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| ROG XBOX Ally X20 | Steam Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | ||
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme; 8 cores, 16 threads, 2.0GHz base, up to 5.0GHz, 24MB cache; NPU: AMD XDNA NPU, up to 50 TOPS | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650) (4 nm) |
| GPU (Graphics) | ||
| AI Upscaling | AMD FSR | — |
| Graphics Engine | AMD Radeon Graphics (RDNA 3.5, 16 cores, up to 2.9 GHz) | Adreno 750 |
| GAMING OUTPUT | ||
| Max Resolution | 7.4 inches OLED, HDR, 1920 x 1080 pixels (16:9), 1400 nits (HDR), 600 nits (SDR) | Dual LCD, 2160 x 2160 pixels per eye |
| Optics | — | Pancake lenses; Field of view: Up to 110 degrees (horizontal); IPD: Variable, with dial |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 72Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz, 144Hz (experimental) |
| VRR & HDR | FreeSync Premium Pro, Dolby Vision HDR | — |
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | Expected 2026-10-15 | 2026-09-18 |
| Status | Coming soon; expected 2026-10-15 | Available |
| BODY | ||
| Build | Translucent black front shell with gold accents, transparent rear window over fans/heatsink | Rear-mounted replaceable battery, strap-integrated speakers |
| Dimensions | 300 x 121 x 27.5 ~ 51.3 mm | — |
| Weight | 756 g | 440 g with strap and facial interface (185 g core module alone) |
| MEMORY | ||
| System Memory | 24GB LPDDR5X (dual channel) | 16GB LPDDR5X |
| SOUND | ||
| Audio | 2 speakers with Smart Amplifier, Dolby Atmos; 3.5mm jack: Yes | Dual-driver stereo speakers per ear, integrated into strap; Microphone: Dual microphone array |
| COMMUNICATION | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| HDMI | No (DisplayPort over USB4 Type-C) | No (no DisplayPort or HDMI input; wireless streaming only) |
| USB Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C (Thunderbolt 4 compliant), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C | USB Type-C |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), triple band, 2x2 | Wi-Fi 7, 2x2, dual radios |
| FEATURES | ||
| Security | Fingerprint sensor, Microsoft Pluton | — |
| Tracking | — | Cameras: 6 total (4x monochrome tracking cameras with IR illuminators, 2x interior eye-tracking cameras); Passthrough: Monochrome (color via optional Arcturus Vision camera); Eye Tracking: Yes (Foveated Streaming); Hand Tracking: No |
| BATTERY | ||
| Capacity | 80Wh, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion | 21.6Wh, Li-ion, replaceable |
| Charging Type | 68W AC adapter (20V, 3.4A) | 45W USB-C (charger not included, sold separately) |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| In the Box | ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20 glasses, Pelican Protector Case, dbrand Killswitch; 2 months Xbox Game Pass Premium | Headset, 2 controllers, Wi-Fi 6E adapter, Half-Life: Alyx (no power supply) |
| Launch Price | — | €1,049 (256GB) — Europe; €1,279 (1TB) — Europe |
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,299.99 (24GB+1TB (standalone)), $2,499.99 (24GB+1TB Bundle (with ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20)) (US launch price) | $1,059 (256GB), $1,299 (1TB) (US launch price) |
| Models | RC74XA (RC74XA-X20; bundle RC74XA-TW004W) | — |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,820,000 – ₦3,500,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) | ₦1,482,600 – ₦1,818,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| STORAGE | ||
| Expandable | microSD Express (SD 8.0, PCIe Gen4 x1) | microSD; 1-lane PCIe Gen 4 port, dual 2.5Gbps MIPI camera interface |
| Internal Storage | 1TB; PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD | 256GB, 1TB; UFS |
| CONTROLLER | ||
| Controller | D-pad: Switchable 4-way/8-way D-pad; Joysticks: TMR joysticks; Triggers: Hall Effect analog triggers; Other: 6-axis IMU, assignable grip buttons | Controllers: 2x Steam Frame Controller (gamepad layout: ABXY, D-pad); Thumbsticks: TMR sensors; Sensing: Capacitive on all inputs, 18 infrared LEDs per controller; Controller Battery: 1x AA per controller (approx. 40 hours) |
| PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT | ||
| Backward Compatibility | Windows 11 Home | SteamOS 3 (Linux), with Proton and FEX x86 emulation |
| Game Boost | Cooling: Reworked cooling with four vents | PC streaming: Bundled 6GHz Wi-Fi 6E USB adapter |