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ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — 2023
ASUS

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

2023

84
/ 100
From $699
VS
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) wins by 2
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) — Controller · 2017
Nintendo

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)

Controller · 2017

86
/ 100
From $69
Specdex verdict

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme lands at 84 and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) at 86. That puts Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) 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 Pro Controller (White) 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

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)

Compared on the performance sub-score

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) leads on performance (86 vs 84).

Games

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)

Compared on the games sub-score

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) leads on games (86 vs 82).

Features

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)

Compared on the features sub-score

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) leads on features (84 vs 82).

Value for money

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) more score per dollar ($69 vs $699).

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme 84
vs
86 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
84
performance 84
games 82
features 82
value 82
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)
86
performance 86
games 86
features 84
value 82

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme versus Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)
Release year
2023
2017
Type
—
Controller
Color
—
White

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 Pro Controller (White)

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 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)

Which is better, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)? +

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) 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 Pro Controller (White) worth the price? +

At $69, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.

Does ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) 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 Pro Controller (White)? +

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) — 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 Pro Controller (White)? +

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) — leads on games (86 vs 82). Compared on the games sub-score.