Zotac, a company I’d normally associate with custom graphics cards, just launched a teaser for a new gaming handheld. That’s perhaps not surprising considering Steam Deck rivals are the in thing right now, but leaked specs suggest it’ll go the extra mile compared to the ROG Ally, Legion Go, and MSI Claw. In fact, its apparent qualities almost match one of my favorite premium portable PCs out there, particularly when it comes to its choice of APU and OLED screen combo.
The race is more like a dance, with the maintaining its belle of the ball status while other portable PCs dance around it. Ultimately, deciding which system to shuffle with comes down to both budget and requirements, as most devices boast different qualities to entice you with. Looking for a larger screen? The might be your jam.
Care more about ergonomics? The has you covered. Even frame rate chasers can get in on the action with a premium option like the . Zotac’s recent Computex 2024 isn’t enough on its own to answer the question of “who is this for?” However, as with all upcoming gaming tech releases, specs have seemingly already leaked out into the wild.
Shared by , the list suggests the device will pair the usual 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD combo with an Ryzen 7 8840 APU – a chip that’s a generation ahead of the ROG Ally’s Z1 Extreme processor. It’ll also apparently come armed with a 7-inch 120Hz AMOLED touchscreen, helping it trade visual blows with the Deck’s 90Hz OLED display. Extra pr.
