Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 | Lenovo - Legion Go |
|---|---|---|
| Max refresh | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Max resolution | 1080p | 1600p |
Between the ROG Ally Z1 and Legion Go, the ROG Ally Z1 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Legion Go wins on max refresh / max resolution. Overall, the ROG Ally Z1 scores 54.6 and the Legion Go scores 63.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Legion Go is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.7 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The ROG Ally Z1 does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Legion Go if you care most about max refresh / max resolution. Its strongest claims are max refresh, max resolution. The single most decisive one: Max refresh — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, ray tracing, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Legion Go is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 or Lenovo - Legion Go?
Lenovo - Legion Go leads the current Mars Score by 8.7 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare max refresh, max resolution against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 if…
ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Lenovo - Legion Go if…
Lenovo - Legion Go has the measurable edge on max refresh hz, max resolution.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Lenovo - Legion Go wins
- ▲Max refresh — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Max resolution: 1600p (vs 1080p).
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 | Lenovo - Legion Go |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
| GPU | AMD RDNA 3 (~4 TFLOPS) | AMD RDNA 3 (~8.6 TFLOPS) |
| RAMⓘ | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max resolution | 1080p | 1600plead |
| Max refreshⓘ | 120 Hz | 144 Hzlead |
| Ray tracing | true | true |
| VRRⓘ | true | true |
Storage
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 | Lenovo - Legion Go |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Expandable storageⓘ | true | true |
Design & I/O
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 | Lenovo - Legion Go |
|---|---|---|
| Disc drive | false | false |
| HDMIⓘ | 0 | 0 |
| USB ports | 1 | 2lead |
| Weight | 0.608 kglead | 0.854 kg |
| VR support | false | false |
Frequently asked
Does ROG Ally Z1 or Legion Go have a disc drive?+
Neither has a disc drive.
Which supports higher refresh rates, ROG Ally Z1 or Legion Go?+
Legion Go supports up to 144Hz vs 120Hz.