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ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — 2023
ASUS

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

2023

84
/ 100
From $699
VS
ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme wins by 4
Xbox Series S 1TB — 2023
Microsoft

Xbox Series S 1TB

2023

80
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme lands at 84 and Xbox Series S 1TB at 80. That puts ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme 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 Xbox Series S 1TB 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

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

Compared on the performance sub-score

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme leads on performance (84 vs 80).

Games

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

Compared on the games sub-score

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme leads on games (82 vs 78).

Features

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

Compared on the features sub-score

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme leads on features (82 vs 78).

Value for money

Xbox Series S 1TB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Xbox Series S 1TB more score per dollar ($349 vs $699).

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme 84
vs
80 Xbox Series S 1TB

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
84
performance 84
games 82
features 82
value 82
Xbox Series S 1TB
80
performance 80
games 78
features 78
value 82

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme versus Xbox Series S 1TB — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Xbox Series S 1TB
Release year
2023
2023

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

Xbox Series S 1TB

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 Xbox Series S 1TB

Which is better, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or Xbox Series S 1TB? +

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme scores 84 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 Xbox Series S 1TB worth the price? +

At $349, Xbox Series S 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in value.

Does ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or Xbox Series S 1TB 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 Xbox Series S 1TB? +

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — leads on performance (84 vs 80). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for games, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or Xbox Series S 1TB? +

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — leads on games (82 vs 78). Compared on the games sub-score.