ASUS
ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
2023
84
/ 100
From $699
VS
Nintendo Switch OLED wins by 2
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
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
| 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.