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ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH015W vs Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 24identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH015W has 3.4 h more battery life (max) than the Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (9.9 h vs 6.5 h). The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH015W has 53 W more USB Type-C required charging power (max) than the Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (65 W vs 12 W). The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH015W has 42.5 W more USB Type-C required charging power (min) than the Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (45 W vs 2.5 W). Only the Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition has video game included. Only the Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition has AC adapter included.

  • Platform
    • ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH015W:ASUS ROG Ally
    • Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition:Nintendo Switch 2
  • Gaming control technology
    • ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH015W:Analogue
    • Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition:Analogue / Digital
  • Display
    • ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH015W:IPS
    • Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition:LCD
  • Display diagonal
    • ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH015W:17.8 cm (7")
    • Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition:20.1 cm (7.9")
  • Storage media type
    • ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH015W:SSD
    • Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition:Flash
  • Built-in memory capacity
    • ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH015W:1 TB
    • Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition:256 GB
  • Compatible memory cards
    • ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH015W:MicroSD (TransFlash)
    • Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition:MicroSD Express
  • Wi-Fi standards
    • ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH015W:Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
    • Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

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Comparison of ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA-NH015W, Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
95 specifications
Performance1 differ
PlatformDiffersASUS ROG AllyNintendo Switch 2
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GyroscopeYesYes
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor architectureKnown for oneAMD 3x Zen 5, 5x Zen 5cUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for oneAMD Ryzen AI Z2 ExtremeUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one2000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics processorKnown for oneAMD Radeon GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one24000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeKnown for oneLPDDR5xUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindowsUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system versionKnown for one11 HomeUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Gaming control technologyDiffersAnalogueAnalogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttonsDiffersD-pad, Menu button, View buttonD-pad, Home button, Menu button, Power button
Analog thumbsticksYesYes
Shoulder buttonsYesYes
Volume controlButtonsButtons
Reflex vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Detachable control elementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Buttons quantityKnown for one17Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour nameKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
DisplayDiffersIPSLCD
Display diagonalDiffers17.8 cm (7")20.1 cm (7.9")
TouchscreenYesYes
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
External display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
Display brightnessKnown for one500 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPS-LevelUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Storage media typeDiffersSSDFlash
Built-in memory capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD Express
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 TB
SSD interfaceKnown for onePCI Express 4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Frequency bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB portYesYes
USB connector typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB ports quantity22
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Multimediaidentical
Built-in cameraNoNo
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Noise cancelingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Power3 differ
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery typeBuilt-inBuilt-in
Battery life (max)Differs9.9 h6.5 h
Charging timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 h
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Differs65 W12 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Differs45 W2.5 W
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one80 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
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%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers290 mm272 mm
DepthDiffers121 mm13.9 mm
HeightDiffers50.9 mm116 mm
WeightDiffers715 g534 g
Packaging content2 differ
Video game includedDiffersNoYes
Games includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePokémon Legends: Z-A: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
AC adapter includedDiffersNoYes
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
Bundled softwareKnown for oneXbox Game Pass Ultimate 3 months (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5220 mAh
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVietnam
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, UKCA

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