Between the Legion Go and PlayStation 5 Pro, the Legion Go comes out ahead in max refresh, while the PlayStation 5 Pro wins on storage and vr support. Overall, the Legion Go scores 63.1 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 10.6 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.
Pick the Legion Go if you care most about max refresh. The biggest gaps in its favor are max refresh.
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, ray tracing, disc drive, 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 Lenovo - Legion Go wins
- ▲Max refresh — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
Why Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro wins
- ▲Storage — 300.00% more. 2048 GB vs 512 GB.
- ▲Has VR support.
- ▲Max resolution: 8K (vs 1600p).
Spec comparison
Performance
Storage
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Go | Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 512 GB | 2048 GBlead |
| Storage typeⓘ | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Expandable storage | true | true |
Design & I/O
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Go | Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Disc drive | false | false |
| HDMIⓘ | 0 | 2.1lead |
| USB ports | 2 | 4lead |
| Weight | 0.854 kglead | 3.1 kg |
| VR support | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Does Legion Go or PlayStation 5 Pro have a disc drive?+
Neither has a disc drive.
Which has more storage, Legion Go or PlayStation 5 Pro?+
PlayStation 5 Pro ships with 2048GB of NVMe SSD.
Which supports higher refresh rates, Legion Go or PlayStation 5 Pro?+
Legion Go supports up to 144Hz vs 120Hz.
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