Between the Legion Go S and ROG Ally Z1 Extreme, the Legion Go S comes out ahead in storage, while the ROG Ally Z1 Extreme wins on several specs. Overall, the Legion Go S scores 65.1 and the ROG Ally Z1 Extreme scores 60.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Legion Go S edges ahead on the Mars Score (65.1 vs 60.7), but the 4.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Legion Go S if you care most about storage. The biggest gaps in its favor are storage.
The ROG Ally Z1 Extreme similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable ram, max resolution, max refresh, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Lenovo - Legion Go S wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 1024 GB vs 512 GB.
Why ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 Extreme wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Performance
Storage
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Go S | ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GBlead | 512 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Expandable storage | true | true |
Design & I/O
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Go S | ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| Disc drive | false | false |
| HDMIⓘ | 0 | 0 |
| USB ports | 2lead | 1 |
| Weight | 0.640 kg | 0.608 kglead |
| VR support | false | false |
Frequently asked
Does Legion Go S or ROG Ally Z1 Extreme have a disc drive?+
Neither has a disc drive.
Which has more storage, Legion Go S or ROG Ally Z1 Extreme?+
Legion Go S ships with 1024GB of NVMe SSD.
Which supports higher refresh rates, Legion Go S or ROG Ally Z1 Extreme?+
ROG Ally Z1 Extreme supports up to 120Hz vs 120Hz.
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