Asus Rog Ally Z1 Extreme (2023) is a Gaming handheld PC that was launched on June 13th, 2023. It is a predecessor of Asus Rog Ally X (2024) that will be releasing on Jul 22nd, 2024.
I have accumulated all the details of Rog Ally from the official website and other genuine sources. I have explained the Rog Ally specs in this article.
Let’s see the detailed specifications of Asus handheld gaming PCs.
Asus ROG ALLY Z1 Extreme Info
All the basic information about the Asus Rog ALLY is presented such as Brand Manufacturer, Market segment, Device name, Device model name, Release date, and Price.
| Brand Manufacturer | Asus |
| Device name | ROG ALLY |
| Device Model name | RC71L-ALLY.Z1X_512 |
| Release Date | June 13th, 2023 |
| Market Segment | Handheld Gaming PCs |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | ROG ALLY |
| Price | $699 |
Technical Specifications
The detailed specifications of ROG ALLY Extreme include all the technical aspects such as CPU, GPU, OS, Storage, RAM, TDP, Battery, and more.
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor (“Zen4” with 4nm Process, 8-core/16-threads, 24MB cache, boost up to 5.1 GHz) |
| GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics 780M (“RDNA 3” based 12 CUs, boost up to 2.7 GHz) |
| RAM | 2x 8GB LPDDR5-6400 MHz faster RAM (16 GB) |
| TDP | 9-30W |
| Battery | 40WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion |
| Power Supply | 65W power delivery via Type-C port |
| Storage | 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2230) |
| Weight | 608 g (1.49 lbs) |
| Dimension (W x D x H) | 28.0 x 11.1 x 2.12 ~ 3.24 cm |
This handheld gaming PC uses the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, an 8-core/16-thread CPU with 24MB Cache with a base clock of 3.3 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.
The GPU is AMD Radeon 780M iGPU based on RDNA 3 architecture. It has 12 CUs and has a base clock of 800MHz and a boost clock of 2.70 GHz, packed with 8.6 Teraflops in graphical performance.
The Ally Z1 Extreme has a max TDP of 30W with three different power modes, Silent mode (10W), Performance mode (15W), and Turbo mode (25W) with AC power connected utilizing full 30Watts.
Battery life
The battery is 40Whr which is 2 times less than its successor Rog Ally X. The power supply is a 65W AC power adapter via Type-C.
Asus ROG Ally battery life is less than 1 hr on Turbo, close to 2 hrs on performance, and up to 6 hrs on silent mode. Its output power delivery is 20V DC, 3.25A, 65W, and Input is 100 to 240V AC 50/60Hz.
Display Specifications
Gaming handheld PC Rog ALLY Z1 extreme 512GB display specifications include display size, display type, refresh rate, brightness, response time, Resolution, etc.
| Display size | 7 inches |
| Display type | IPS-level, Glossy Display |
| Display resolution | FHD (1920 x 1080) |
| Screen Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB: 100% and AdobeRGB: 75.35% |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 7ms |
| Screen Brightness | 500nits |
| Screen Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus with DXC coating |
| Touch Screen | 10-point multi-touch |
Display Overview
The IPS-Level display is a good-quality screen with a glossy display. It has Gorilla Glass Victus protection with corning DXC coating that reduces screen reflection.
Gorilla Glass Victus is a good screen protector against all kinds of scratches and screen damage. The Full 1080p display resolution with a wide color gamut of sRGB 100% enhances your gaming with more color accuracy.
Its 10-point multi-touchscreen makes it even better for gaming with a peak brightness of 500nits allows you to game in outdoor environments.
Connectivity and I/O ports
The Asus Rog Ally Extreme connectivity and I/O ports include Wifi, Bluetooth, USB ports, an Audio jack, and SD card support.
| WIFI | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Headphone jack | 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack |
| MicroSD support | 1x UHS-II microSD card reader (supports SD, SDXC, and SDHC) |
| USB Ports | 1x ROG XG Mobile Interface and USB Type-C combo port (with USB 3.2 Gen2, support DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.0) |
ROG ALLY has better connectivity for Cloud gaming and video streaming with Bluetooth; wireless earphones/headphones connectivity becomes seamless.
It has only one USB Type-C port combined with ROG XG mobile interface, USB 3.2 Gen2 supports power delivery 3.0, and a Display port 1.4 for external monitors.
ROG XG Mobile interface connects ROG Ally from an external GPU via a PCI-e 3.0×8 for high-performance gaming.
Device Controls and Inputs
The Controls and Inputs for Rog Ally Z1 Extreme are
| Movement Button | A B X Y buttons |
| Trigger Button | L & R Hall Effect analog triggers |
| Bumper Button | L & R bumpers |
| D-Pad/Joystick | L & R joystick and 4-axis wheel D-Pad |
| Grip Button | 2x assignable grip buttons |
| Macro Button | 2x Macro buttons on the rear |
| Other Buttons | View, Menu, Command Centre, Armoury Crate, Volume, and Power |
| Thumbstick | 2x full-size analog sticks |
| Haptics | HD haptics |
| Gyro | 6-Axis IMU |
Joysticks has an operation cycle of 2.5 million rotation cycles situated on right and left and both of them have an RGB halo for extra effects. The face button has a flat dome shape for comfortable pressing the buttons while gaming.
Both the triggers and the bumpers are on the top side. The macro button sizes are a bit bigger and maybe pressed accidentally. The D-pad is a 4-axis wheel performing complex moves with clean operating inputs.
