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 and max resolution. Overall, the ROG Ally Z1 scores 60.7 and the Legion Go scores 63.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (60.7 vs 63.1). 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 Legion Go if you care most about max refresh and max resolution. Its strongest claims are max refresh, max resolution.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, 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 Lenovo - Legion Go wins
- ▲Max refresh — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Max resolution: 1600p (vs 1080p).
Spec comparison
Performance
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.
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