The New Rog Ali X: A Mid-Generation Upgrade

The new Rog Ali X is now available for pre-order at $799, marking a significant update to the original Rog Ali. While it's not exactly a version 2, but rather a mid-generation upgrade, the Rog Ali X brings some notable changes and improvements to the table.

One of the most noticeable differences between the new and old models is the color scheme. The Rog Ali X now comes in black, making it easier to distinguish from its predecessor. Additionally, the shape has been slightly rounded, and the handles are just a bit deeper, according to Asus, providing a more comfortable playing experience. The buttons on the stick have also been rearranged, with a slight slant to them that makes them easier to use. Furthermore, the macro buttons have been miniaturized to prevent accidental touches on the back of the controller.

The joysticks on the new Rog Ali X are also more durable, rated for 5 million cycles, compared to 2 million on the original model. The d-pad has received a minor improvement as well, with a slight increase in precision. In terms of display, the Rog Ali X still features a 7-inch full HD screen with 500 nits brightness and a 120Hz refresh rate. Unfortunately, Asus has not adopted OLED technology for this latest iteration.

One area where the new Rog Ali X has made significant strides is battery life. The device now boasts double the capacity of its predecessor, with an estimated 80Wh battery. This increase in power has allowed Asus to reduce the weight of the controller by just 0.15 pounds without compromising performance. To accommodate this increased capacity, the new controller features upgraded thermals and fans that are 23% smaller than before. These advancements have resulted in a noticeable decrease in temperatures during extended gaming sessions.

The Rog Ali X also comes with improved cooling, allowing it to run at lower temperatures on longer sessions. This has been made possible by the use of advanced thermal management systems and materials. In addition to these hardware upgrades, Asus has also upgraded the RAM on the new controller to 24GB of GDDR6 memory, paired with the AMD Ryzen Zen 2 processor.

The performance difference between the old and new models is noticeable when playing AAA titles. According to Asus, the experience will be smoother and more responsive compared to the previous version. The company attributes this improvement to its focus on user feedback, which has allowed them to identify areas where they can improve and implement changes accordingly.

One notable feature of the Rog Ali X is its improved storage capabilities. While it still uses the same M.2 2280 interface as its predecessor, Asus has doubled the storage capacity to 1TB. This increased storage means that users will have more space for their games, programs, and data. Furthermore, the M.2 interface remains easily upgradeable, allowing users to swap out their storage with new, faster options.

Another significant improvement on the new Rog Ali X is its connectivity. The controller now features two Type-C ports, one of which still supports USB 3.2, while the other boasts Thunderbolt 4 capabilities. This allows users to connect their console or PC directly to the controller using a high-speed cable. Additionally, users can now easily access external GPUs and SD cards without worrying about compatibility issues.

