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ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — 2023
ASUS

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

2023

84
/ 100
From $699
VS
Steam Deck LCD 256GB wins by 1
Steam Deck LCD 256GB — 2022
Valve

Steam Deck LCD 256GB

2022

85
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

Steam Deck LCD 256GB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme lands at 84 and Steam Deck LCD 256GB at 85. That puts Steam Deck LCD 256GB 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 Steam Deck LCD 256GB 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

Steam Deck LCD 256GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Steam Deck LCD 256GB more score per dollar ($399 vs $699).

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme 84
vs
85 Steam Deck LCD 256GB

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
84
performance 84
games 82
features 82
value 82
Steam Deck LCD 256GB
85
performance 85
games 83
features 83
value 82

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme versus Steam Deck LCD 256GB — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Steam Deck LCD 256GB
Release year
2023
2022

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

Steam Deck LCD 256GB

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 Steam Deck LCD 256GB

Which is better, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or Steam Deck LCD 256GB? +

Steam Deck LCD 256GB 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 Steam Deck LCD 256GB worth the price? +

At $399, Steam Deck LCD 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in performance.

Does ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or Steam Deck LCD 256GB 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 Steam Deck LCD 256GB? +

Steam Deck LCD 256GB — more score per dollar ($399 vs $699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.