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ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — 2023
ASUS

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

2023

84
/ 100
From $699
VS
Sony DualSense Edge (Black) wins by 8
Sony DualSense Edge (Black) — Controller · 2023
Sony

Sony DualSense Edge (Black)

Controller · 2023

92
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme lands at 84 and Sony DualSense Edge (Black) at 92. That puts Sony DualSense Edge (Black) ahead by 8 points — a decisive 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 Edge (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 Edge (Black)

Compared on the performance sub-score

Sony DualSense Edge (Black) leads on performance (92 vs 84).

Features

Sony DualSense Edge (Black)

Compared on the features sub-score

Sony DualSense Edge (Black) leads on features (90 vs 82).

Games

Sony DualSense Edge (Black)

Compared on the games sub-score

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

Value for money

Sony DualSense Edge (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony DualSense Edge (Black) more score per dollar ($199 vs $699).

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

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
84
performance 84
games 82
features 82
value 82
Sony DualSense Edge (Black)
92
performance 92
games 86
features 90
value 82

Specs side-by-side

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

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

Sony DualSense Edge (Black) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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 Edge (Black) worth the price? +

At $199, Sony DualSense Edge (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in performance.

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

Sony DualSense Edge (Black) — leads on performance (92 vs 84). Compared on the performance sub-score.

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

Sony DualSense Edge (Black) — leads on features (90 vs 82). Compared on the features sub-score.