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Sony DualSense (Black) — Controller · 2020
Sony

Sony DualSense (Black)

Controller · 2020

88
/ 100
From $69
VS
Sony DualSense (Black) wins by 4
ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — 2023
ASUS

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

2023

84
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

Sony DualSense (Black) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sony DualSense (Black) lands at 88 and ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme at 84. That puts Sony DualSense (Black) ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sony DualSense (Black) 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

Sony DualSense (Black)

Compared on the performance sub-score

Sony DualSense (Black) leads on performance (88 vs 84).

Games

Sony DualSense (Black)

Compared on the games sub-score

Sony DualSense (Black) leads on games (86 vs 82).

Features

Sony DualSense (Black)

Compared on the features sub-score

Sony DualSense (Black) leads on features (86 vs 82).

Value for money

Sony DualSense (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony DualSense (Black) more score per dollar ($69 vs $699).

Sony DualSense (Black) 88
vs
84 ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

Score breakdown

Sony DualSense (Black)
88
performance 88
games 86
features 86
value 82
ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
84
performance 84
games 82
features 82
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Sony DualSense (Black) versus ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — full spec comparison
Spec Sony DualSense (Black) ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
Type
Controller
—
Color
Black
—
Release year
2020
2023

Sony DualSense (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 Z1 Extreme

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

FAQ: Sony DualSense (Black) vs ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

Which is better, Sony DualSense (Black) or ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme? +

Sony DualSense (Black) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sony DualSense (Black) worth the price? +

At $69, Sony DualSense (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — 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 Sony DualSense (Black) 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, Sony DualSense (Black) or ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme? +

Sony DualSense (Black) — leads on performance (88 vs 84). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for games, Sony DualSense (Black) or ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme? +

Sony DualSense (Black) — leads on games (86 vs 82). Compared on the games sub-score.