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ASUS ROG Xbox Ally vs Sony PlayStation Portal

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ASUSROG Xbox AllySonyPlayStation Portal
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2025November 2023
Performance
TypeHandheldHandheld
CPUAMD Ryzen Z2 A, 4 cores–
GPUAMD Radeon Graphics–
Memory16 GB–
Storage512 GB–
Disc driveNoNo
CPUAMD Ryzen Z2 A, 2.8 GHz (up to 3.8 GHz), 4 cores / 8 threads, 6 MB cache–
Memory detail16 GB LPDDR5 on board, 6400 MT/s dual channel–
Storage detail512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2280)Streams games rather than downloading and running them locally; Sony does not publish internal storage capacity
Storage expansionUHS-II microSD card reader (SD, SDHC and SDXC); replaceable M.2 2280 SSD–
Display and video
Built-in screen7″ LCD, 1920 × 1080, 120 Hz8″ LCD, 1920 × 1080
Built-in screen7-inch FHD 16:9 IPS-level touchscreen (10-point); 500 nits; 100% sRGB; anti-glare, low-reflection; Gorilla Glass Victus with Gorilla Glass DXCFull HD LCD touchscreen; streams supported games at up to 1080p and 60 fps, depending on the game and network
Video outputDisplayPort over either USB-C portBuilt-in screen; no external video output listed by Sony
Variable refresh rateAMD FreeSync Premium on the built-in screen–
Audio2 speakers with Smart Amp; Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res certified headphone output; array microphone with AI noise cancelling; 3.5 mm combo jackBuilt-in stereo speakers; 3.5 mm headset jack; PlayStation Link wireless audio; Tempest 3D AudioTech in supported games with compatible wired or PlayStation Link headphones
Design and power
Weight670 g529 g
Battery life detail60 Wh, 4-cell Li-ionBuilt-in lithium-ion battery, 4370 mAh at 3.87 V (Sony CFI-Y1016 manual); approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to charge through a PS5 USB Type-C port. TechRadar measured just over 6 hours with haptics enabled and adjusted brightness; GamesRadar measured about 5 hours at full brightness, while Tom's Guide usually obtained about 3 hours with brightness and volume above average
Power use65 W USB-C adapterRated charging input 5 V, 3 A; Sony specifies a USB Type-C power adapter supporting USB Power Delivery and at least 5 V, 3 A
ColoursWhiteWhite and Midnight Black in Sony's current UK range; a grey PlayStation 30th Anniversary limited edition was also released (GamesRadar)
In the box–Remote player and USB cable; Tom's Guide identifies the cable as USB-C to USB-C
Connections
Ports2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort and power delivery), 3.5 mm combo jack, UHS-II microSD readerUSB Type-C charging port and 3.5 mm headset jack
Wi-Fi and BluetoothWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, tri-band, 2 × 2), Bluetooth 5.4Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and PlayStation Link (2.4 GHz); ordinary Bluetooth headphones are not supported. Sony specifies at least 5 Mbps for Remote Play and recommends at least 15 Mbps; public Wi-Fi requiring additional validation needs system software 3.0.1 or later and a smartphone or tablet, following initial setup on home Wi-Fi
ControllerBuilt-in controls with A/B/X/Y, D-pad, Hall effect analogue triggers, bumpers, 2 assignable grip buttons, 2 full-size analogue sticks, View, Menu, Command Center and Armoury Crate buttons, HD haptics and a 6-axis gyroBuilt-in D-pad, two analogue sticks, face and shoulder buttons; haptic feedback and adaptive triggers in supported games; touchscreen areas reproduce the DualSense touchpad
Backward compatibilityWindows 11 Home PC; plays Xbox PC and Game Pass games, other PC game stores, and Xbox Cloud Gaming and Remote PlayRemote Play of compatible PS5 and PS4 games installed on a PS5; cannot connect directly to a PS4; games requiring a VR headset or other additional peripherals are excluded. Cloud streaming supports selected PS5 titles from the Game and Classics Catalogues and selected owned digital PS5 games with PlayStation Plus Premium; eligible titles vary by region and time, and a PS5 is not required for this mode

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