ASUS ROG Ally X vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360
The Verdict
ASUS ROG Ally X and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 serve entirely different purposes despite both running Windows 11. ASUS targets portable gaming with its 7-inch display, AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, 24GB RAM, and 1TB storage, delivering exceptional gaming performance in a handheld form factor with 120Hz refresh rate and 500-nit brightness. Samsung focuses on productivity and versatility with its 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED touchscreen at 2880x1800 resolution, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, and convertible design. Samsung offers superior battery life (15 hours vs 3-10 hours), better port selection including SD card and dual Thunderbolt ports, and aluminum construction. However, ASUS excels at gaming performance and storage capacity. For gaming enthusiasts prioritizing portability, ASUS ROG Ally X is superior. For professionals needing a traditional laptop experience with longer battery life and display versatility, Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 is the better choice.
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 Pro 360 if…
- →Beautiful 3K AMOLED 120Hz touchscreen with S Pen support
- →Remarkably thin at 12.8 mm for a 16-inch convertible
- →Versatile 360-degree hinge for tablet and tent modes
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 Pro 360
Pros
- Beautiful 3K AMOLED 120Hz touchscreen with S Pen support
- Remarkably thin at 12.8 mm for a 16-inch convertible
- Versatile 360-degree hinge for tablet and tent modes
- Strong battery life from 76 Wh cell
Cons
- Heavy to use as a tablet at 1.66 kg
- No discrete GPU for creative or gaming workloads
- Soldered RAM limits future upgrades
- S Pen included but lacks charging or Bluetooth features
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Ally X | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 678 g | 1.66 kg |
| Material | Plastic chassis with improved ergonomics | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 280.0 x 114.0 x 36.9 mm | 355.4 x 252.2 x 12.8 mm |
| Ports | ||
| USB-C ports | 2 | 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 15 hours |
| Capacity | 80 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 |
| 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 cores |
| 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 |
| 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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