Asus ROG Ally: Power in your palms

Ever since the original Steam Deck dropped in 2021, there's been a noticeable surge in the demand for handheld computers, all thanks to the rise of the on-the-go, mobile lifestyle. Officially released this year, Asus's ROG Ally jumps into the ring as a strong

 contender among handheld gaming consoles like the Steam Deck, Lenovo Legion Go, and Aya Neo - promising a feature-packed mobile gaming experience with considerable computational muscle. But the main question remains: how does it hold up?

 In our hands-on review, we took the brand new Asus ROG Ally for a spin, digging into its build and performance. Does it go the distance, and is that hefty BDT 89,900 price tag justified? Let's find out.

Size and weight

The first thing that hit us upon initial inspection was the deceptive dimension of the device.

 While still small enough to be comfortably navigated with both hands, the device is larger than expected; measuring in at 11 inches with a display real estate of 7 inches. The size of the display feels proportionate enough to allow users to see details with sufficient clarity.

 However, over long periods of usage, some users might find the weight of the 608-gram device to be a little