Between the ROG Ally Z1 and PlayStation 5 Pro, the ROG Ally Z1 comes out ahead in several specs, while the PlayStation 5 Pro wins on storage and vr support. Overall, the ROG Ally Z1 scores 60.7 and the PlayStation 5 Pro scores 73.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The PlayStation 5 Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 13.0 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 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 Pro if you care most about storage and vr support. Its strongest claims are storage, vr support, max resolution.
Both ship with comparable ram, max refresh, ray tracing, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the PlayStation 5 Pro is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro wins
- ▲Storage — 300.00% more. 2048 GB vs 512 GB.
- ▲Has VR support.
- ▲Max resolution: 8K (vs 1080p).
Spec comparison
Performance
Storage
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 | Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 512 GB | 2048 GBlead |
| Storage typeⓘ | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Expandable storage | true | true |
Design & I/O
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 | Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Disc drive | false | false |
| HDMIⓘ | 0 | 2.1lead |
| USB ports | 1 | 4lead |
| Weight | 0.608 kglead | 3.1 kg |
| VR support | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Does ROG Ally Z1 or PlayStation 5 Pro have a disc drive?+
Neither has a disc drive.
Which has more storage, ROG Ally Z1 or PlayStation 5 Pro?+
PlayStation 5 Pro ships with 2048GB of NVMe SSD.
Which supports higher refresh rates, ROG Ally Z1 or PlayStation 5 Pro?+
PlayStation 5 Pro supports up to 120Hz vs 120Hz.
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