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ASUS ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA vs Nintendo Switch portable game console

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 11identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA has 2,032 MHz more processor frequency than the Nintendo Switch portable game console (2800 MHz vs 768 MHz). The Nintendo Switch portable game console has 4 more processor cores than the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA (8 vs 4). The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA has 12,000 MB more internal memory than the Nintendo Switch portable game console (16000 MB vs 4000 MB). Only the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA has touchscreen. Only the Nintendo Switch portable game console has built-in camera.

  • Platform
    • ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA:ASUS ROG Xbox Ally
    • Switch portable game console:Nintendo Switch
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA:2800 MHz
    • Switch portable game console:768 MHz
  • Processor cores
    • ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA:4
    • Switch portable game console:8
  • Internal memory
    • ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA:16000 MB
    • Switch portable game console:4000 MB
  • Product colour
    • ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA:White
    • Switch portable game console:Grey
  • Display
    • ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA:LED
    • Switch portable game console:LCD
  • Display diagonal
    • ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA:17.8 cm (7")
    • Switch portable game console:15.8 cm (6.2")
  • Touchscreen
    • ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA:Yes
    • Switch portable game console:No

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Comparison of ROG Xbox Ally RC73YA, Switch
89 specifications
Performance4 differ
PlatformDiffersASUS ROG Xbox AllyNintendo Switch
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 frequencyDiffers2800 MHz768 MHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresDiffers48
Processor threadsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics processorKnown for oneAMD Radeon GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryDiffers16000 MB4000 MB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneLPDDR5xUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one6400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeYesYes
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindowsUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system versionKnown for oneWindows 11 HomeUnknown — not stated by the source
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Motion sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey
Gaming control technologyAnalogue / DigitalAnalogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttonsDiffersD-pad, Menu button, View buttonD-pad
Analog thumbsticksKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Shoulder buttonsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Volume controlKnown for oneButtonsUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour nameKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Display4 differ
DisplayDiffersLEDLCD
Display diagonalDiffers17.8 cm (7")15.8 cm (6.2")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Display brightnessKnown for one500 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
Second displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storage1 differ
Storage media typeKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in memory capacityDiffers512 GB32 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for onePCI Express 4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXCMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 TB
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.44.1
Frequency bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4/5 GHz
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB portYesYes
USB versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
USB ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMIKnown 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
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in cameraDiffersNoYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneBatteryUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneBuilt-inUnknown — 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 Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 mm239 mm
DepthDiffers50.7 mm102 mm
HeightDiffers121.5 mm14 mm
WeightDiffers670 g1.12 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Video game includedNoNo
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDMI
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Introduction yearKnown for one2025Unknown — not stated by the source
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%
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4310 mAh
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95045000
Packaging dataidentical
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.59 kg
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 mm

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