Features
It has features like Aura sync, Xbox Game Pass, Fingerprint, and more.
| Asus Aura Sync | Yes |
| AMD Freesync | Yes (Freesync Premium) |
| Fingerprint sensor | Built-in Fingerprint sensor on Power Button |
| Security | Microsoft Pluton security processor |
| Xbox Game Pass | Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 3 months (T&C Apply) |
Audio Features
Asus handheld gaming PC has a Built-in Array Mic, 2x speaker with smart amplifier, Two-way AI noise cancellation, Hi-Res support for headphones, Smart AMP, and support for Dolby Atmos.
ROG Ally Cooling solutions
Rog Ally handheld is a portable gaming device; Every gaming device will generate heat and for that, you need an optimal cooling solution.
The Asus Rog Ally has a very robust cooling solution. It has 2 exhaust vents, both are for the APU and all the vents are on top of the gaming device.
It has a single copper heat pipe with a capillary structure that increases capillary pressure by more than 15%; hence, it improves the cooling of the gaming device even when upside-down. Asus calls it an Anti-gravity heatpipe.
Ally has dual cooling fans with fluid dynamic bearings for less friction even when you hold it in any orientation. It has thinner fans than its predecessor Ally.
The two air intake vents are covered with dust filters to prevent dust and other foreign particles from entering the fans.
The two heatsinks are lined with ultra-thin aluminum fins of 0.1mm for higher heat dissipation and offer lower air resistance for smoother airflow.
| Air Vent (outlet) | 2 Vents on the Top |
| Heatpipe | 1 copper heatpipe with capillary structure |
| Fan | 2 Fans |
| Heatsink | 2 heatsinks ( a total of 102 Heatsink fins occupying 12,173mm² of surface area) |
| Dustfilter | Yes, For 2 air intake vents |
| Fan bearing type | Fluid dynamic bearing |
ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Gaming Performance
The gaming performance of the Rog Ally Z1 Extreme in turbo mode (30W) with the AC power plugged in for maximum performance.
| Games | Avg. FPS | 1% Low | Graphics Settings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 46 | 24 | 1080p Low, FSR Perf |
| Forza Horizon 5 | 73 | 54 | 1080p Med, FSR Perf |
| Apex Legends | 114 | 69 | 720p Low |
| Battlefield 2042 | 54 | 22 | 720p Low |
| God of War | 50 | 34 | 1080p Low, FSR Perf |
| GTA V | 78 | 50 | 720p High |
| F1 2022 | 83 | 39 | 1080p Med, FSR Perf |
| COD Warzone 2 | 57 | 17 | 1080p Simple preset, FSR Perf |
| The Witcher 3 Next Gen | 47 | 33 | 1080p Med, FSR Perf |
| Rocket League | 146 | 69 | 1080p Med |
| Elden Ring | 47 | 29 | 720p Med |
| Hogwart legacy | 61 | 28 | 720p Low |
| Life is Strange | 60 | 32 | 1080p Med |
| Fortnite | 90 | 31 | 720p Low, Med Textures |
| AC Valhalla | 51 | 30 | 720p Med |
| Redfall | 48 | 15 | 720p Low |
| FarCry 6 | 66 | 46 | 720p Low |
| RDR2 | 44 | 29 | 1080p Custom, FSR Perf |
| A Plague Tale Requiem | 44 | 30 | 720p Low |
| Valorant | 195 | 102 | 720p Low |
Rog Ally Z1 Extreme Synthetic Benchmark
These benchmarks are measured by GPU benchmarking software like 3DMark TimeSpy score, 3DMark Firestrike, PC Mark 10, Cinebench R23, Geekbench 6, and Adobe Premiere Pro 23.
PC Mark 10
The PC Mark 10 Benchmark is a synthetic benchmark that is used to benchmark a PC’s performance, battery life, Application performance on that PC, and storage performance.
The PC Mark 10 result was gathered from Asus Rog Ally Z1 Extreme using three different power modes and with battery and with AC power plugged in.
| Power Modes | On AC (Plugged in) PC Mark 10 Performance | On Battery PC Mark 10 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 30W | 6840 | 5991 |
| 15W | 6832 | 6013 |
| 10W | 6701 | 4762 |
Cinebench R23
It is a tool to measure the CPU performance by rendering a Photorealistic 3D scene and gives the score. The higher the score, the faster your CPU is.
| Power Modes | On AC (Plugged in) Cinebench R23 Performance | On Battery Cinebench R23 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 30W | 14648 | 13312 |
| 15W | 10785 | 10866 |
| 10W | 8244 | 4665 |
Adobe Premiere Pro (PugetBench)
Rog Ally Z1 Extreme video editing performance is measured by using PugetBench Software to see how the device fares against editing.
| Power Modes | Adobe Premiere Pro 23 (Puget Benchmark) |
|---|---|
| 30W A/C | 245 |
| 15W A/C | 195 |
| 10W A/C | 97 |
From the result, It can only perform some basic 1080p video editing.
Geekbench 6 Score
This benchmark measures the CPU single-core and multi-core performance by running multiple applications all at once.
| Single Core | Multi-core |
|---|---|
| 2372 | 7866 |
3D Mark TimeSpy and Firestrike
The 3D mark TimeSpy and Firestrike results were the accumulation of both CPU and GPU scores. It shows both the CPU and GPU capability of the Rog Ally Z1 Extreme.
| Power Modes | FireStrike | TimeSpy |
|---|---|---|
| 30W A/C | 7315 | 3160 |
| 15W A/C | 5997 | 2516 |
| 10W A/C | 3525 | 1321 |
| 30W Battery | 7009 | 2978 |
| 15W Battery | 6100 | 2002 |
| 10W Battery | 3342 | 1236 |
