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ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA vs Nintendo Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 21identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA has 53 W more USB Type-C required charging power (max) than the Nintendo Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller (65 W vs 12 W). The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA has 42.5 W more USB Type-C required charging power (min) than the Nintendo Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller (45 W vs 2.5 W). The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA has 17 mm more width than the Nintendo Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller (289 mm vs 272 mm). Only the Nintendo Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller has AC adapter included. Platform: ASUS ROG Xbox Ally on the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA, Nintendo Switch 2 on the Nintendo Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller.

  • Platform
    • ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA:ASUS ROG Xbox Ally
    • Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller:Nintendo Switch 2
  • Gaming control technology
    • ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA:Analogue
    • Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller:Analogue / Digital
  • Display
    • ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA:LED
    • Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller:LCD
  • Display diagonal
    • ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA:17.8 cm (7")
    • Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller:20.1 cm (7.9")
  • Built-in memory capacity
    • ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA:1 TB
    • Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller:256 GB
  • Wi-Fi standards
    • ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA:Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
    • Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • USB Type-C required charging power (max)
    • ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA:65 W
    • Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller:12 W
  • USB Type-C required charging power (min)
    • ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA:45 W
    • Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller:2.5 W

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Comparison of ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA, Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller
90 specifications
Performance1 differ
PlatformDiffersASUS ROG Xbox AllyNintendo Switch 2
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 one3300 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
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
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Buttons quantityKnown for one17Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour nameKnown for oneBlackUnknown — 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")
TouchscreenYesYes
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 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
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
Storage2 differ
Storage media typeKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in memory capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for onePCI Express 4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 TB
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
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 portYesYes
USB connector typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
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
Multimediaidentical
Built-in cameraNoNo
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Power2 differ
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery typeBuilt-inBuilt-in
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
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers289 mm272 mm
DepthDiffers113 mm139 mm
HeightDiffers50 mm166 mm
WeightDiffers689 g534 g
Packaging content1 differ
Video game includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers319 mm413 mm
Package heightDiffers152.8 mm206 mm
Package weightDiffers1.67 kg604 g
Package widthDiffers153 mm305 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 source9504 5000 00

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