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ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — 2023
ASUS

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

2023

84
/ 100
From $699
VS
Sony DualSense (Black) wins by 4
Sony DualSense (Black) — Controller · 2020
Sony

Sony DualSense (Black)

Controller · 2020

88
/ 100
From $69
Specdex verdict

Sony DualSense (Black) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme lands at 84 and Sony DualSense (Black) at 88. That puts Sony DualSense (Black) ahead by 4 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 Sony DualSense (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

Performance

Sony DualSense (Black)

Compared on the performance sub-score

Sony DualSense (Black) leads on performance (88 vs 84).

Games

Sony DualSense (Black)

Compared on the games sub-score

Sony DualSense (Black) leads on games (86 vs 82).

Features

Sony DualSense (Black)

Compared on the features sub-score

Sony DualSense (Black) leads on features (86 vs 82).

Value for money

Sony DualSense (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony DualSense (Black) more score per dollar ($69 vs $699).

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme 84
vs
88 Sony DualSense (Black)

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
84
performance 84
games 82
features 82
value 82
Sony DualSense (Black)
88
performance 88
games 86
features 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme versus Sony DualSense (Black) — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Sony DualSense (Black)
Release year
2023
2020
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

Sony DualSense (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 Sony DualSense (Black)

Which is better, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or Sony DualSense (Black)? +

Sony DualSense (Black) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Sony DualSense (Black) worth the price? +

At $69, Sony DualSense (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.

Does ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or Sony DualSense (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 performance, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or Sony DualSense (Black)? +

Sony DualSense (Black) — leads on performance (88 vs 84). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for games, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or Sony DualSense (Black)? +

Sony DualSense (Black) — leads on games (86 vs 82). Compared on the games sub-score.