Device comparison

One Netbook OneXFly Apex vs. Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally

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Quick verdict

Best value
ROG Xbox Ally
More portable
ROG Xbox Ally
Newer model
OneXFly Apex

Main differences

  • One Netbook OneXFly Apex has similar emulation coverage to Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally.
  • Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally is about $1,550 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally is roughly 1% smaller and 38% lighter.
  • One Netbook OneXFly Apex runs Windows 11 / Linux (Bazzite); Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally runs Windows 11.
  • One Netbook OneXFly Apex is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, GameCube; Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, PSP.

One Netbook

OneXFly Apex

Details
Price
$2,149
OS
Windows 11 / Linux (Bazzite)
Released
Feb 2026
Up to
Switch
Screen
8.0 inch IPS
Weight
1079 grams

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Asus & Microsoft

ROG Xbox Ally

Details
Price
$599
OS
Windows 11
Released
Oct 2025
Up to
Switch
Screen
7.0 inch IPS
Weight
670 grams

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Specs

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SpecOneXFly ApexROG Xbox Ally
Price$2,149$599
OSWindows 11 / Linux (Bazzite)Windows 11
Screen8.0 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio16:1016:9
Resolution1920 x 12001920 x 1080
ChipsetAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395AMD Ryzen Z2 A
CPUAMD Zen 5AMD Zen 2
GPUAMD Radeon 8060SAMD RDNA 2
RAM48 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB LPDDR5X16 GB LPDDR5
StorageInternal 1 TB / 2 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External Mini SSD & MicroSDInternal 512 GB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
Battery85 Wh60 Wh
Weight1079 grams670 grams
Dimensions290.15 mm x 123.5 mm x 22.5 - 40 mm290.8 mm x 121.5 mm x 50.7mm
Hall effect sticksYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemOneXFly ApexROG Xbox Ally
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

  • OneXFly Apex DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • OneXFly Apex PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ROG Xbox Ally Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the One Netbook OneXFly Apex and the Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally?
One Netbook OneXFly Apex has similar emulation coverage to Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally. Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally is about $1,550 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally is roughly 1% smaller and 38% lighter. One Netbook OneXFly Apex runs Windows 11 / Linux (Bazzite); Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally runs Windows 11. One Netbook OneXFly Apex is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, GameCube; Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, PSP.
Which is cheaper, the One Netbook OneXFly Apex or the Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally?
The Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally is the cheaper of the two at around $599, roughly $1,550 less than the One Netbook OneXFly Apex based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the One Netbook OneXFly Apex or the Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally?
The One Netbook OneXFly Apex is the newer model, released in 2026.

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