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ASUS ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W vs ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH018W

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  • 65specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 45identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W has 800 MHz more processor frequency than the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH018W (2800 MHz vs 2000 MHz). The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH018W has 1.2 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W (5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH018W has 4 more processor cores than the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W (8 vs 4). Platform: ASUS ROG Ally on the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W, ASUS ROG Xbox Ally on the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH018W. Processor architecture: AMD Zen 2 on the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W, AMD 3x Zen 5, 5x Zen 5c on the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH018W.

  • Platform
    • ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W:ASUS ROG Ally
    • ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH018W:ASUS ROG Xbox Ally
  • Processor architecture
    • ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W:AMD Zen 2
    • ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH018W:AMD 3x Zen 5, 5x Zen 5c
  • Processor model
    • ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W:AMD Ryzen Z2 A
    • ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH018W:AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W:2800 MHz
    • ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH018W:2000 MHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W:3.8 GHz
    • ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH018W:5 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W:4
    • ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH018W:8
  • Processor threads
    • ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W:8
    • ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH018W:16
  • Internal memory
    • ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W:16000 MB
    • ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH018W:24000 MB

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Comparison of ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W, ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH018W
74 specifications
Performance8 differ
PlatformDiffersASUS ROG AllyASUS ROG Xbox Ally
SSD form factorM.2M.2
Processor architectureDiffersAMD Zen 2AMD 3x Zen 5, 5x Zen 5c
Processor modelDiffersAMD Ryzen Z2 AAMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme
Processor frequencyDiffers2800 MHz2000 MHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz5 GHz
Processor coresDiffers48
Processor threadsDiffers816
Graphics processorAMD Radeon GraphicsAMD Radeon Graphics
Internal memoryDiffers16000 MB24000 MB
Internal memory typeLPDDR5xLPDDR5x
Memory clock speedKnown for one6400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
Operating system installedWindowsWindows
Operating system versionWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Gaming control technologyAnalogueAnalogue
Gaming control function buttonsD-pad, Menu button, View buttonD-pad, Menu button, View button
Analog thumbsticksYesYes
Shoulder buttonsYesYes
Volume controlButtonsButtons
Colour nameDiffersWhiteBlack
Buttons quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17
Display1 differ
DisplayDiffersLEDIPS
Display diagonal17.8 cm (7")17.8 cm (7")
TouchscreenYesYes
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Display brightness500 cd/m²500 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Panel typeIPS-LevelIPS-Level
Storage1 differ
Storage media typeSSDSSD
Built-in memory capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0PCI Express 4.0
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXCMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.25.4
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portYesYes
USB version3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
USB connector typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB ports quantity22
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in cameraNoNo
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Power3 differ
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery typeBuilt-inBuilt-in
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers60 Wh80 Wh
AC adapter power65 W65 W
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Differs65 W100 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Differs45 W65 W
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.9 h
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers290.8 mm290 mm
DepthDiffers50.7 mm121 mm
HeightDiffers121.5 mm50.9 mm
WeightDiffers670 g715 g
Packaging contentidentical
Video game includedNoNo
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Packaging dataidentical
Package depthKnown for one319 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one152.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.62 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one153 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Introduction yearKnown for one2025Unknown — not stated by the source

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