Recording summary · October 2023
The ROG Ally vs Steam Deck - Which is better？
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Overview
Daniel compares the ROG Ally to the Steam Deck, concluding that the ROG Ally outperforms and surpasses the Steam Deck across hardware layout, operating system flexibility, and gaming performance.
Daniel prefers the design and controls of the ROG Ally, specifically its white-and-black styling, diagonal thumbstick orientation, and two back paddles compared to the Steam Deck's horizontal thumbsticks and four back paddles.
The ROG Ally's Windows 11 operating system is preferred over Linux-based SteamOS due to compatibility with applications such as Streamlabs, third-party game stores, and native access to Xbox Game Pass without sidebooting.
The ROG Ally's Command Center and Armory Crate provide performance modes, real-time hardware monitoring, screen recording capabilities, and customizable shortcut commands.
Gaming performance on the ROG Ally reaches up to 120 FPS in Rainbow Six on ultra settings and maintains ultra settings effectively in Elden Ring.
Themes
Hardware layout and design comparison between the ROG Ally and the Steam Deck.
Operating system features, software compatibility, and store access differences between Windows 11 and SteamOS.
Built-in software tools including Command Center, Armory Crate, and performance monitoring.
Gaming frame rates and performance benchmarks across titles like Rainbow Six and Elden Ring.
Developments
Daniel tests Rainbow Six on ultra settings on the ROG Ally, reaching up to 120 FPS, and evaluates Elden Ring gameplay.
A camera flicker occurs when opening the on-screen keyboard during testing.
Uncertainties & gaps
The exact cause of the camera flicker when opening the on-screen keyboard, the identity of an in-game shooter, and the origin of an audible beeping sound remain unknown.