Enthusiast Upgrades Asus ROG Ally with High-Capacity Battery from ROG Strix G15

The creator of the YouTube channel Miner TechTips showcased a method for enhancing the battery life of the portable gaming console Asus ROG Ally. He successfully swapped out the device’s standard battery for a more powerful one from the ROG Strix G15 laptop.

This enthusiast worked with the original Asus ROG Ally model, which came equipped with a 40 Wh battery. He replaced it with a 90 Wh battery from the ROG Strix G15, which necessitated some structural modifications. In particular, the blogger had to design and 3D print a new rear casing panel, as well as make adjustments to the SSD mount.

According to Miner TechTips, post-modification, the console’s battery life in resource-intensive games extended from 1-1.5 hours to 3-4 hours. However, the weight of the device also increased from 670 grams to 813 grams.

The blogger noted that his experiment highlights the potential of portable gaming systems and suggests that they could achieve even better battery performance with higher-capacity batteries from manufacturers.

In March, Jsaux introduced a battery replacement kit for the Asus ROG Ally, aimed at enhancing the device’s battery life. The company offers an alternative battery with a capacity of 65 Wh, which is 50% more than the standard version. The kit is priced at $80.