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Asus ROG Ally X vs. AYN Technologies Loki

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
Loki
Better screen
ROG Ally X
More portable
Loki
Newer model
ROG Ally X

Main differences

  • Asus ROG Ally X has similar emulation coverage to AYN Technologies Loki.
  • AYN Technologies Loki is about $309 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYN Technologies Loki is roughly 24% smaller and 16% lighter.
  • Asus ROG Ally X has a 120 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYN Technologies Loki.
  • Asus ROG Ally X runs Windows 11; AYN Technologies Loki runs Windows 11 / SteamOS / Linux.

Asus

ROG Ally X

Details
Price
$799
OS
Windows 11
Released
Jul 2024
Up to
Switch
Screen
7.0 inch IPS
Weight
678 grams

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AYN Technologies

Loki

Details
Price
$490
OS
Windows 11 / SteamOS / Linux
Released
Jun 2023
Up to
PS3
Screen
6.0 inch IPS
Weight
568 grams

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Specs

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SpecROG Ally XLoki
Price$799$490
OSWindows 11Windows 11 / SteamOS / Linux
Screen7.0 inch6.0 inch
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
ChipsetAMD Ryzen Z1 ExtremeAMD Ryzen 5 6600U
CPUAMD Zen 4AMD Zen 3+
GPUAMD Radeon 780MAMD Radeon 660M
RAM24 GB LPDDR5X8 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5
StorageInternal 1 TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD, External MicroSDExternal MicroSD, Internal 256 GB / 512 GB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD
Battery80 Wh40.5 Wh
Weight678 grams568 grams
Dimensions280.2 mm x 114 mm x 36.9 mm248 mm x 98 mm x 20 - 23.7 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemROG Ally XLoki
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentExcellent
GBAExcellentExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSExcellentExcellent
N64ExcellentExcellent
DreamcastExcellentExcellent
PSPExcellentExcellent
SaturnExcellentExcellent
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeExcellentExcellent
WiiExcellentExcellent
PS2ExcellentExcellent
Modern systems
3DSExcellentExcellent
SwitchExcellentPlayable
Wii UExcellentGood
PS3ExcellentGood

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Asus ROG Ally X and the AYN Technologies Loki?
Asus ROG Ally X has similar emulation coverage to AYN Technologies Loki. AYN Technologies Loki is about $309 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYN Technologies Loki is roughly 24% smaller and 16% lighter. Asus ROG Ally X has a 120 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYN Technologies Loki. Asus ROG Ally X runs Windows 11; AYN Technologies Loki runs Windows 11 / SteamOS / Linux.
Which is cheaper, the Asus ROG Ally X or the AYN Technologies Loki?
The AYN Technologies Loki is the cheaper of the two at around $490, roughly $309 less than the Asus ROG Ally X based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Asus ROG Ally X or the AYN Technologies Loki?
The Asus ROG Ally X is the newer model, released in 2024.

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