ASUS ROG Ally X vs Retroid Pocket 5 – Emulation, Battery, Price (2025)

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ASUS ROG Ally X handheld gaming device.
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ASUS ROG Ally X
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Mar 15, 2025|~$799
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Retroid Pocket 5 handheld gaming device.
Retroid Pocket 5
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Nov 15, 2024|~$219
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Key Advantages

ROG Ally X

  • Runs Modern PC games well; Pocket 5 often supports up to Switch
  • 50% longer average battery life (7.5h vs 5.0h)
  • More fluid 120Hz screen (on IPS LCD).
  • 27% larger screen.

Pocket 5

  • 27% sharper screen (higher PPI).
  • 59% lighter (280g vs 678g)
  • 50% smaller footprint (W x H), and 48% thinner.
  • $580 cheaper

Detailed Comparison

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