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Steam Deck LCD 256GB — 2022
Valve

Steam Deck LCD 256GB

2022

85
/ 100
From $399
VS
Steam Deck LCD 256GB wins by 1
ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — 2023
ASUS

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

2023

84
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

Steam Deck LCD 256GB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Steam Deck LCD 256GB lands at 85 and ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme at 84. That puts Steam Deck LCD 256GB ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Steam Deck LCD 256GB 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

Tie

Compared on the performance sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Games

Tie

Compared on the games sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Steam Deck LCD 256GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Steam Deck LCD 256GB more score per dollar ($399 vs $699).

Steam Deck LCD 256GB 85
vs
84 ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

Score breakdown

Steam Deck LCD 256GB
85
performance 85
games 83
features 83
value 82
ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
84
performance 84
games 82
features 82
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Steam Deck LCD 256GB versus ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — full spec comparison
Spec Steam Deck LCD 256GB ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
Release year
2022
2023

Steam Deck LCD 256GB

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: Steam Deck LCD 256GB vs ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

Which is better, Steam Deck LCD 256GB or ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme? +

Steam Deck LCD 256GB scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Steam Deck LCD 256GB worth the price? +

At $399, Steam Deck LCD 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — 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 Steam Deck LCD 256GB 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 the better value, Steam Deck LCD 256GB or ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme? +

Steam Deck LCD 256GB — more score per dollar ($399 vs $699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.