-taking
- →Excellent Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration
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
Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
Pros
- Versatile 360-degree 2-in-1 design with touch AMOLED
- Samsung S Pen stylus supported for note-taking
- Excellent Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration
- Good 14-hour battery life for a convertible
- Sleek aluminum build at reasonable weight
Cons
- FHD+ resolution looks soft on a 15.6-inch screen
- No SD card reader
- RAM and SSD soldered — no upgrade path
- Hinge adds weight vs. a comparable clamshell
- No discrete GPU option
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Ally X | Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 678 g | 1.65 kg |
| Material | Plastic chassis with improved ergonomics | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 280.0 x 114.0 x 36.9 mm | 356.3 x 229.0 x 14.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 2 |
| 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 14 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 80 Wh | 68 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X touch 2-in-1 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| 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-core (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 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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