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Nintendo Switch OLED — 2021
Nintendo

Nintendo Switch OLED

2021

86
/ 100
From $349
VS
Nintendo Switch OLED wins by 2
ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — 2023
ASUS

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

2023

84
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

Nintendo Switch OLED takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch OLED lands at 86 and ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme at 84. That puts Nintendo Switch OLED ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Nintendo Switch OLED 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

Nintendo Switch OLED

Compared on the performance sub-score

Nintendo Switch OLED leads on performance (86 vs 84).

Games

Nintendo Switch OLED

Compared on the games sub-score

Nintendo Switch OLED leads on games (84 vs 82).

Features

Nintendo Switch OLED

Compared on the features sub-score

Nintendo Switch OLED leads on features (84 vs 82).

Value for money

Nintendo Switch OLED

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Nintendo Switch OLED more score per dollar ($349 vs $699).

Nintendo Switch OLED 86
vs
84 ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

Score breakdown

Nintendo Switch OLED
86
performance 86
games 84
features 84
value 82
ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
84
performance 84
games 82
features 82
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Nintendo Switch OLED versus ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — full spec comparison
Spec Nintendo Switch OLED ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
Release year
2021
2023

Nintendo Switch OLED

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 OLED vs ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

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

Nintendo Switch OLED scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Nintendo Switch OLED worth the price? +

At $349, Nintendo Switch OLED delivers a Specdex score of 86 — 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 Nintendo Switch OLED 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 OLED or ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme? +

Nintendo Switch OLED — leads on performance (86 vs 84). Compared on the performance sub-score.

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

Nintendo Switch OLED — leads on games (84 vs 82). Compared on the games sub-score.