The ROG Xbox Ally X is now available, and many are interested in how the console compares to the Nintendo Switch 2 in terms of graphics, performance, and battery life.
In terms of image quality, the ROG Xbox Ally X uses AMD FSR to upscale to native resolution, while the Nintendo Switch 2 may utilize NVIDIA DLSS, giving it an advantage. The video shows that in games like Hogwarts Legacy, Cyberpunk 2077, Star Wars Outlaws, and Hitman World of Assassination, details are rendered better on the Switch 2, although the Xbox Ally X runs games at higher graphics settings.
In terms of performance, the Ally X wins in most of the mentioned games, providing a noticeably higher fps, except for Star Wars Outlaws, where the Switch 2 performs slightly better due to an optimized port with unique settings.
Loading times are faster on the Ally X, usually by 4–5 seconds, except for Cyberpunk 2077, where the Switch 2 is slower by 17 seconds. Loading speed is also higher on the Xbox.
Regarding startup time, the Switch 2 starts approximately 6 seconds faster, and rebooting takes 35 seconds less.
As for the battery: in light games, the Switch 2 lasts about 3.5 hours, while the Ally X lasts 4.38 hours at 25W and 5.02 hours at 17W. In heavy games, the Switch 2 lasts 2.07 hours, while the Ally X lasts 1.59 hours at 25W and 3.03 hours at 17W.
In conclusion, the ROG Xbox Ally X is more powerful but costs more than twice as much as the Switch 2. DLSS helps Nintendo deliver a sharper image, but fps, loading times, and battery life are better on the Xbox.
