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ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — 2023
ASUS

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

2023

84
/ 100
From $699
VS
Nintendo Switch OLED wins by 2
Nintendo Switch OLED — 2021
Nintendo

Nintendo Switch OLED

2021

86
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict

Nintendo Switch OLED takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme lands at 84 and Nintendo Switch OLED at 86. That puts Nintendo Switch OLED ahead by 2 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 Nintendo Switch OLED if…

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

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

Performance

Nintendo Switch OLED

Compared on the performance sub-score

Nintendo Switch OLED leads on performance (86 vs 84).

Games

Nintendo Switch OLED

Compared on the games sub-score

Nintendo Switch OLED leads on games (84 vs 82).

Features

Nintendo Switch OLED

Compared on the features sub-score

Nintendo Switch OLED leads on features (84 vs 82).

Value for money

Nintendo Switch OLED

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Nintendo Switch OLED more score per dollar ($349 vs $699).

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme 84
vs
86 Nintendo Switch OLED

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
84
performance 84
games 82
features 82
value 82
Nintendo Switch OLED
86
performance 86
games 84
features 84
value 82

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme versus Nintendo Switch OLED — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Nintendo Switch OLED
Release year
2023
2021

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

Nintendo Switch OLED

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

FAQ: ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme vs Nintendo Switch OLED

Which is better, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or Nintendo Switch OLED? +

Nintendo Switch OLED scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Nintendo Switch OLED worth the price? +

At $349, Nintendo Switch OLED delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.

Does ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or Nintendo Switch OLED 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 performance, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or Nintendo Switch OLED? +

Nintendo Switch OLED — leads on performance (86 vs 84). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for games, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or Nintendo Switch OLED? +

Nintendo Switch OLED — leads on games (84 vs 82). Compared on the games sub-score.