Steam Deck OLED vs ROG Ally X: the handheld PC question, settled

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Steam Deck OLED for the polished, no-fuss experience; ROG Ally X for raw power and a full Windows library.

Why the Steam Deck wins for most people

SteamOS is purpose-built for a handheld: sleep and resume just work, the trackpads are unmatched, the per-game controller and performance profiles are excellent, and updates never break anything. The Steam Deck OLED’s screen is gorgeous and the whole thing is designed to be played, not managed.

Why power users pick the Ally X

The ROG Ally X has a brighter 120Hz screen, meaningfully more horsepower, a much bigger battery than the original Ally, and full Windows, which means Game Pass, the Epic and EA stores, emulators and mod tools with no friction. The cost is more fiddling.

The verdict: Deck OLED if you want to relax and play. Ally X if you want maximum power and every storefront, and do not mind tinkering.

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