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ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — 2023
ASUS

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

2023

84
/ 100
From $699
VS
PlayStation 5 Digital wins by 1
PlayStation 5 Digital — 2020
Sony

PlayStation 5 Digital

2020

85
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

PlayStation 5 Digital takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme lands at 84 and PlayStation 5 Digital at 85. That puts PlayStation 5 Digital 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 PlayStation 5 Digital 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

Tie

Compared on the performance sub-score

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

Games

Tie

Compared on the games 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

PlayStation 5 Digital

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

PlayStation 5 Digital more score per dollar ($399 vs $699).

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme 84
vs
85 PlayStation 5 Digital

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
84
performance 84
games 82
features 82
value 82
PlayStation 5 Digital
85
performance 85
games 83
features 83
value 82

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme versus PlayStation 5 Digital — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme PlayStation 5 Digital
Release year
2023
2020

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

PlayStation 5 Digital

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 PlayStation 5 Digital

Which is better, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or PlayStation 5 Digital? +

PlayStation 5 Digital scores 85 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 PlayStation 5 Digital worth the price? +

At $399, PlayStation 5 Digital delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in performance.

Does ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or PlayStation 5 Digital 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 Z1 Extreme or PlayStation 5 Digital? +

PlayStation 5 Digital — more score per dollar ($399 vs $699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.