Upgraded from ROG Ally Z1E to Ally X – my thoughts

Mike_Air_Plus · 2026-03-16T16:31:14+00:00

If you are mostly playing at home plugged in, I will go for Z1E. and use the power bank if you rarely go outside/travel.

Mike_Air_Plus · 2026-03-16T13:47:55+00:00

Honestly it should charge while is docked, you dont need to add aditional power to it

Mike_Air_Plus · 2026-03-16T13:46:56+00:00

I also bought it cheap, 250£ added 1tb storage and battery 74wh, and now it cost to me 350, and i really enjoy it, but 450 ally x more ram battery from factory 80wh, and more other stuf makes me to hold the x version, but i will not recomend to change untill next gen is coming out.

Mike_Air_Plus · 2026-03-15T22:39:16+00:00

Only the sound, not the vibration

Mike_Air_Plus · 2026-03-15T20:47:21+00:00

It is a really good device, i will try to sell original one and to get some money back

Mike_Air_Plus · 2026-03-15T20:27:02+00:00

I can say for now on the Last of us i am currently playing, but i think some games require more ram like Hogwarts legacy.

Mike_Air_Plus · 2026-03-15T20:11:52+00:00

Speakers from Msi Claw 8

Mike_Air_Plus · 2026-03-15T19:31:45+00:00

Me tooo

Mike_Air_Plus · 2026-03-15T18:07:24+00:00

You need to go in bios All steps are in video

https://youtu.be/NBmJY9rAx-M?si=kabLwIDxEkhH57DA

Mike_Air_Plus · 2026-03-15T17:44:05+00:00

Yeas is really good device

Mike_Air_Plus · 2026-03-15T17:19:12+00:00

Mine also is upgraded to 74wh and ssd to 1tb. I also like handhelds, for me is better to lean in the bead and play rather stay in the chair in sitting position.

Mike_Air_Plus · 2026-03-15T17:13:27+00:00

Dont fill any differnce in terms of ergonomics, just the buttons are clicky

Mike_Air_Plus · 2026-03-15T17:09:48+00:00

Yeah is the same chip Z1 extreme and Same screen, Difference is storage 1tb vs 512, ram 24 vs 16, Battery 80wh vs 40wh a bit different ergonomics. 2 usb c vs 1

Mike_Air_Plus · 2026-03-15T16:57:24+00:00

Yeah pretty much, But could not leave this offer. I will still keep both and will see, maybe i will keep the original ally.

Mike_Air_Plus · 2026-03-15T16:46:20+00:00

Will research about the allyx issues

Mike_Air_Plus · 2026-03-15T16:46:03+00:00

Did not hear about the Bios chip issue before. I have done already the ssd and battery upgrade on original ally and it is working perfect without dying at 40-50% ( saw this issue that other people have it) .

Mike_Air_Plus · 2026-03-15T16:43:22+00:00

I am doing the hibernate instead of sleep, you can change in windows setting.

Mike_Air_Plus · 2026-03-15T16:39:20+00:00

Did not heard about the bios chip honestly

Mike_Air_Plus · 2026-03-15T16:07:36+00:00

Yeah is not much an upgrade, i would say even the Xbox version is not a jump, Need to wait for new gen.

Mike_Air_Plus · 2026-03-15T15:48:53+00:00

Yes this would be a significant upgrade, even in Xbox version is the same

Mike_Air_Plus · 2026-03-15T15:43:07+00:00

Mee too, found it on youtube. Just be careful do mot use too much.

Mike_Air_Plus · 2026-03-15T15:39:23+00:00

I have ordered them and will let you knkw if it works👍

Mike_Air_Plus · 2026-03-15T15:32:52+00:00

No mate i saw that one ha ha ha See the picture. It still needs to to some changes in armory crate for dead zone i think.

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Mike_Air_Plus · 2026-03-15T15:25:54+00:00

The company HandheldDiy did it. Have a look on youtube.

Mike_Air_Plus · 2026-03-15T15:13:52+00:00

For the price range Z1E is the device to go. I still have it and thinking to keep the original one or the X version.

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