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ASUS ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W vs Nintendo Switch 2

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 20identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W has 256 GB more built-in memory capacity than the Nintendo Switch 2 (512 GB vs 256 GB). The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W has 18.8 mm more width than the Nintendo Switch 2 (290.8 mm vs 272 mm). The Nintendo Switch 2 has 88.3 mm more depth than the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W (139 mm vs 50.7 mm). Only the Nintendo Switch 2 has built-in camera. Only the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W has built-in microphone.

  • Platform
    • ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W:ASUS ROG Ally
    • Switch 2:Nintendo Switch 2
  • Product colour
    • ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W:White
    • Switch 2:Black
  • Gaming control technology
    • ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W:Analogue
    • Switch 2:Analogue / Digital
  • Display
    • ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W:LED
    • Switch 2:LCD
  • Display diagonal
    • ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W:17.8 cm (7")
    • Switch 2:20.1 cm (7.9")
  • Built-in memory capacity
    • ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W:512 GB
    • Switch 2:256 GB
  • Wi-Fi standards
    • ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W:Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
    • Switch 2:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Built-in camera
    • ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W:No
    • Switch 2:Yes

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Comparison of ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA-NH002W, Switch 2
92 specifications
Performance1 differ
PlatformDiffersASUS ROG AllyNintendo Switch 2
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor architectureKnown for oneAMD Zen 2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for oneAMD Ryzen Z2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one2800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics processorKnown for oneAMD Radeon GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one16000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeKnown for oneLPDDR5xUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one6400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindowsUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system versionKnown for oneWindows 11 HomeUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Gaming control technologyDiffersAnalogueAnalogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttonsDiffersD-pad, Menu button, View buttonD-pad, Home button, Menu button, Power button
Colour nameKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Reflex vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Detachable control elementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display2 differ
DisplayDiffersLEDLCD
Display diagonalDiffers17.8 cm (7")20.1 cm (7.9")
Display brightnessKnown for one500 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPS-LevelUnknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
Storage2 differ
Storage media typeKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in memory capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for onePCI Express 4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXCMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 TB
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.45 GHz
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in cameraDiffersNoYes
Built-in microphoneDiffersYesNo
Poweridentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one60 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 h
Charging timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 h
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers290.8 mm272 mm
DepthDiffers50.7 mm139 mm
HeightDiffers121.5 mm166 mm
WeightDiffers670 g534 g
Packaging contentidentical
Battery charger includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDMI, USB Type-C
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5220 mAh
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers319 mm220 mm
Package heightDiffers152.8 mm107 mm
Package weightDiffers1.62 kg1.7 kg
Package widthDiffers153 mm220 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Introduction yearKnown for one2025Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, UKCA
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9504500000

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