In conclusion, the new Rog Ali X is an upgrade worth considering for anyone looking to improve their gaming experience. With its improved display, battery life, and performance capabilities, this mid-generation model offers significant improvements over its predecessor. Whether you're a casual gamer or a hardcore enthusiast, the Rog Ali X is sure to deliver a satisfying experience that will keep you engaged for hours on end.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enthis is a new Rog Ali X it's $799 you can go and pre-order it now and it B life as one of your biggest concerns on the first Rog then Asus might have just picked it for you this isn't exactly the Rog Ali 2 but more of an Ali 1.5 because there are some nice updates but equally a lot of what you already have and know is back again for round two one of the biggest notable changes you can see just by looking at the new Alli X is that this one actually comes in Black so you can tell the difference between the original and the new Ali X but there are a few other changes here as well the shape is slightly rounder and it has just slightly deeper handles the Asus say is more comfortable when playing the buttons in the stick have been rearranged and those triggers now have a very slight slant to them making them a bit easier to use and if you ever had any of those accidental touches on the back of the r with those macro buttons they've now been made just a little bit smaller I mentioned those joysticks and they've actually been replaced with more durable ones and these are rated for 5 million Cycles to last year's 2 million that d-pad has minor Improvement as well and it's now just a little bit more precise what heart of the Rog Ally X is no different to the original Rog Ally is that display in fact is it exactly the same as what we got on last year's there was a lot of talk before the Ali ex that we might see an OLED Bion of this to match up with things like this steam deck but sadly we don't get OLED this time it's still a 7in full HD 500 nits display and we have that 120 HZ refresh rate let's talk about something though that has changed but way there something that we wanted and needed and now we do get that double the battery capacity at 80 wat hours and it doesn't necessarily mean that we're going to get double am of play time but we're hoping that this can actually translate to that because all we need is just a bit of better battery line even though we get a bigger battery it only weighs 0.15 heavier than the original but it doesn't really seem much heavier there is upgraded thermals though inside of this to accommodate for that new battery and actually the fans are 23% smaller it also has 24% better Air volume but essentially what this means according to Asus it just runs 6° cooler overall on longer sessions we also now get some updated Ram as well so it's now gone to 24 GB and we also have the AMD Ry and Z1 extreme and overall what Asus have said here is that the experience when playing AAA titles it's just going to be a little bit smoother than we had on last year's Asus said that the Ali X was designed with a user feedback at its heart so double storage over the original is now 1 tbte and it's also m.2 2280 which means that it's easily upgradeable and overall it's just a little bit cheaper than the original 2230 if you wanted to upgrade it yourself one of the biggest requests that people had on the RG Ali was just better USB ports and now we do have them because there are two of them and the RG XG mobile interface has gone and it's being replaced with two type- C ports which one of them is still USB 3.2 and the other is a thunderbolt four port which basically means you can now use your external gpus the SD card if you had a issues on that first one you shouldn't have it now on the all X cuz it's been improved every so slightly so fingers crossed if you put your SD card in this it will actually last that's about everything for the Alli X is $799 you can just go off and pre-order that now and it will start shipping at the end of July but let me know what you think about this new Rog liix again not a version two kind of like a version 1.5 do you think of Asus do enough here let me know in the comments below before you head off as well just make sure you subscribe to the Android authority YouTube channel and I will see you in the next video the endthis is a new Rog Ali X it's $799 you can go and pre-order it now and it B life as one of your biggest concerns on the first Rog then Asus might have just picked it for you this isn't exactly the Rog Ali 2 but more of an Ali 1.5 because there are some nice updates but equally a lot of what you already have and know is back again for round two one of the biggest notable changes you can see just by looking at the new Alli X is that this one actually comes in Black so you can tell the difference between the original and the new Ali X but there are a few other changes here as well the shape is slightly rounder and it has just slightly deeper handles the Asus say is more comfortable when playing the buttons in the stick have been rearranged and those triggers now have a very slight slant to them making them a bit easier to use and if you ever had any of those accidental touches on the back of the r with those macro buttons they've now been made just a little bit smaller I mentioned those joysticks and they've actually been replaced with more durable ones and these are rated for 5 million Cycles to last year's 2 million that d-pad has minor Improvement as well and it's now just a little bit more precise what heart of the Rog Ally X is no different to the original Rog Ally is that display in fact is it exactly the same as what we got on last year's there was a lot of talk before the Ali ex that we might see an OLED Bion of this to match up with things like this steam deck but sadly we don't get OLED this time it's still a 7in full HD 500 nits display and we have that 120 HZ refresh rate let's talk about something though that has changed but way there something that we wanted and needed and now we do get that double the battery capacity at 80 wat hours and it doesn't necessarily mean that we're going to get double am of play time but we're hoping that this can actually translate to that because all we need is just a bit of better battery line even though we get a bigger battery it only weighs 0.15 heavier than the original but it doesn't really seem much heavier there is upgraded thermals though inside of this to accommodate for that new battery and actually the fans are 23% smaller it also has 24% better Air volume but essentially what this means according to Asus it just runs 6° cooler overall on longer sessions we also now get some updated Ram as well so it's now gone to 24 GB and we also have the AMD Ry and Z1 extreme and overall what Asus have said here is that the experience when playing AAA titles it's just going to be a little bit smoother than we had on last year's Asus said that the Ali X was designed with a user feedback at its heart so double storage over the original is now 1 tbte and it's also m.2 2280 which means that it's easily upgradeable and overall it's just a little bit cheaper than the original 2230 if you wanted to upgrade it yourself one of the biggest requests that people had on the RG Ali was just better USB ports and now we do have them because there are two of them and the RG XG mobile interface has gone and it's being replaced with two type- C ports which one of them is still USB 3.2 and the other is a thunderbolt four port which basically means you can now use your external gpus the SD card if you had a issues on that first one you shouldn't have it now on the all X cuz it's been improved every so slightly so fingers crossed if you put your SD card in this it will actually last that's about everything for the Alli X is $799 you can just go off and pre-order that now and it will start shipping at the end of July but let me know what you think about this new Rog liix again not a version two kind of like a version 1.5 do you think of Asus do enough here let me know in the comments below before you head off as well just make sure you subscribe to the Android authority YouTube channel and I will see you in the next video the end\n"