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ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — 2023
ASUS

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

2023

84
/ 100
From $699
VS
ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme wins by 1
GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black) — Controller · 2023
GuliKit

GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black)

Controller · 2023

83
/ 100
From $89
Specdex verdict

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme lands at 84 and GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black) at 83. That puts ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme if…

  • ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Store ecosystem
  • ✓Cross-gen compatibility

Pick GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (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

Games

GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black)

Compared on the games sub-score

GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black) leads on games (86 vs 82).

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

GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black) more score per dollar ($89 vs $699).

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme 84
vs
83 GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black)

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
84
performance 84
games 82
features 82
value 82
GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black)
83
performance 83
games 86
features 81
value 82

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme versus GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black) — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black)
Release year
2023
2023
Type
—
Controller
Color
—
Black

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

Pros
  • +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • +Store ecosystem
  • +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
  • −Storage expansion pricey
  • −Dashboard UX ages
  • −Subscription required for online

GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (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 Z1 Extreme vs GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black)

Which is better, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black)? +

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme worth the price? +

At $699, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in performance.

Is GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black) worth the price? +

At $89, GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in games.

Does ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (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 better for games, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black)? +

GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black) — leads on games (86 vs 82). Compared on the games sub-score.

Which is the better value, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black)? +

GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black) — more score per dollar ($89 vs $699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.