ASUS launched the ROG Ally handheld gaming console last month. It competes against the Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, and Razr Edge. Now, the ASUS ROG Ally has undergone JerryRigEverything’s comprehensive durability tests Read on to know how it fairs.
ASUS ROG Ally durability test
Zack reveals that right after he starts a game, the dual fans inside the ASUS ROG Ally start spinning and within minutes the screen gets hot as well as the air coming out of the fans becomes uncomfortable. This is likely a temperature issue that might be fixed via an update in the near future. The YouTuber proceeds to a scratch test where the handheld console develops scratches at level 6 and deeper grooves at level 7. The device has Gorilla Glass Victus and there is also a DXC coating on the top to reduce glares. The latter changes the bright White color of the desk lamp to a slightly Yellower shade reducing reflections.
Zack says that the rear strip on the ROG Ally is illuminated but it is simply a color-changing holographic sticker. The YouTuber then moves to check the durability of the handheld gaming console’s body with his knife. He begins with a joystick that is quite grippy and coated with rubber ensuring long-term durability. The direction controller, menu buttons, and trigger pads are all made up of plastic which is easily prone to scratches. The ABXY buttons on the right side of the handheld console are also prone to scratches, however, the letters are under a transparent layer. Notably, the ‘Y’ button got stuck when pushed harder and had to be rotated which is quite uncommon.
The RGB holographic logo at the bottom corner also gets scratched and the colorful strip on the back panel can also be removed but Zack says that it won’t come out on its own. The ASUS ROG Ally withstands flames for just 3 seconds after which the part of the screen becomes Black. Normally, it takes 10 seconds to restore the dead pixels but the device takes a bit longer because it is quite hot.
Lastly, Zack tries to bend the ASUS ROG Ally with an ample amount of pressure. When bending from the back side, both edges of the device are seen separating at the corner. The handheld gaming console is then bent from the front side but it refuses to snap. However, the separation of the device seems a little concerning.
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