Why I Regret Buying the ROG Ally

For Christmas travel from Thailand to the UK, the Ally’s case and accessories nearly match a gaming laptop’s bulk. It runs ultra-settings gaming smoothly but loses about half its battery in 30 minutes, limiting untethered play to an hour. Awkward controls, one USB-C port, and a tiny screen make Rainbow Six cumbersome; he plans returning or selling the Ally.

He again seeks an all-purpose solution, then rejects it after practical compromises become clear.