A limited-time deal on Woot has brought the Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme handheld gaming PC down to $423.99. This price is achieved by applying a 20% off coupon code, "CHEERS," at checkout for first-time Woot customers, with an additional 30% discount available for those new to the platform. Amazon Prime members can benefit from free shipping, while others will incur a $5 delivery fee. The refurbished unit comes with a 90-day warranty from Woot.
While released in 2023, the ROG Ally with the Z1 Extreme processor remains a potent option in the handheld gaming market. This configuration features an AMD Zen 4 based Z1 Extreme CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Its performance generally surpasses that of APUs found in similarly priced competitors like the Steam Deck and Legion Go. Only higher-priced handhelds typically offer more powerful processors than the Z1 Extreme. The device sports a 7-inch display with a 1080p resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
Recent commentary has noted that the ROG Ally's Z1 Extreme configuration offers superior performance for its price point compared to alternatives such as the Steam Deck, suggesting it as a preferred option for some gamers.