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Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) — Controller · 2017
Nintendo

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White)

Controller · 2017

78
/ 100
From $79
VS
ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme wins by 6
ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — 2023
ASUS

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

2023

84
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) lands at 78 and ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme at 84. That puts ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) if…

  • ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
  • ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
  • ✓Cross-platform compatibility

Pick ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme 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

Games

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White)

Compared on the games sub-score

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) 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 78).

Features

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

Compared on the features sub-score

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme leads on features (82 vs 76).

Value for money

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) more score per dollar ($79 vs $699).

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) 78
vs
84 ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

Score breakdown

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White)
78
performance 78
games 86
features 76
value 82
ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
84
performance 84
games 82
features 82
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) versus ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — full spec comparison
Spec Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
Type
Controller
—
Color
White
—
Release year
2017
2023

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White)

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)

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

FAQ: Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) vs ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

Which is better, Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) or ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme? +

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) worth the price? +

At $79, Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in games.

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.

Does Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) or ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme 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, Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) or ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme? +

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) — leads on games (86 vs 82). Compared on the games sub-score.

Which is better for performance, Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) or ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme? +

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — leads on performance (84 vs 78). Compared on the performance sub-score.