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Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) — Controller · 2017
Nintendo

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)

Controller · 2017

86
/ 100
From $69
VS
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) wins by 2
ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — 2023
ASUS

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

2023

84
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) lands at 86 and ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme at 84. That puts Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (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

Performance

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)

Compared on the performance sub-score

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) leads on performance (86 vs 84).

Games

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)

Compared on the games sub-score

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) leads on games (86 vs 82).

Features

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)

Compared on the features sub-score

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) leads on features (84 vs 82).

Value for money

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) more score per dollar ($69 vs $699).

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) 86
vs
84 ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

Score breakdown

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)
86
performance 86
games 86
features 84
value 82
ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
84
performance 84
games 82
features 82
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) versus ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — full spec comparison
Spec Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
Type
Controller
—
Color
White
—
Release year
2017
2023

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (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 Switch Pro Controller (White) vs ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

Which is better, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) or ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme? +

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) worth the price? +

At $69, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.

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 Switch Pro Controller (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 performance, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) or ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme? +

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) — leads on performance (86 vs 84). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for games, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) or ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme? +

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) — leads on games (86 vs 82). Compared on the games sub-score.