Between the ROG Ally Z1 and PlayStation 5 (Launch), the ROG Ally Z1 comes out ahead in several specs, while the PlayStation 5 (Launch) wins on storage and disc drive. Overall, the ROG Ally Z1 scores 60.7 and the PlayStation 5 (Launch) scores 63.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (60.7 vs 63.4). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
The ROG Ally Z1 doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the PlayStation 5 (Launch) if you care most about storage and disc drive. Its strongest claims are storage, disc drive, vr support, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, max refresh, ray tracing, 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 ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Sony - PlayStation 5 (Launch) wins
- ▲Storage — 61.13% more. 825 GB vs 512 GB.
- ▲Has Disc drive.
- ▲Has VR support.
- ▲Max resolution: 8K (vs 1080p).
Spec comparison
Performance
Storage
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 | Sony - PlayStation 5 (Launch) |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 512 GB | 825 GBlead |
| Storage typeⓘ | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Expandable storage | true | true |
Design & I/O
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 | Sony - PlayStation 5 (Launch) |
|---|---|---|
| Disc drive | false | truelead |
| HDMIⓘ | 0 | 2.1lead |
| USB ports | 1 | 4lead |
| Weight | 0.608 kglead | 4.5 kg |
| VR support | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Does ROG Ally Z1 or PlayStation 5 (Launch) have a disc drive?+
PlayStation 5 (Launch) has a disc drive; ROG Ally Z1 is digital-only.
Which has more storage, ROG Ally Z1 or PlayStation 5 (Launch)?+
PlayStation 5 (Launch) ships with 825GB of NVMe SSD.
Which supports higher refresh rates, ROG Ally Z1 or PlayStation 5 (Launch)?+
PlayStation 5 (Launch) supports up to 120Hz vs 120Hz.
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