Asus Rog Ally Z1 (2023) is a Gaming handheld PC launched on June 13th, 2023. It is a lower version of the Rog Ally Z1 Extreme with a 6-core Z1 processor and 740M GPU having 4 CUs.
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 Info
All the basic information about the Asus Rog ALLY Z1 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.Z1_512 |
| Release Date | June 13th, 2023 |
| Market Segment | Handheld Gaming PCs |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | ROG ALLY |
| Price | $399 |
Technical Specifications
The detailed specifications of ROG ALLY Z1 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 Processor (“Zen4” with 4nm Process, 6-core/12-threads, 22MB cache, boost up to 4.9 GHz) |
| GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics 740M (“RDNA 3” based 4 CUs, boost up to 2.5 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 processor, a 6-core/12-thread CPU with 22MB Cache with a base clock of 3.5 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.
The GPU is AMD Radeon 740M iGPU based on RDNA 3 architecture. It has 4 CUs and has a base clock of 800MHz and a boost clock of 2.50 GHz, packed with 2.8 Teraflops in graphical performance.
The Ally X 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 close to 1 hr on Turbo, about 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 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 |
Connectivity and I/O ports
The Asus Rog Ally Z1 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 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 Dolby Atmos.
ROG Ally Z1 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 Z1 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 |
What is the difference between Rog Ally Z1 and Z1 Extreme?
The difference between Rog Ally Z1 and Z1 Extreme is the CPU and GPU. The Rog Ally Z1 has an AMD Ryzen Z1 processor with 6-cores and 12-threads with Radeon 740M iGPU having only 4CUs.
On the other hand, Ally Z1 Extreme has an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor with 8 cores and 16 threads with Radeon 780M igpu having 12CUs. Other than this there are no other differences.
| Rog Ally Z1 | Differences | Rog Ally Z1 Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen Z1 Processor 6-cores/12-thread, 22MB Cache, with 3.5 GHz Base and 4.9GHz Boost clock | CPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor 8-cores/16-thread, 24MB Cache, with a 3.3 GHz Base and 5.1 GHz Boost clock |
| AMD Radeon 740M with 4CUs and 2.5 Ghz boost clock, 2.8 TFLOPs Computing Power | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M with 12CUs and 2.7 GHz boost clock, 8.6 TFLOPs Computing Power |
ROG Ally Z1 Gaming Performance
The gaming performance of the Rog Ally Z1 in turbo mode (30W) with the AC power plugged in for maximum performance.
| Games | Avg. FPS | Graphics Settings |
|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 85 | 1080p Low, DX12 (50% Res.Scale), TSR Perf |
| Apex Legends | 89 | 720p Low/Med, FSR2 |
| COD MW II | 63 | 1080p Low |
| F1 22 | 36 | 1080p High |
| RDR2 | 33 | 1080p Favor Perf, FSR2 Quality |
| Cyberpunk 2077 PL | 26 | 1080p Low, FSR 2.1 Quality |
| Elden Ring | 33 | 1080p Low |
| FIFA 23 | 57 | 1080p Low |
| Forza Horizon 5 | 52 | 1080p Low |
| Diablo IV | 36 | 1080p Med |
| GTA V | 65 | 1080p, Normal, Tex. = V. High, 2x AF |
Rog Ally Z1 Synthetic Benchmark
These benchmarks are measured by GPU benchmarking software like 3DMark TimeSpy score, 3DMark Firestrike, PC Mark 10, Cinebench R23, and Geekbench 6.
All the benchmarks were done on Turbo Mode A/C Power plugged-in.
Geekbench 6 Benchmark
This benchmark measures the CPU single-core and multi-core performance by running multiple applications simultaneously.
| Single Core | Multi-core |
|---|---|
| 2369 | 7676 |
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 mode | TimeSpy | FireStrike |
|---|---|---|
| 30W Turbo A/C | 1800 | 4448 |
PC Mark 10
The PC Mark 10 Benchmark is a synthetic benchmark used to benchmark a PC’s performance, battery life, Application performance on that PC, and storage performance.
| Power Mode | Score |
|---|---|
| 30W Turbo A/C | 6033 |
Cinebench R23
It is a tool to measure the CPU performance by rendering a Photorealistic 3D scene and giving the score. The higher the score, the faster your CPU is.
| Power Mode | Score |
|---|---|
| 30W Turbo A/C | 10, 012 |
