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Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma (Black) — Controller · 2022
Razer

Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma (Black)

Controller · 2022

82
/ 100
From $149
VS
ASUS ROG Ally X wins by 7
ASUS ROG Ally X — Z1 Extreme · 7″ 120Hz · 80Wh battery
ASUS

ASUS ROG Ally X

Z1 Extreme · 7″ 120Hz · 80Wh battery

89
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict

ASUS ROG Ally X takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma (Black) lands at 82 and ASUS ROG Ally X at 89. That puts ASUS ROG Ally X ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma (Black) if…

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

Pick ASUS ROG Ally X if…

  • 80 Wh battery — longest in handheld class
  • 24 GB LPDDR5X-7500
  • Genuine Windows compatibility
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

ASUS ROG Ally X

Compared on the performance sub-score

ASUS ROG Ally X leads on performance (92 vs 82).

Features

ASUS ROG Ally X

Compared on the features sub-score

ASUS ROG Ally X leads on features (90 vs 80).

Value for money

Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma (Black) more score per dollar ($149 vs $799).

Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma (Black) 82
vs
89 ASUS ROG Ally X

Score breakdown

Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma (Black)
82
performance 82
games 86
features 80
value 82
library 0
ASUS ROG Ally X
89
performance 92
games 0
features 90
value 88
library 92

Specs side-by-side

Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma (Black) versus ASUS ROG Ally X — full spec comparison
Spec Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma (Black) ASUS ROG Ally X
Type
Controller
Color
Black
Release year
2022
CPU
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
GPU
RDNA 3, 12 CUs
RAM
24 GB LPDDR5X-7500
Storage
1 TB M.2 2280
Display
7″ IPS, 120Hz, 1080p
Battery
80 Wh
Weight
678 g

Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma (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)

ASUS ROG Ally X

Pros
  • +80 Wh battery — longest in handheld class
  • +24 GB LPDDR5X-7500
  • +Genuine Windows compatibility
Cons
  • Windows handheld UX still rough
  • 678 g — heavier than Steam Deck OLED
  • No OLED option

FAQ: Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma (Black) vs ASUS ROG Ally X

Which is better, Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma (Black) or ASUS ROG Ally X? +

ASUS ROG Ally X scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma (Black) worth the price? +

At $149, Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in games.

Is ASUS ROG Ally X worth the price? +

At $799, ASUS ROG Ally X delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in performance.

Does Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma (Black) or ASUS ROG Ally X 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, Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma (Black) or ASUS ROG Ally X? +

ASUS ROG Ally X — leads on performance (92 vs 82). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for features, Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma (Black) or ASUS ROG Ally X? +

ASUS ROG Ally X — leads on features (90 vs 80). Compared on the features sub-score.