Washington [US], ASUS has officially unveiled the ROG Ele X, the latest in its series of handheld gaming PCs.
Revealed last month, this model is not a direct successor to last year's ROG Ellie, but rather an upgraded version that addresses many of the limitations of its predecessor, as confirmed by GSM Arena.
One standout feature of the ROG Ellie ASUS has doubled the capacity from 40Wh to 80Wh, potentially almost doubling the battery life of the original model.
Storage and memory have also seen substantial upgrades.The ROG Ally The new model uses the more widely available M.2 2280-sized drives, which simplifies upgrades and reduces costs. Memory has been increased from 16GB of 6400MHz LPDDR5 to 24GB of 7500MHz LPDDR5.
Cooling efficiency is another area that the ROG Ele The device features new, thinner fans that provide a 10 percent increase in airflow, directing cool air toward the display to prevent overheating during intense gaming sessions.Additionally, ASUS has rearranged the microSD card slot, which previously suffered from overheating problems due to its proximity to the exhaust vent.
Externally, the ROG Ellie
The joystick and controls have been reworked for better transitions, with improved joystick feedback and durability.
The D-pad has been refined to reduce stickiness, and the fingerprint sensor is now hidden for easier access.
The smaller back buttons help reduce accidental presses, a common problem with the original model.Connectivity options have also been upgraded. ROG Ally
Despite these upgrades, the ROG Ally According to GSM Arena, it continues to use the Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip and comes with a 7-inch 1080p 120Hz IPS LCD with AMD FreeSync Premium.
The audio setup and wireless connectivity remain unchanged, and the same 65W charger is included. The software, ASUS Armory Crate SE, has been updated and runs on Windows 11 Home.Priced at US$799, it is available for pre-order in black, which also includes a 3-month Game Pass subscription.
Revealed last month, this model is not a direct successor to last year's ROG Ellie, but rather an upgraded version that addresses many of the limitations of its predecessor, as confirmed by GSM Arena.
One standout feature of the ROG Ellie ASUS has doubled the capacity from 40Wh to 80Wh, potentially almost doubling the battery life of the original model.
Storage and memory have also seen substantial upgrades.The ROG Ally The new model uses the more widely available M.2 2280-sized drives, which simplifies upgrades and reduces costs. Memory has been increased from 16GB of 6400MHz LPDDR5 to 24GB of 7500MHz LPDDR5.
Cooling efficiency is another area that the ROG Ele The device features new, thinner fans that provide a 10 percent increase in airflow, directing cool air toward the display to prevent overheating during intense gaming sessions.Additionally, ASUS has rearranged the microSD card slot, which previously suffered from overheating problems due to its proximity to the exhaust vent.
Externally, the ROG Ellie
The joystick and controls have been reworked for better transitions, with improved joystick feedback and durability.
The D-pad has been refined to reduce stickiness, and the fingerprint sensor is now hidden for easier access.
The smaller back buttons help reduce accidental presses, a common problem with the original model.Connectivity options have also been upgraded. ROG Ally
Despite these upgrades, the ROG Ally According to GSM Arena, it continues to use the Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip and comes with a 7-inch 1080p 120Hz IPS LCD with AMD FreeSync Premium.
The audio setup and wireless connectivity remain unchanged, and the same 65W charger is included. The software, ASUS Armory Crate SE, has been updated and runs on Windows 11 Home.Priced at US$799, it is available for pre-order in black, which also includes a 3-month Game Pass subscription.
