8BitDo
8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black)
Controller · 2022
86
/ 100
From $69
VS
ASUS ROG Ally X wins by 3
ASUS
ASUS ROG Ally X
Z1 Extreme · 7″ 120Hz · 80Wh battery
89
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict
ASUS ROG Ally X takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) lands at 86 and ASUS ROG Ally X at 89. That puts ASUS ROG Ally X ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Pick ASUS ROG Ally X if…
- ✓80 Wh battery — longest in handheld class
- ✓24 GB LPDDR5X-7500
- ✓Genuine Windows compatibility
8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) 86
vs 89 ASUS ROG Ally X
Score breakdown
8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black)
86 performance 86
games 86
features 84
value 82
library 0
ASUS ROG Ally X
89 performance 92
games 0
features 90
value 88
library 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) | ASUS ROG Ally X |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Controller | — |
| Color | Black | — |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| CPU | — | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
| GPU | — | RDNA 3, 12 CUs |
| RAM | — | 24 GB LPDDR5X-7500 |
| Storage | — | 1 TB M.2 2280 |
| Display | — | 7″ IPS, 120Hz, 1080p |
| Battery | — | 80 Wh |
| Weight | — | 678 g |
8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black)
Pros
- +Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- +Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- +Cross-platform compatibility
Cons
- −Battery replacement paid on some
- −Software dependency
- −Stick drift still possible (non-Hall)
ASUS ROG Ally X
Pros
- +80 Wh battery — longest in handheld class
- +24 GB LPDDR5X-7500
- +Genuine Windows compatibility
Cons
- −Windows handheld UX still rough
- −678 g — heavier than Steam Deck OLED
- −No OLED option
FAQ: 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) vs ASUS ROG Ally X
Which is better, 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) or ASUS ROG Ally X? +
ASUS ROG Ally X scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) worth the price? +
At $69, 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.
Is ASUS ROG Ally X worth the price? +
At $799, ASUS ROG Ally X delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in performance.
Does 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) or ASUS ROG Ally X last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.