Asus ROG Xbox Ally X vs Nintendo Switch 2
Critics score the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X 82 and the Nintendo Switch 2 85 out of 100, from 9 and 8 professional reviews. 5 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X higher, 3 scored the Nintendo Switch 2 higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Nintendo Switch 2 5 points ahead.
Image: AsusAsus ROG Xbox Ally X
Praised for: speed (5 of 9), ports and connectivity (3 of 9)
Criticised for: price (7 of 9), software and app (5 of 9), size and weight (2 of 9)
The catch: It is very expensive, and battery life is short in demanding games.
All 9 reviews of the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X →
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Image: NintendoNintendo Switch 2
Praised for: speed (4 of 8)
Criticised for: price (3 of 8)
The catch: Battery life is short, and games and storage cost a lot.
All 8 reviews of the Nintendo Switch 2 →
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Asus ROG Xbox Ally X | Nintendo Switch 2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIRED | 70 | 90 | -20 |
| Expert Reviews | 80 | 89est. | -9 |
| CNET | 81 | 85 | -4 |
| Retro Game Corps | 85est. | 85est. | same |
| Trusted Reviews | 90 | 80 | +10 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X minus the Nintendo Switch 2. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X or the Nintendo Switch 2?
Critics rate the Nintendo Switch 2 higher: 85 against 82. 5 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X higher, 3 scored the Nintendo Switch 2 higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Nintendo Switch 2 5 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X and the Nintendo Switch 2?
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X: broad agreement, scores from 70 to 90. The Nintendo Switch 2: critics agree, scores from 79 to 90.