Can you charge an ROG Ally X with any 65W USB-C PD (PPS) charger?

Worked out from the manufacturers’ specifications. Have a different charger? Pick it below the answer.

Answer
Yes, standard speed

It charges at normal speed. Fast charging needs 100 W or more.

Power delivered65 W of 100 W max
0 Wfast: 100 W
0 → 50%
~43 min
0 → 100%
~2 h 5 min

Estimated from the official battery capacity and the power this pair agrees on, with the device idle.

Try another charger

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How long to 50% with each charger

Shorter bar is faster. The highlighted row is the charger on this page.

Apple 140W USB-C
100 W · full speed
~28 min
Any 100W USB-C PD (PPS)
100 W · full speed
~28 min
Apple 96W USB-C
96 W · standard
~29 min
Apple 70W USB-C
70 W · standard
~40 min
ASUS ROG 65W
65 W · standard
~43 min
Any 65W USB-C PD (PPS)
65 W · standard
~43 min
Anker 715 (Nano II 65W)
65 W · standard
~43 min
Apple 40W Dynamic (60W Max)
60 W · slow
~47 min
Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter
60 W · slow
~47 min
Samsung 45W Super Fast 2.0
45 W · slow
~1 h 5 min
Google 45W USB-C
45 W · slow
~1 h 5 min
Steam Deck 45W
45 W · slow
~1 h 5 min
UGREEN Nexode Pro 45W (Smart Display)
45 W · slow
~1 h 5 min
Apple 35W Dual USB-C
35 W · slow
~1 h 20 min
Apple 30W USB-C
30 W · slow
~1 h 35 min
Google 30W USB-C
30 W · slow
~1 h 35 min
Samsung 25W Super Fast
25 W · slow
~1 h 55 min
Apple 20W USB-C
20 W · slow
~2 h 20 min

Want it faster?

Full speed needs 100 W or more. These chargers get there:

Any 100W USB-C PD (PPS)100 W · 0–50% ~28 minApple 140W USB-C100 W · 0–50% ~28 min

ROG Ally X charging specs

Fast charging needs
100 W
Max input (approx.)
100 W
In the box
65W
Battery
80 Wh
Any 65W USB-C PD (PPS)
65 W · USB-C · PPS

Sources: ASUS: ROG Ally X (2024) specs · ASUS: ROG Ally vs ROG Ally X · USB-IF: USB Power Delivery. Checked 2026-10-17.

Quick answers

Is it safe to charge the ROG Ally X with the Any 65W USB-C PD (PPS)?

Yes. USB Power Delivery negotiates power, so the ROG Ally X only takes what it can handle and the charger only gives what it can supply. A weaker charger is slower, not dangerous.

How many watts does the ROG Ally X need for fast charging?

100 W or more. Ships with a 65W adapter in most regions and accepts USB-C chargers up to 100W.

How long does the ROG Ally X take to charge with the Any 65W USB-C PD (PPS)?

About 43 min to 50% and 2 h 5 min to full, estimated with the device idle.

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