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Nintendo Switch — 2017
Nintendo

Nintendo Switch

2017

78
/ 100
From $299
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 Switch 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 Switch if…

  • ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Store ecosystem
  • ✓Cross-gen 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

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

Compared on the performance sub-score

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme leads on performance (84 vs 78).

Games

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

Compared on the games sub-score

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

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 Switch

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Nintendo Switch more score per dollar ($299 vs $699).

Nintendo Switch 78
vs
84 ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

Score breakdown

Nintendo Switch
78
performance 78
games 76
features 76
value 82
ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
84
performance 84
games 82
features 82
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Nintendo Switch versus ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — full spec comparison
Spec Nintendo Switch ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
Release year
2017
2023

Nintendo Switch

Pros
  • +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • +Store ecosystem
  • +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
  • −Storage expansion pricey
  • −Dashboard UX ages
  • −Subscription required for online

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 vs ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

Which is better, Nintendo Switch 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 Switch worth the price? +

At $299, Nintendo Switch delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in value.

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 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 or ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme? +

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

Which is better for games, Nintendo Switch or ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme? +

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — leads on games (82 vs 76). Compared on the games sub-score.