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ASUS ROG Ally X — Z1 Extreme · 7″ 120Hz · 80Wh battery
ASUS

ASUS ROG Ally X

Z1 Extreme · 7″ 120Hz · 80Wh battery

89
/ 100
From $799
VS
Sony DualSense Edge (Black) wins by 3
Sony DualSense Edge (Black) — Controller · 2023
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
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

Tie

Compared on the performance sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Sony DualSense Edge (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony DualSense Edge (Black) more score per dollar ($199 vs $799).

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

ASUS ROG Ally X versus Sony DualSense Edge (Black) — full spec comparison
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.

Which is the better value, ASUS ROG Ally X or Sony DualSense Edge (Black)? +

Sony DualSense Edge (Black) — more score per dollar ($199 vs $799). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.