Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black)
Controller · 2022
ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
2023
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) lands at 88 and ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme at 84. That puts Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (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
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPerformance
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black)Compared on the performance sub-score
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) leads on performance (88 vs 84).
Games
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black)Compared on the games sub-score
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) leads on games (86 vs 82).
Features
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black)Compared on the features sub-score
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) leads on features (86 vs 82).
Value for money
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) more score per dollar ($139 vs $699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) | ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Controller | — |
| Color | Black | — |
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 |
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black)
- +Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- +Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- +Cross-platform compatibility
- −Battery replacement paid on some
- −Software dependency
- −Stick drift still possible (non-Hall)
ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
FAQ: Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) vs ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
Which is better, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) or ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme? +
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) worth the price? +
At $139, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (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 Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (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, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) or ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme? +
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) — leads on performance (88 vs 84). Compared on the performance sub-score.
Which is better for games, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) or ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme? +
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) — leads on games (86 vs 82). Compared on the games sub-score.