ASUS
ASUS ROG Ally X
Z1 Extreme · 7″ 120Hz · 80Wh battery
89
/ 100
From $799
VS
Sony DualSense Edge (Black) wins by 3
Sony
Sony DualSense Edge (Black)
Controller · 2023
92
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict
Sony DualSense Edge (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Ally X lands at 89 and Sony DualSense Edge (Black) at 92. That puts Sony DualSense Edge (Black) ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ASUS ROG Ally X if…
- ✓80 Wh battery — longest in handheld class
- ✓24 GB LPDDR5X-7500
- ✓Genuine Windows compatibility
Pick Sony DualSense Edge (Black) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
ASUS ROG Ally X 89
vs 92 Sony DualSense Edge (Black)
Score breakdown
ASUS ROG Ally X
89 performance 92
library 92
features 90
value 88
games 0
Sony DualSense Edge (Black)
92 performance 92
library 0
features 90
value 82
games 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Ally X | Sony DualSense Edge (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Type | — | Controller |
| Color | — | Black |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
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
Sony DualSense Edge (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)
FAQ: ASUS ROG Ally X vs Sony DualSense Edge (Black)
Which is better, ASUS ROG Ally X or Sony DualSense Edge (Black)? +
Sony DualSense Edge (Black) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASUS ROG Ally X worth the price? +
At $799, ASUS ROG Ally X delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in performance.
Is Sony DualSense Edge (Black) worth the price? +
At $199, Sony DualSense Edge (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in performance.
Does ASUS ROG Ally X or Sony DualSense Edge (Black) 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.