ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
2023
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black)
Controller · 2019
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme lands at 84 and Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black) at 90. That puts Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black) ahead by 6 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 Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme | Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2019 |
| Type | — | Controller |
| Color | — | Black |
ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black)
- +Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- +Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- +Cross-platform compatibility
- −Battery replacement paid on some
- −Software dependency
- −Stick drift still possible (non-Hall)
FAQ: ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme vs Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black)
Which is better, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black)? +
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black) scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black) worth the price? +
At $179, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in performance.
Does ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (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.