Recording summary · October 2023
why i HATE the ROG Ally
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Overview
Daniel switched back to using his gaming laptop over the recently purchased ROG Ally, finding the laptop more powerful, enjoyable, and practical for everyday computing and gaming.
The ROG Ally struggles with demanding titles such as Cities: Skylines 2, crashes when launching Burnout Paradise, and produces worse microphone and display quality with external peripherals than the laptop.
Although the ROG Ally performs well for casual controller games like Lies of P, concerns remain over its £500 cost, short battery life, and inability to replace a heavy 17-inch laptop for travel.
Themes
Comparison of external monitor visual output and peripheral audio fidelity between the ROG Ally and the gaming laptop.
Gaming performance across both devices on titles including Rainbow Six, Cities: Skylines 2, Lies of P, and Burnout Paradise.
Evaluation of productivity workflows and content creation, including live streaming and video editing, on the ROG Ally.
ROG Ally hardware factors, including battery limitations, controller ergonomics, and built-in screen usability.
Travel packing challenges and the trade-offs of portable gaming versus carrying a bulky 17-inch laptop and power brick.
Developments
Daniel purchased the ROG Ally one to two weeks prior.
Daniel returned to using his gaming laptop instead of the ROG Ally.
Burnout Paradise crashed upon launch on the ROG Ally.
Uncertainties & gaps
The exact reason the external monitor display and microphone audio appear and sound inferior when connected to the ROG Ally despite identical settings.
The specific cause of Burnout Paradise crashing upon launch on the ROG Ally.
Whether Daniel can travel solely with the ROG Ally rather than bringing the gaming laptop.