Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 vs. Razer Edge 5G

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Quick verdict

Best value
Razer Edge 5G
Better screen
Razer Edge 5G
More portable
Razer Edge 5G
Newer model
ROG Xbox Ally X20

Main differences

  • Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 has similar emulation coverage to Razer Edge 5G.
  • Razer Edge 5G is about $901 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Razer Edge 5G is roughly 39% smaller and 47% lighter.
  • Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 has a 120 Hz OLED screen, versus 144 Hz AMOLED on Razer Edge 5G.
  • Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 runs Windows 11; Razer Edge 5G runs Android 12.
  • Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS; Razer Edge 5G is highlighted for 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube.

Asus & Microsoft

ROG Xbox Ally X20

Details
Price
$1,300.00
OS
Windows 11
Released
Oct 2026
Up to
Switch
Screen
7.4 inch OLED
Weight
756 grams

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1 collector

Razer

Razer Edge 5G

Details
Price
$399.00
OS
Android 12
Released
Jan 2023
Up to
Switch
Screen
6.8 inch AMOLED
Weight
401 grams

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1 collector

Specs

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SpecROG Xbox Ally X20Razer Edge 5G
Price$1,300.00$399.00
OSWindows 11Android 12
Screen7.4 inch6.8 inch
Aspect ratio16:920:9
Resolution1920 x 10802400 x 1080
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz
PanelOLEDAMOLED
ChipsetAMD Ryzen AI Z2 ExtremeQualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1
CPUAMD Zen 5Cortex-X1 / Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55
GPUAMD RDNA 3.5Qualcomm Adreno 660
RAM24 GB LPDDR5X6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR5
StorageInternal 1 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
Battery80 Wh5000 mAh
Weight756 grams401 grams
Dimensions300 mm x 121 mm x 27.5 mm - 51.3 mm260 mm x 85 mm x 11 mm
Video outYesNo
Stick typeTMRUnknown

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemROG Xbox Ally X20Razer Edge 5G
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • ROG Xbox Ally X20 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Razer Edge 5G DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally X20 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Razer Edge 5G 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally X20 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Razer Edge 5G GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally X20 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Razer Edge 5G N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally X20 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Razer Edge 5G NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally X20 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Razer Edge 5G PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally X20 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Razer Edge 5G PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally X20 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Razer Edge 5G PS3: Sony Playstation 3: RPCS3 was recently ported to ARM (2024/12/9), so please leave a comment if you know how well this device can handle PS3
  • ROG Xbox Ally X20 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Razer Edge 5G PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally X20 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Razer Edge 5G Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally X20 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Razer Edge 5G SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally X20 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Razer Edge 5G Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Cemu for Android has only just released so performance estimates for this handheld are coming soon
  • ROG Xbox Ally X20 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Razer Edge 5G Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally X20 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Razer Edge 5G Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally X20 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Razer Edge 5G Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally X20 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Razer Edge 5G Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally X20 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Razer Edge 5G GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally X20 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Razer Edge 5G Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 and the Razer Edge 5G?
Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 has similar emulation coverage to Razer Edge 5G. Razer Edge 5G is about $901 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Razer Edge 5G is roughly 39% smaller and 47% lighter. Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 has a 120 Hz OLED screen, versus 144 Hz AMOLED on Razer Edge 5G. Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 runs Windows 11; Razer Edge 5G runs Android 12. Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS; Razer Edge 5G is highlighted for 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube.
Which is cheaper, the Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 or the Razer Edge 5G?
The Razer Edge 5G is the cheaper of the two at around $399.00, roughly $901.00 less than the Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 or the Razer Edge 5G?
The Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 or the Razer Edge 5G?
The Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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