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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 2
Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) — Controller · 2020
Microsoft

Xbox Wireless Controller (Black)

Controller · 2020

82
/ 100
From $59
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 Wireless Controller (Black) at 82. That puts ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme ahead by 2 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 Wireless Controller (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

Games

Xbox Wireless Controller (Black)

Compared on the games sub-score

Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) leads on games (86 vs 82).

Performance

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

Compared on the performance sub-score

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme leads on performance (84 vs 82).

Features

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

Compared on the features sub-score

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme leads on features (82 vs 80).

Value for money

Xbox Wireless Controller (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) more score per dollar ($59 vs $699).

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme 84
vs
82 Xbox Wireless Controller (Black)

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
84
performance 84
games 82
features 82
value 82
Xbox Wireless Controller (Black)
82
performance 82
games 86
features 80
value 82

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme versus Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Xbox Wireless Controller (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

Xbox Wireless Controller (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 Xbox Wireless Controller (Black)

Which is better, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or Xbox Wireless Controller (Black)? +

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Wireless Controller (Black) worth the price? +

At $59, Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in games.

Does ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or Xbox Wireless Controller (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 games, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or Xbox Wireless Controller (Black)? +

Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) — leads on games (86 vs 82). Compared on the games sub-score.

Which is better for performance, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or Xbox Wireless Controller (Black)? +

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — leads on performance (84 vs 82). Compared on the performance sub-score.